Business Writing Info Blog

Remote work is rising in popularity, but it has suddenly become the global default due to COVID-19. Many workers in the United States and around the world are finding themselves working remotely for the first time. Working from home has many benefits (including stopping a pandemic!), with 77% of remote workers stating that they’re more productive. Distributed teams come with a different set of working conditions and one very big, very important challenge: communication.

If you’ve confused affect and effect before, you’re not alone. This word pair is one of the most common errors in business writing. Through this article, you will understand when which word is appropriate, learn a simple trick to remember the difference, and be able to navigate their proper use and exceptions.

Writing a compelling subject line for a thank you email after an interview is an opportunity for you to shine, if it’s well written. It is is your opportunity to frame the unique value you bring to the company where you want to work.

January is often the month that performance metrics are determined for the year. There are two sides to writing a performance evaluation:

1. Presenting your information for evaluation - the work of the employee
2. Evaluating performance - the work of the manager

We recently received this comment from a course participant:

“I have noticed a new trend of people using only the subject line to communicate a question and maybe I am old school, but I am not a fan.”

An ellipsis (ellipses is the plural) is the … you see all over social media. It has its place for sure, but it’s also wildly overused and, quite frankly, abused.

Here is a list of the top searched words in a thesaurus in the United States. Each item has the average number of searches a month and a few of the top synonyms for each.

Aim for precision in your business writing. A more specific version of an overused word often clarifies meaning and tone.

Because every business person needs to write well at work, there are hundreds of books specifically about business writing. I have a bookshelf and Kindle full of them because I read everything I can on this subject.

Looking for help with your next proposal?

Preparing a proposal is an important but often daunting task. From preparation, to design, to review, there are many stages to achieve a winning bid.

Earning more business starts most often with an effective proposal. Preparing a winning proposal means writing for the client and providing a clear, valuable solution to their problem.