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Business Letters and Call to Action
A very easy way to increase the effectiveness of a business letter is to conclude your message with a call to action. This suggestion will either implicitly or...
Focusing on the Positives in a Business Letter
There’s no doubt that people respond better to positive sentiments, so focusing on favourable and encouraging information is a smart idea when...
Format and Fonts in Business Letters
How a business letter looks can have as much impact as what a business letter says, so selecting an appropriate format and font to convey your message should not be...
Proofreading Translated Business Documents
It would be nice to think that once a professional translates a business document there would be no need for anyone else to do a final proofread,...
Striking the Right Tone in a Business Letter
Getting the tone is the key to writing an effective business letter. 'Tone' is basically the attitude of the letter, how the writer is getting...
Tips for Recognising Differences in British and American English
Great business letters require grammatical correctness and consistency, but the upholding of such standards is under threat from the creeping...
Top Tips for Better Grammar in Business Letters
Unlike the content or tone of a business letter, which will vary according to purpose and audience, good grammar is essential in each and every...
Using Active Voice in Business Letters
Active and passive voice are writing issues that confuse many people. Understanding active voice is important for recognising the advantage of...
Using Effective Business English in Written Communications
In order to use effective business English in written communications you must understand the purpose and the intended audience. All of these...
