Is Unique Business Writing an Oxymoron?

Did you know July 13 is Oxymoron Day? Me either. When I originally wrote this post in 2010, I had no idea that the term had its own day. Then again, someone seems to create a day for just about everything. What is an oxymoron and how does it apply to business writing...

Would Incivility Trolls Trample Emily Post?

Few trolls would probably recognize the name Emily Post, nor would they care. But what about the rest of us? Do we retain a sliver of respect for the lessons learned from someone who became the definition of a civil society? It is easy to blame social media for the...

What Footprint Does Your Business Writing Leave Behind?

Have you thought about what footprint your business writing will leave behind? After all, the online version lasts forever. Earth Day is April 22. It focuses on the state of our planet and sustainability. In our annual honoring of Earth Day, this updated post thinks...

The No Excuses Quarterly Business Review

Have you done your first quarter business review? Or are you thinking – wait, what? The first quarter is over? Maybe if you ignore it, it will go away. So, this is your conscience speaking. Time to check in on your business or your personal business goals. Have I...

Simple Business Plan Prevents Painful Plops

Do you hate business plans? Not the start-up business plan, but the managing your business kind. As cliché as it is, a new year nags at small business owners to plot out a plan for the upcoming year (and beyond). Yet another P word – procrastination – pushes our...

An Ignorant Marketing Email in So Many Ways

How many marketing emails do you think you receive a day? 10? 30? More? When you consider both personal and business emails, the number can be staggering. Recently, I received a business marketing email that was a head-scratcher. Its headline was laughable and...

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