Simply Stated Business Blog
Tips and ideas for better business communication
5 Steps to Better Instructions
Marcus clicked on the instructions to his new Wordpress theme. He couldn't wait to get started. His mood rapidly changed. As he followed along, Marcus hit spots that the...
The Tagline Trick to Better Business Communication
Can you name the company behind each tagline shown below? Think Different Just Do It Don’t Live Life Without It The Ultimate Driving Machine The Happiest Place on Earth How...
Teaching an Old Site New Tricks
Simply Stated Business is an old site by some standards. Not anywhere near Old Lady status (like its owner). But older than I imagined it would become when I started. So,...
The Specific Secret to Better Business Communication
What picture do you see in your mind when you read the following? Marcus ran into Tim in the hallway. Did you think Marcus owed Tim an apology because he bumped into Tim? Or...
5 Negative Feedback Situations and How to Respond
Do you silently seethe when you receive negative feedback? Or do fiery words erupt and spew all over the nasty instigator? One fallout of our online world is instant...
Removing the Duh From Business Writing
How often do you read a sentence and think – well, duh? Or perhaps it’s a heading or post on a social media platform. Not exactly the reaction the writer wants. In business...