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Tips and ideas for better business communication
Yes That Business Writer in the Mirror is You
You hear it all the time. I'm not a writer. Few entrepreneurs would think of themselves as a business writer. But let's test that theory. Answer these 5 questions. Do you...
How Quotes Coax Better Business Writing
Have you ever noticed how some people are walking sound bites, full of memorable quotes? Mark Twain comes to mind. If you follow this blog, you probably noticed various...
How to Lure Execs and Geeks in One Communication
Are there two more different humans than execs and geeks? The executives want just the highlights. Subject matter experts (a.k.a. geeks) need more details. So, how do you...
3 Simple Writing Tricks to Target the C-Suite
Ah, the C-Suite. The elusive target of so many marketing campaigns. Whether it's Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) or some other C-title, grabbing their attention is rarely...
How You Kick Passive Voice Booty
Does a bit of passive voice feel like a welcome change from our volatile world? If we could stop shouting long enough to listen, maybe we could learn something. But too much...
Customer Service Surprises Produce Magic
Have you become so accustomed to bad service that good experiences are customer service surprises? How can you avoid a negative view of your own customer service? One way is...