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There, Their, They’re

There, their, and they’re are homophones. Homophones are words that sound the same, but the meanings differ. While they ...

Idioms & Phrasal Verbs in English Business Writing [Common Mistakes]

Strong English business writing is much the same as strong business writing in other languages. Key elements include reader ...

Everyday vs. Every Day

Everyday is an adjective to describe a noun that is common, routine, or typical. Every day is an adverb that describes a ...

Two Days’ Time or Two Days Time? (Inanimate Possessives)

A wise client business grammar question: Two Days' Time or Two Days Time? “There was always one grammatical mix up for me, ...

Fewer vs. Less [How to Use Correctly]

You might write that you want fewer mistakes and less inefficiency in your business writing or office. But, it would be ...

Me, Myself, and I - Business Grammar Rules Explained

Me, Myself, and I errors are one of the most common business grammar errors we see in business writing training sessions. ...

Who vs. Whom

Choosing between “who” and “whom” can be confusing for even experienced writers. This article will outline when to use who, ...

When and How to Use I.e. Versus E.g.

One of the most common questions we receive from clients is: "Are the abbreviations i.e. and e.g. interchangeable?"

Bear With Me or Bare With Me?

"Bear with me" is a phrase that essentially asks for patience and is often paired with a conjunction like "as" or "while" to ...

It's vs. Its - How to Correctly Use

Even the most experienced writers can confuse it’s and its. If you’ve made this common mistake, you’re not alone. Only one ...

That vs Which? [Difference explained]

One of the trickier grammar rules in the English language is the difference between the words that and which. Both serve a ...

How to Use a Comma Correctly with an Appositive

An appositive is a word or phrase that refers to the same thing as another noun in the same sentence. It is placed beside ...

How to Use a Hyphen Correctly: Rules and Examples

Hyphens may be small, but their impact on business writing is big. Used incorrectly, they can confuse readers, distort ...

7 Capitalization Rules for Professional Business Writing

In business English writing, it's important to capitalize words correctly for professionalism. But when should you use ...

Is a Name Suffix Included in a Salutation?

Reader Question about Name Suffixes What would be the proper business email or business letter salutation for someone with a ...