Business Communication Today, 15th Ed.
Chapter 7. Digital Media
"Dealing with frustrated and angry employees is a part of a small-business owner's responsibilities.
According to John Brandon (photo, left), "One minute can make the difference between your getting fired, infuriating an investor, ticking off every employee in your company, or breaking up a relationship and your impressing a client or business partner and avoiding looking foolish (or worse).
"A single word can be the difference between success and failure of email marketing campaigns.
Lynn Gaertner-Johnston warns, "Forwarded emails can threaten professional relationships and reputations.
"These days we have replaced memos with rampant emails.
"Based on my experience working online, I find that many people do not have a good grasp on how to convey their business communication.
Lynn Gaertner-Johnston (photo, left) explains how to handle a disappointing or frustrating email.
"Start by writing short, declarative sentences.
"With all the communication tools at our fingertips today, you think it would be easy to get your point across.
"Subject lines are EVERYTHING, and they simply MUST include a benefit to the reader.
"I know, I know, your manager can be the worst.
"A breakdown of when to email, when to pick up the phone and how to manage your inbox.
Staples presents 7 reasons why you should be using email in your marketing.
"In his fourth book, "American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures in North America," award-winning author Colin Woodard [photo, left] identifies 11 distinct cultures that have historically divided the US.
"Email etiquette is tricky.
"We complain about the digitalization of communication, yet it seems like this is the future.
"Copying someone on an email can be helpful or work against you.
Helen Coster (photo, left) presents "10 Tips for Better Business Writing.
Ian Cleary (photo, left) presents his 19 tips.
According to Travis Bradberry (photo, left), "Email strips a conversation bare.
"Twitter is one of the best platforms for creating and growing your personal/professional learning network (PLN).
Aja Frost and TheMuse.
"New research by Dr.
Jessica Stillman (photo, left) presents a solution for the "massively overstuffed inbox" courtesy of Brad Feld.