Several site visitors have asked for advice in regard to the incorrect spelling of their names by those who email them. They are concerned that their names are being spelled wrong, (or they are being addressed by a version of their name they simply … [Read more...]
Business E-mail Etiquette = $$$
Yes, you can make money by integrating business e-mail etiquette skills into your day to day business communications! I am specifically targeting those of you who are unaware that business e-mail requires skill acquisition. That there is … [Read more...]
Courtesy and Politeness a Reflection of More Basic Values
Much of what I type and write about in regard to Business E-mail Etiquette really boils down to being polite and reflecting courtesy for others. When it come to your business activities even more so because you hope to forge long term mutually … [Read more...]
Dr., Mr., Ms., Mrs., First Name, Last Name
This is one of the topics I get contacted about most. How the heck do you address contacts you don't know in a business e-mail? The Simple Answer: It all depends on your relationship and if or how well you know the person. The Extended … [Read more...]
Business E-mail and TANSTAAFL
When I first went online well over a two decades ago, TANSTAAFL was the first acronym I ran into that I had no idea what it meant. Most know about the commonly used acronyms like LOL (Laugh Out Loud) and FYI (For Your Information). There are a … [Read more...]
A Word About Capitalization in Business E-mails
How you are perceived is important to if your message, request or point of view will be taken seriously. A primary example is making just a little effort by hitting that darned shift key to capitalize the start of your sentences. Doing so can make … [Read more...]
Professionalism in Non-Business E-mail Situations
It is important when using your business e-mail address that you take into consideration what is appropriate from choice of words, to level of formality, as well as intent and tone. Especially, particularly and most importantly for business e-mail, … [Read more...]
What Does Your E-mail Address Say?
Your e-mail address is one of the first things folks see when you reply to website inquiries. What does your e-mail address say about you? How about: ...you are tech savvy (by "getting" that using free, throw away or personal accounts just won't … [Read more...]