Business Writing

Business Writing Etiquette Using Slack Chat

Just like any other chatting messages, Slack is a great way you can connect to your colleagues faster and with the least hassle, compared to other messaging platforms like email. However, just because it serves a similar purpose to WhatsApp or Snapchat, doesn’t mean you should treat it just the... Read more →

6 Online Tools For Editing Business Writing

In today’s world of constant emails and messaging, an occasional typo or error here and there is no big deal—except when it comes to business writing. Business writing is unique — it focuses on professionalism. These mistakes can make the difference between long-term client relationships and someone not taking you... Read more →

Ultimate Guide For Cold Emailing a Company

A cold email is an email you send someone, usually a marketing prospect, with whom you have no prior contact. It is akin to a cold phone call, except it is less obtrusive. It is also markedly different from spam emails, which are unsolicited emails sent to multiple recipients at... Read more →

Cover Letter Tips For First Time Job Applicants

It’s no secret: writing a good cover letter is a challenge, especially if it’s your first time. The secret? Stop obsessing! Your cover letter should be no more than a concise introduction of who you are, what you can do, and, most importantly, why you are the best fit for... Read more →

12 Techniques When Writing A Business Plan

A business plan is like a road map for your business. This very important document will pretty much make bankers or investors choose to go with you and your business or run for the hills. Writing a business plan will take time and will not be super easy, but with... Read more →

Best Practices For Business Related Emails

Email marketing is a crucial part of any successful digital marketing campaign. After all, who doesn’t use email? Nowadays, it propels not just customer conversions but also retention. Not to mention it’s your direct route to your audience. But just because it’s easy to send an email doesn’t mean you’ll... Read more →

Goodbye, Readers! It's Been Great to Write for You

I have been writing this blog for nearly 15 years, and I have decided to move on. Although I am not sure whether this is my final post (that will depend on when a blog sale goes through), I wanted to be sure to say goodbye while I have the... Read more →

12 Tips on Writing to Get the Job

Cover letters, resumes, proposals, online job applications—these are some of the most significant pieces you will write. They must engage readers and communicate persuasively, especially for competitive positions. Even if you are modest and shy, these pieces must sell you. Here are 12 tips to apply in high-stakes situations. 1.... Read more →

Three Quick Error Quests for You

How good are you at finding errors? The three short error quests below will test your proofreading skills and your knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and structure. Each quest contains just one error—no more, no less. Can you find it? You may be surprised at the solutions. Good luck! Error Quest... Read more →

Tips on Fresh Writing for Elizabeth Warren--and You

This is a blog about business writing—not politics. But Elizabeth Warren’s recent fall in poll numbers and weak results in primaries are directly tied to the message she is communicating. And that IS a writing issue. Senator Warren doesn’t need to change her ideas and well-planned programs. She needs to... Read more →