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6 Steps for Writing an SOP

Posted by Elisabeth O'Quinn, Nov 15, 2023

Step instructions or standard operating procedures are vital for consistent and safe operations -- but they are not always the easiest task to write! You also want to ensure directions are straightforward, so they're followed.

How To Write a User Manual

Posted by Kara Latz, Sep 19, 2023

Whether you are compiling a user manual (also known as instruction manuals) for a service or product, be it a system, tool, ...

Guide to Selecting Credible Sources for Business Writing

Posted by Mary Cullen, Jul 27, 2023

In a world inundated with information at our fingertips, the need for discernment and critical thinking in writing has ...

Why Critical Thinking in Writing Matters for Professionals

Posted by Samantha Taylor, Jun 16, 2023

Critical thinking involves reflective and independent thinking. It utilizes reasoning skills to learn rather than relying on ...

How To Write a Technical Specifications Document

Posted by Kara Latz, May 16, 2023

This is your "how to" guide for writing a technical specification document. The document is intended to help engineers, ...

Tips on using ChatGPT for Business Writing [With Examples]

Posted by Mary Cullen, Apr 24, 2023

AI output is only as good as the questions (and follow-up questions) that are inputted. Crafting clear and specific prompts ...

How to Write a Statement of Work

Posted by Kara Latz, Mar 30, 2023

It doesn’t matter whether you are in the tech realm or another industry, a statement of work, commonly referred to as an ...

40 Top Business English Idioms (and those you should avoid)

Posted by Elisabeth O'Quinn, Mar 28, 2023

Business English Idioms, like all idioms, can be tricky to understand and use correctly. Before looking at Business English ...

Business Writing Style: Avoid Silly Verbs Morphed from Useful Nouns

Posted by Mary Cullen, Mar 23, 2023

Don't make the business writing error of taking a useful noun, such as mainstream, or action, and morphing it into a ...

12 Business English Vocabulary Words and Phrases to Know

Posted by Katie Almeida Spencer, Mar 20, 2023

Business English relies on clear, direct, and simple language to effectively and efficiently communicate complex and ...

ChatGPT Risks in Business Writing

Posted by Mary Cullen, Feb 27, 2023

ChatGPT is a natural language processing tool driven by AI technology. The language model can answer questions, write code, ...

How to Improve Your Business English Writing Skills

Posted by Elisabeth O'Quinn, Feb 13, 2023

The advice to improve your business English writing skills is no different for a native speaker versus a non-native. But the ...

How to Write an Operations Manual [+ Template]

Posted by Elisabeth O'Quinn, Dec 07, 2022

You've been tasked with writing an operations manual for your organization. An operations manual ensures that work tasks, ...

How to Improve Your Procedure Writing

Posted by Elisabeth O'Quinn, Nov 29, 2022

Procedures are necessary documents to ensure that policies are followed and that organizational tasks run smoothly. As a ...

19 Common Business English Abbreviations to Know

Posted by Katie Almeida Spencer, Nov 09, 2022

There are SO MANY business English abbreviations, or acronyms, out there. No one can know them all, and I’ve often had to ...

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