Excellence in Business Communication, 10th Edition
Chapter 8. Writing Routine and Positive Messages
The Writer's Center at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, features an article on the topic of writing clean, concise sentences.
"We asked career, email, and marketing experts to offer their best tips for crafting the perfect email subject line.
"Asking for help is never easy, but in our careers, we all need it from time to time.
The willingness to take risks is a key habit; see what the other six are.
The willingness to take risks is a key habit; see what the other six are.
"A sales presentation should be short, simple and concise; your audience will retain a maximum of 3-4 posts per presentation, so take advantage to target your customer by taking about their needs to gain their trust.
"If you're trying to land a new job this year, a personal website could be your secret weapon," declares Jacquelyn Smith of BusinessInsider.
"To get a better idea of what makes a resume great, we reached out to Amanda Augustine, career expert at TheLadders.
"Do you know how you sound in emails?
According to Nancy Duarte, "Displaying data can be a tricky proposition, because different rules apply in different contexts.
Matt Rosoff makes the case at BusinessInsider.
"Take it easy.
"If you’re interested in keeping your audience engaged, engrossed, and enrapt (or at least awake), here are 7 PowerPoint tips that will help you grab and keep their attention," declares Monique Torres (photo, left) in an article at Act-On.
Kristin Piombino (photo, left) gives the facts and offers up an infographic.
Drew Hendricks (photo, left) writes, "As communication technologies become steadily more comprehensive and intuitive, companies looking to expand globally in 2014 will have fewer logistical problems reaching out to other nations.
"The ability to identify relevant trends and stay one step ahead of them is crucial for keeping brands fresh and vibrant.
According to Todd Wasserman (photo, left), "Facebook announced that it intends to crack down on "promotional content" from brands, citing feedback on Friday from users who complained about too much hucksterism in their News Feeds.
Tessa Wegert (photo, left), gives us "a look at a selection of brands that are embracing the new capabilities of Twitter and using the platform to its full marketing potential, along with tips for ways you as a marketer can do the same for your own business.
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"The year was 1978, and young besties Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield decided they wanted to start a company.
"Voice mail is dying, and the world’s largest soda maker just pounded another nail in its coffin," declares Jillian Bergman in a piece at HuffingtonPost.
"Since being plagued by anxiety is a sure way to sabotage your own success, we've put together a collection of research-backed tips for overcoming your fears.
"Talent, skill, education, experience -- all are important.
"Remember when your online life had nothing to do with your work life?