May 13, 2013
What is a business case?
Need to write a business case? First read my article in what it is and what it needs to include.
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May 09, 2013
Is management jargon costing you business?
Blog article on recent ILM survey that showed 25% of managers hate corporate jargon like ‘going forward’ and ‘thinking outside the box’.
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Feb 21, 2013
Elections Managers’ meeting or Elections Managers meeting
Is the correct form Elections Managers’ meeting or Elections Managers meeting?
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Feb 21, 2013
Sentence
My sentence is ‘it is a shame about the school’s old guinea pig’ does it need a apostrophe?
Aug 23, 2012
Sentence
My sentence is ‘it is a shame about the school’s old guinea pig’ does it need a apostrophe
Aug 03, 2012
Telephone Extensions
After a telephone number, is there a comma between the number and the extension (e.g., 555-799-1212, extension 266)
Jul 28, 2012
Cover Letters
Cover letters are a critical part of your job application. Ensure you get them right with these easy-to-follow tips.
Apr 10, 2012
Should I use a comma after a bracket (like this), for example?
Should I use a comma after a bracket (like this), for example
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Mar 14, 2012
need assistancep!!! planet’s / planets’
Help us continue our success in being the planets’ number one telephone provider.
Dec 22, 2011
Less is More
Wishing you all a very merry festive season!
In the meantime, enjoy this great quote I found down the back of the Internet:
Nov 17, 2011
Five Ways to Get Ahead in Business During a Recession
It’s all doom and gloom on the job market, with the CIPD predicting ‘a slow, painful employment contraction’ in its quarterly survey published this week. While the majority will be fretting about keeping their jobs, the more ambitious are looking for opportunities within their organisation.
For example, as companies restructure to cut costs there may be unexpected new openings for a promotion or a strategic lateral move. Even if this isn’t the case, savvy professionals will be busy positioning themselves for the jobs that open up when the job market starts moving again.
Here are five, proven suggestions to help quickly build your professional reputation and increase your visibility.
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Oct 05, 2011
KISS – Five Steps for Business Writing Impact
Have you ever been asked to write about something so complex you didn’t know where to start? Or had to produce a winning proposal for multiple readers with different expectations?
Luckily, the KISS (Keep It Short & Simple) acronym can help keep you, and your readers, relatively sane. Follow these five guidelines to make it work for you.
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