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Staying in Touch
We are "entranced" by all of the social media noise and how it's going to be the marketing tool of today and tomorrow. Funny we just thought it was about people talking to people. We like the headlines, 20 percent this, 30 percent that. Reminds us of a note from an Aussie friend -- 20% of the auto accidents there are caused by drunk drivers. That means 80% are caused by sober folks. So he wanted them to get off the roads so drinkers could get home safely. Rather like our business communications. Not real concerned about people following our Twits (growing up we called it stalking). Wanna tag our social site wall? Have at it! We want to communicate with you and would like you to respond...not the ROW! But that's us

Want to Write Better? Strengthen Your Writing with Three Self-Editing Tips
The English language, like mathematics, has rules that make your message clear and understandable. In today’s era of e-mail and text communications, some may feel the rules of communication are largely unimportant as long as one gets the message across. But we know from verbal communication that how one says something is often as important, maybe even more important, than the actual words being said.

How to Achieve the Appropriate Tone in Your Written Communications
Years ago, business writers wrote all their communications in a formal tone that sounded the same throughout the piece—passive verbs, jargon, and the editorial “we” were all characteristic of this business writing style. Only radical writers broke away from these established business writing principles.

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THE CHANGING FACE OF CORPORATE, PRODUCT/SERVICE COMMUNICATIONS ... HITTING A MOVING TARGET
We the press...instant messaging...global communications have all changed how you should carry out and manage your PR and communications efforts. Do it right. Do it effectively. Do it profitably.
“Strategic Elements Needed To Produce Compelling Written Sales Communications, According to Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach”
We all receive various forms of written sales communications each week. Some of these will cause us to totally ignore the piece, others will get a few seconds of our attention and a very select few will grab and hold our attention. So what compels us to respond in these ways? After applying some strategic thinking to this question, here are ten (10) strategic elements that Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach believes produces compelling written sales communications.
Twelve Tips For Strategic Business Communications According To Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach
Have you ever thought about the millions, no lets make that billions, of communications that take place each day in the world of business? We have e-mail, IMs, cell phones, PDAs, iphones, direct face-to-face communications in meetings, and on and on and on. Communication is taking up more and more of our time as we conduct business. So, having said that, let me ask you if you believe we really are using our time and communication strategically? And are we really thinking strategically about the most effective forms of communication for each specific situation? Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach believes you gain a significant strategic advantage in your business when you think more and act more strategically with your business communications. Here are twelve (12) tips for strategic communications in your business.

Strategic Questions To Ask About Your Business Writing, From Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach
Business writing is an art, in my opinion, and good business writing is learned by experience, reading what others write, formal education opportunities, and through the help of coaches, mentors, et al. When we write in our businesses, we are often composing our business communications under some time constraint and that means there is an opportunity for mistakes. Many simple mistakes are made repeatedly and they have a huge impact on the response and your client’s satisfaction. A good word of advice is to develop a list of questions or call it a checklist to use for your business writing. This will help ensure higher quality written business communications. So, with that in mind, Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach offers the following list of ten (10) questions to ask yourself about your business writing endeavors.
Bridging the Gap Between Sales and Marketing
This article discusses the importance of bridging the communications gap between sales and marketing. This point can not be overstated . . .in fact, it can be blamed for many failures in both divisions. It is imperative to all businesses to have solid communications between the two divisions -- and goals that work in tandem with each other. Doing this can spell success for your business.

Improve Your Communications by Taming those 800-Pound Elephants
With time demands, constant interruptions and continually conflicting priorities, business communications is challenging enough. And when you have an issue or a personality involved that you cannot directly speak to, but can only tiptoe around the "elephant in the room", any attempt at communications may only get you more off track and cause more harm than good. With a few communications tips you can learn how to tame those 800 pound elephants and create more effective communications that improve your work relationships and help you get the job done.
Reach Your Reader: How to Make Your Letters a Success
Letters—and even e-mails—are person-to-person communications; they are usually written by one person and read by one person. They have the power to win you’re your reader like no other marketing material can. However, there is no such thing as a routine letter. As soon as you start to regard external correspondence as just a task that needs to get done, your letters may lose their personal touch and competitive edge.
The Art of Effective Communication in the Small Business World
As with any profession, effective communication is essential to the success of small business. Whether you are meeting with a client, emailing an employee or phoning a vendor, you need to give great care to the quality of your communications to ensure that all parties comprehend the intended message. Below are two points to consider in the back of your mind with all of your communications.
A Brief History of Data Communications
Data communications have evolved from the days of telegraph communication to its current state of mobile communications and high speed data transfers.

Producing Excellent Sales Letters
How can you use written communications to facilitate the sales process? This article will show you. First, however, I want to make one very important point: The very best sales letter, brochure, or marketing piece is no substitute for even an adequate face to face sales call. Written sales communications should be designed to facilitate the sales process, not replace it.
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