Global Communication Archives

What is a newsletter?

What is a newsletter? A newsletter is a bulletin that a society, business, or organization publishes periodically to send out information. It’s also a valuable tool used by companies to provide information to their ecosystem of customers, prospective customers, and subscribers. Newsletters enable you to… continue reading

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Biannually vs Biennially. Are These Words Different?

Biannually vs Biennially. These words aren’t technically homophones, yet they are similar. Due to their similar spellings, meanings, and pronunciations, many writers often mix them up. So, what do these words mean? And is it correct to use them interchangeably? What Is The Meaning Of “Biannual?” … continue reading

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Yours Faithfully, Should I Use It?

When finishing an email or snail-mail letter, the closing provides various opportunities. Should you use “Sincerely” or the two-word variant “Sincerely yours?” What about “Yours truly,” where does that feature? Maybe a simple “Thank you” will be sufficient or should you should express your “Warmest… continue reading

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Understanding Technical Writing

A good definition for “technical writing” is simplifying the complex. To accomplish this seemingly simple action, a writer must employ skills and techniques to communicate information from numerous fields of human endeavor. Technical writing can be considered a component of technical communication. Its primary intention… continue reading

Proper Abbreviation of “Quarter” in Business Communication

The word “quarter” is heard often in the busintess world where a year breaks down into four sections (quarters). Strategies across the entirety of the year are broken into quarters – first, second, third and fourth. A common question we receive from our readers is… continue reading

Copacetic – Definition and Use

Updated 23 November, 2021 – Copacetic, which is pronounced koh-puh-seh-tik, is an adjective. It means “okay,” “fine,” or “satisfactory.” In some cases, you might see the word copacetic spelled as copasetic or copesetic. It’s always nice to have plenty of words to express the idea that everything is… continue reading

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Is It Masters Degree or Master’s Degree?

Updated June 29, 2021 – Being a bachelor is not a requirement to receive a bachelor’s degree, but one does need to show mastery in order to obtain a master’s degree. In any case, you should be able to correctly spell the degree you have; spelling… continue reading

Contractions in Business Writing: Yes or No?

Contractions in business writing… to use or not to use… that is the question. The art of business writing challenges you to strike that perfect balance between sounding friendly and approachable while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Contractions can be a useful tool to help… continue reading

The Importance of Knowing Your Audience

Business communication comes in many forms and spans international borders, cultures, and demographics. Therefore, you must know precisely who your audience will be—their background, demographic traits, their knowledge of the subject already, and their expectations of your presentation. It can be easy to turn off… continue reading

To Cite or Not to Cite—Business Writing Tips

Everyone wants credit for a job well done. And in business writing and communication—from emails to company-wide internal memos to detailed reports—you want to receive due credit for your writing skills. But if you choose to “borrow” ideas, quotes, or data from another author, it’s… continue reading