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Get That Report Right

I think people worry more about having to write reports than any other form of business correspondence.  And here are two of the most common problems that people contact me about. So if you’ve ever worried about getting down and … Continue reading

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The Back-to-work Blues

January can be a very depressing month. After all the fun and excitement of Christmas and a break from routine it’s back to doing the same old thing, in the same old job for most people. Plus, in the UK, … Continue reading

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Writing for Your Company Magazine or Newsletter

Many large organisations will have magazines or newsletter for their employees. Some have them for their customers too. Newsletters are often short, maybe only one or two pages. Those that are for staff only will usually contain information about upcoming … Continue reading

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Useful Websites

So, you’ve covered the basics in business English and now you want to improve. Where can you go for help? Well, you could start with the Macmillan Business podcasts.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of a Family Business

In the UK family businesses employ around 9.5 million people – that’s more than all the FTSE 100 companies combined. Family businesses also account for 31% of GDP and 15% of UK’s total tax revenue (source: the UK Family Business … Continue reading

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The Business of Twitter

I was discussing Twitter with my husband the other day and he was saying that he really didn’t understand what all the fuss was about, ‘it’s all just celebrity tittle-tattle isn’t it?’ he asked. Continue reading

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Tailoring Your Product and Sales Message for Different Markets

If you have a product or service that sells well locally and you want to expand your customer base into other countries or a different demographic you may well have to change your product slightly and tailor your sales message for your new market. Continue reading

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Why a Good Command of English is Important for Your Career

English is the most widely spoken language around the world and is required for communicating in a variety of professional fields including: business, information technology, science, medicine, aviation, entertainment, radio, diplomacy and more. Continue reading

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Can Businesses Self-Regulate Effectively?

A couple of years ago Business Celebrity Lord Sugar came to Manchester as part of a tour for the Labour Government to find out what Small to Medium sized businesses needed to help them get along. Continue reading

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Surround Yourself with Like Minded People for Business Success

Last Tuesday was International Women’s Day and Diana and I went to a gathering of businesswomen to celebrate. The main speaker at the event was Arleen Phillips OBE who is a famous dancer/choreographer here in the UK. She has worked … Continue reading

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