This week I've had more than a handful of folks e-mail me with dilemmas that had to do with interpreting what someone "meant" in a business e-mail they received. When the verbiage they were upset about was provided to me, in most cases I didn't have the same take or reaction. In regard to one particular e-mail, I had proportionally the opposite … [Read more...]
Business Text Messaging Etiquette
August 25, 2010 By 2 Comments
Many of the concepts that apply to email apply to text messaging regardless of platform (Desktop, Laptop, PDA, Blackberry, iPhone, Pocket PC) and visa-versa. The key is courtesy and clarity in your communications. You need to use Instant Messaging (IM) or Text Messaging properly with consideration for the person on the other side. First and foremost, … [Read more...]
How to Send a Business for Sale E-mail Notice
August 18, 2010 By 2 Comments
A site visitor was curious and pondered:My business partner and I are selling our small company. We have a group of companies in our industry who we'd like to e-mail, announcing we are for sale. Our sell sheet is finished, but we're not sure what to write in the actual e-mail message (cover letter). Obviously we want to keep it short - but how should … [Read more...]
Spend Time on Business E-mail to Save Time
August 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Not having enough time is becoming a business mantra. No one has time to do everything they claim they want or need, while using the "lack of time" excuse to not do things they know they should. If you think about it, it is just a matter of prioritizing and choosing what you feel you have time for -- or not. With your Business E-mail activities, … [Read more...]
In Business E-mails Does Size Matter?
August 10, 2010 By 4 Comments
Does font size in business e-mail matter? What if you receive an e-mail where the font is much larger than normal? Or only certain words or phrases are larger? You've seen me type it before and I'll do it again -- if you wouldn't do it on business letterhead, don't do it in business e-mail! Any text larger than the rest of the e-mail text … [Read more...]
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