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Using Your Writing To Attract Companies

Are you a freelancer who wants clients out there to know about what you have to offer? Despite your hard work to promote yourself, you still may be struggling to capture potential customers’ attention. Attracting the companies you need with your writing is not rocket science, but… continue reading

The Importance of Planning a Business Document

Writing is the fun part. Editing is the hard part. Know what the first part is? Planning! What you do before you write is just as important as what you write. Planning a business document and using an outline are valuable tools you should reach… continue reading

Active Voice vs. Passive Voice in Business Writing

People love to tell others what to do with their voice: “Lower your voice,” or “Save your voice.” And one suggestion that causes a lot of confusion is: “When faced with active voice vs. passive voice in your writing, use your active voice when possible.”… continue reading

Facts vs. Opinions—Why You Should Avoid Opinions in Business Writing

Ever notice how some people start a sentence with “The fact is … ” or “I know for a fact … ” but it quickly becomes evident that they are merely offering their opinion? They may speak with passion and conviction, but it’s obvious that… continue reading

When and How to Use Jargon

The business world is inundated with jargon—and its effects can range from merely annoying to completely obscuring the meaning of something. Some people rely too heavily on jargon in their writing. And because it’s easy to use—trendy catchphrases you’ve picked up from others—you may find… continue reading

How to Politely Substitute and In Person Meeting with a Conference Call

How To Politely Substitute an In-Person Meeting With A Conference Call

It’s no secret — some of the best deals and decisions are made across the conference room table. But is it possible to switch to a conference call without interrupting your workflow or negotiations? Having face-to-face meetings is, unquestionably, one of the most effective ways to… continue reading

Winning Intro Sentences for Resume Cover Letters

You’ve perfected your resume and are ready to start sending it out. However, writing the cover letter is proving to be a bit challenging. You want to attract the attention of a potential employer immediately. And the cover letter is how you can make that… continue reading

Writing Secrets for Replying to an Angry Client

It’s a part of doing business—you get an unexpected email from an irate client, and they choose to take out their frustration on you. Yikes! And it’s only Monday morning. It stings a bit when you’re the recipient of such a rude email. Although you… continue reading

What Role Does Voice-to-Text Play in Business Writing?

Here’s an interesting little fact: We speak much faster than we can type. The average person can type about 40 words per minute. But we can speak 130 words per minute on average (and even more if we are nervous). This raises a valid question:… continue reading

Tips For Keeping Memos Short and To The Point

Memos are a fundamental form of communication in any office. Memos can be written as a quick note in hard copy or can be sent as a soft copy in a group email. A memo usually contains any essential information that you need to send… continue reading