February 9, 2012

Business E-mail Forwarding Considerations

Things to consider when it comes to forwarding e-mails to business accounts on business time: Refrain from forwarding non-business related e-mails on business time using your business e-mail address.  Doing so reflects a lack of professionalism and consideration for your employer's resources and other's time. Same applies to using your … [Read more...]

In Business E-mails Keep Your Frustrations — and Emotions — in Check

All too often I see business onliners type things in e-mail in a way that without a doubt reflects their frustration or aggravation without thought or consideration of the consequences.  They display a tone that I know they wouldn't use on the phone or in person.  It is so easy to just type out cryptic thoughts and sentences when we feel we are … [Read more...]

3 Rules for Posting Your Business Links

Part and parcel of online marketing is getting your business links "out there." But just as with anything, there is a right way and a wrong way. In my earlier post Blog Comment Etiquette, I discuss the proper way of participating on Blogs and posting comments. Remember, online is all about participation; proper participation. For forums and … [Read more...]

10 Business E-mail Etiquette New Year Resolutions

Resolutions abound at this time of year.  But none are as important as those that can enhance your business success, right? The last year brought social media home for good -- which means even more written electronic communications. With more communications, comes more exposure and opportunity to form a professional impression. It's called … [Read more...]

Marketing on Message Boards and Forums

Message boards and forums, from the start and to this day, are still one of the best ways to get the word out about your business.  Not just to get a link to your site out there as many assume. By helping others and sharing your knowledge and experience you build your authority and credibility.  You take part in forums and offer your expertise to … [Read more...]

Do You Have Business E-mail Holiday eStress Syndrome?

With three weeks to go, the Holidays are in full swing! With that comes the pressure and stress of all the Holiday issues that hit us every year. Entertaining details, gift buying, business and personal responsibilities colliding, Holiday cards and the list goes on. In my experience, many begin to type e-mails in an abrupt way when they get … [Read more...]

Business E-mails: Merry Christmas… or not?

December 25th became an official Federal holiday in 1870 when it was signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant. Americans have been officially "Merry Christmasing" for 140 years. A Rasmussen poll taken last year on December 7th (Americans Like ‘Merry Christmas’ More But Say It Less) starts out by stating: "Very few Americans are … [Read more...]

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