May 20, 2012

Ask Yourself: Should I Send That E-mail? [Infographic]

In business how you e-mail makes a huge difference in how you are perceived as well as your ability to form long-term mutually respectful business relationships.  Sending unnecessary e-mails or not respecting your partner's inboxes also can lend to you not being viewed as an efficient company to do business with. E-mail can be an epic … [Read more...]

Are Your Business Mailings Guilty of This?

I tripped on an older article today that covered the issues I've thought about quite a bit lately when it comes to all the messages I willingly sign up for that land in my inbox.  It's comforting to know I am not alone about some of the things that drive me crazy about business mailings. I'm not as mad as hell as the author of this article … [Read more...]

E for E-mail Etiquette and Efficiency

The fact is that integrating solid e-mail etiquette skills in your day to day business e-mail activities will help to make you a more efficient communicator. Those who you e-mail regularly will appreciate these efforts as you will help to make doing business with you easier and them more efficient as well. I thought about this today as I was … [Read more...]

No E-mail Etiquette; No Response?

Who needs Business E-mail Etiquette? Each and every person who is online using technology for commercial gain -- that's who! Business onliners e-mail me daily wondering why they do not receive responses to inquiries when their inquiries to me do not even include the very basics that can lend to their credibility and legitimacy. Business E-mail … [Read more...]

Approaching Employers Via E-mail

Loyal readers have heard me say this before - you simply cannot underestimate the power of perception in your online activities! Online, those you e-mail do not have eye contact, your firm handshake, your body language to determine your sincerity and professionalism. They only have how you communicate, the words you use or how you approach them … [Read more...]

Example Business E-mail Policy

This example policy can be tailored to meet your company's specific needs and requirements. It is highly recommend that each employee review and sign a copy of this document that then is added to their HR/Personnel file. When a new employee comes on board, included this form in your employment package with the other required forms they need to … [Read more...]

“Attract More Bees with Honey” with E-mail Courtesies

This saying applies to e-mail as well. By putting in the extra effort and thought into being a pleasure to communicate with will get better results. For example, this past week I started most e-mails with "Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends..." before I went into my request. Courtesy isn't only about holding doors … [Read more...]