by Cathy Miller | Mar 9, 2020
Do you hit a point when the clutter of paper on your desk drives you nuts? It’s an event that needs to happen more often for me. But, when it does, I am amazed at how a simple shuffle of paper makes me feel so much better. You can use a simple word shuffle to...
by Cathy Miller | Mar 3, 2020
Keep it simple. How many times have you heard that phrase (with or without the stupid part)? You probably embrace the concept. Unfortunately, the theory seems unclear to much of the business world. Especially when it comes to business communication. Why is simple so...
by Cathy Miller | Apr 9, 2018
Do your customers have certain business communication triggers that flip their switch? Words that inflame? Attitudes they hate? Distractions that unhinge? You hope your communication produces a positive response. But what if it doesn’t? Do you know what turned...
by Cathy Miller | Dec 4, 2017
Is your Inbox groaning with seasonal sales pitches? Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Sale – sale – sale. This time of year brings one last push for most businesses. While you’re wading through the offers or making a few of your own, think about the past year. Take...
by Cathy Miller | Sep 25, 2017
Don’t you love when a blog post or how-to article shares examples of key points? Anyone can slap up a bunch of rules. But, how do they work? It’s like trying on a new jacket. Does it fit? Is it your style? Good business writing examples tailor better business...
by Cathy Miller | Jul 26, 2017
I bet you know this. You heard or read it a million times. Slide presentations stuffed with bullet points and text bore the heck out of your audience. You may have been one of the bored audience members – multiple times. But how many of you, despite your experience,...
