Business Writing Info Blog (9)

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

Posted by Mary Cullen, Apr 03, 2021

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

Posted by Mary Cullen, Mar 29, 2021

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

Posted by Mary Cullen, Mar 15, 2021

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

Posted by Mary Cullen, Mar 01, 2021

First impressions matter. To put your best foot forward, you need to make sure your proposal has a killer cover page. Title ...

Posted by Katie Almeida Spencer, Feb 17, 2021

Learning business English, like any language, is a process that involves dedication and many different strategies. You need ...

Posted by Mary Cullen, Feb 15, 2021

How to punctuate bullet lists can be tricky because various style guides contradict each other. Use a period after every ...

Posted by Mary Cullen, Feb 15, 2021

This article will help you write a thank you email after an interview that helps you get the job. After a lengthy search ...

Posted by Mary Cullen, Feb 13, 2021

The best style guide for your organization will depend on the type and application of your writing. In this post we share ...

Posted by Mary Cullen, Feb 04, 2021

Sadly, two past clients contacted me recently asking how to best phrase condolence emails to customers who have lost team ...

Posted by Mary Cullen, Jan 24, 2021

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

Posted by Mary Cullen, Jan 22, 2021

I'm excited to share these top 87 business writing tips with you. They were honed while I studied English Literature and ...

Posted by Mary Cullen, Dec 15, 2020

This year especially, I hope to give meaningful gifts to my family and other loved ones that make them happy. One benefit of ...

Posted by Mary Cullen, Dec 13, 2020

Because every business person needs to write well at work, there are hundreds of books specifically about business writing. ...

Posted by Mary Cullen, Nov 09, 2020

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

Posted by Mary Cullen, Oct 21, 2020

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