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127 Top Business Jargon Examples [And How to Fix Them] for Better Business Writing

Posted by Mary Cullen, Jun 16, 2021

Skilled business writing rejects business jargon. Yet, industry-specific phrases and buzzwords are very commonly used. Even the best writers and business leaders can fall into the jargon trap if they’re not careful. Fortunately, by using the right perspective, you can ...

What is Business English? [A Simple Definition + Examples]

Posted by Katie Almeida Spencer, Jun 16, 2021

There’s much more to learning a second (or third or fourth!) language than just vocabulary and grammar because languages are ...

How to Become a Technical Writer: A Beginner’s Guide

Posted by Tom DuPuis, May 18, 2021

Technical writing is a highly valuable skill. It is crucial for anyone working in a tech-related business, for engineers and ...

How to Write a Performance Appraisal or Review

Posted by Mary Cullen, May 12, 2021

January is often the month that performance metrics are determined for the year. Whether writing an annual review or ...

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

Posted by Mary Cullen, May 09, 2021

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

Business Email and Business Letter Salutations [Updated 2025]

Posted by Mary Cullen, May 09, 2021

Dear Reader: Dear Reader, Hi Reader, Good afternoon, Reader: Hey Reader! Are you confused about shaping salutations in ...

Professional Mobile Signature For Business Email [Examples]

Posted by Mary Cullen, May 09, 2021

One of the major benefits of my executive business writing coaching work is hearing first hand what bothers executives about ...

Fewer vs. Less [How to Use Correctly]

Posted by Katie Almeida Spencer, May 05, 2021

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

How to Say No in Business Communication [Top Technique]

Posted by Mary Cullen, May 05, 2021

We often have to say no and deliver bad news in business writing. Striking the right tone can be tricky. We need to be firm ...

How to Improve Your Written Communication Skills

Posted by Mary Cullen, May 04, 2021

Writing is an everyday activity for many people. So, you’d think that written communication would come almost naturally. ...

Me, Myself, and I - Business Grammar Rules Explained

Posted by Mary Cullen, Apr 30, 2021

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

Who vs. Whom

Posted by Mary Cullen, Apr 29, 2021

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

How to Write a Business Apology Letter

Posted by Mary Cullen, Apr 03, 2021

Here is a classic P.G. Wodehouse quote that so illustrates this misplaced focus of posturing to forge relationships: “It is ...

What is Technical Writing?

Posted by Kara Latz, Apr 03, 2021

Are you looking to understand what technical writing is and how you can become more proficient?

Business Email Salutations to a Group

Posted by Mary Cullen, Apr 03, 2021

If the group you are writing a business email to is small enough — five or fewer — the very best salutation is to use ...

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