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...]
Business E-mail Etiquette: The One Thing That Matters
January 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Hope everyone is gearing up for a busy and prosperous New Year! Regardless of the economy and all the crazy stuff going on, remember, your future is in your control to control. I'm a "glass half full" kind of gal -- so when the going get's tough -- I look at that as a challenge -- which is what the year ahead will be for all of us. And one thing … [Read more...]
Business E-mail Signature File Legal Statements
October 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A site visitor writes: I'm looking specifically for guidance regarding disclaimers which I've seen after a signature file. These generally include 2-3 lines about ensuring that the email is received only by the intended recipient and sometimes a bit about virus protection being the responsibility of the recipient. The virus statements are sometimes … [Read more...]
Business E-mail Bullies
October 14, 2009 By 2 Comments
A site visitor writes: Could you please evaluate this message. The person that sends this states it means nothing to have the ???, !!! and cap letters, but he continues to do it. John: Please send the updated spreadsheet for this project???????? Send this document - NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The first sentence doesn't even warrant one question mark … [Read more...]
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