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I’m always interested in the way words are used and the best way of expressing yourself in a clear but interesting way. So this week, I’m going to be taking a look at idioms. So what is an idiom? It’s … Continue reading
The New Year is a time when many people decide that they are bored of working for the same company year after year; they’re tired of working nine-to-five and they’re sick of having to travel miles every day on a … Continue reading
I’ve just come back from a holiday in Japan. It’s somewhere I’ve always wanted to visit and I found it fascinating. There were some wonderful things to see – especially as the trees are currently taking on their vibrant autumn … Continue reading
I know that when we hear the word ‘style’ with regard to writing we usually think of books – novels or non-fiction. It’s how the author writes: what gives a piece an author’s distinctive voice. But you’ve also got to … Continue reading
Covering letters to accompany CVs are getting less and less frequent, in the UK at least, with more and more employers requiring a completed application form instead. This means many people really have no idea how to write a great … Continue reading
This week we move on to part two of The Art of Delegation. Now that you know when to delegate and who to delegate to, we’ll look at the actual process of delegating work to others. The following advice should … Continue reading
Someone once said about delegation: ‘Even “Super You” needs help and support. There is no shame in asking for assistance. Push aside the pride and show respect for the talent others can bring to the table. And, remember that there … Continue reading
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.