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...]
Do You Use Emoticons in Business E-mail?
July 20, 2010 By 2 Comments
Is there a place for emoticons ( ;-), :), :( ), in business e-mails? I've discussed this previously (Emoticons in Business E-mail) and since I received several e-mails on the issue this week, I thought I would revisit the topic. Sparingly and with great discretion is the answer I provide to that question. To which some will argue, as is the case … [Read more...]
Business E-mail Etiquette and Percpetions
July 13, 2010 By 4 Comments
Having championed the topic of E-mail Etiquette for over 15 years, the one thing at the core of Business E-mail Etiquette is how you are perceived. per·cep·tion –noun the act or faculty of apprehending by means of the senses or of the mind; cognition; understanding. immediate or intuitive recognition or appreciation, as of moral, psychological, … [Read more...]
How Long Should Busines E-mails Be?
May 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
As long as you can communicate clearly and succinctly. For most this is only a couple of paragraphs. Many times picking up the phone and discussing the issues at hand is much more efficient and effective than typing endless commentary that may not get to the heart of topic or actually create more questions than provide answers. It is a rare talented … [Read more...]
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