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We would all agree that correct grammar is important in documents, right? Of course we would. But would we all agree that we should be breaking grammar rules at times? Grammar gives our language structure and helps us understand one another. But grammar can also be a problem. Grammar is a problem when writers become so obsessed by it that they're unable to write a coherent document or when we let grammar rules overrule...
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Covered California, a marketplace where customers can search for health insurance plans, has failed to communicate effectively with many of its non-English-speaking customers. To the agency’s credit, the past year has seen an improvement in the number of Spanish-language enrollment materials being distributed, but the language barrier remains high when it comes to important notices sent after enrollment. For...
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With so much of today's business communications conducted in writing, your writing skills affect not only your ability to do your job well, but also your image as a professional. A few improvements to your written business communications can benefit you in both areas. Here are some effective business writing tips to consider Keep it simple. The best way to get a point across is to keep things focused and concise....
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The essence of taking meeting minutes is to record the main ideas and action points of the meeting without extraneous information. The notes aren't intended to be a play-by-play of everything that occurred in the meeting room, unless your employer requests this. Here’s an outline to help make note-taking a breeze and keep you focused on the task: Make notes only of decisions made, meeting accomplishments...
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Creating a corporate style guide isn't just an administrative task. When you take on the task you're decreeing how your company will be seen by the outside world. Are you friendly, professional, exact, entrepreneurial or a mix of all of them? Do you go online, on line, or on-line? Here are eight important areas to think about while you're creating a corporate style guide that reflects your business's...
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