Part of running a successful business and forming long-term mutually respectful partnerships and relationships is trust. Both sides need to trust that the other has their best interests at heart and each needs to know that their relationship is … [Read more...]
Dos and Don’ts of Business E-mail Signature File Use
Signature files have been around since, well, before most current Netizens were even aware that email existed. Before the Web, folks generally had basic contact info and included their favorite quote to show their feelings or perspective on certain … [Read more...]
Unnecessary Business E-Mail Thank Yous?
What's with all the complaining about "Thank You" emails? Many claiming they are a waste of time, annoying and shouldn't be sent. I've posted on the topic of Thank You curmudgeons previously and have been on the receiving end of "thank you" emails … [Read more...]
Online Copyright Refresher
Possunt quia posse videntur. (Latin: They can because they think they can.) As of late , I am spending way too much time chasing down those who infringe on my copyrights. So I thought it was time for a refresher! One of the most misunderstood … [Read more...]
Stop, Reread and Think Before You Click Send
As you know, my posts are many times born of my own experiences running my businesses and receiving hundreds of emails every day. This post is about a trend I see forming as it seems to be happening more often. What is "it"? Folks not reading my … [Read more...]