Business Etiquette

Thank you notes---as with so many other forms of etiquette---have fallen out of use. In the business world, sending a prompt, professional thank you letter sends the message that you are...

When writing a business letter, an important component of the business letter is the business address. Repeat the business address two times--once as an inside address in the letter itself and the...

As a supplier, contractor or manufacturer who works with customers on credit terms, you put a lot of trust in the customer that he will pay you on time and in full. If you do not stay on top of...

If you are planning an event, such as a party or a high-profile outing, you should seek sponsorships as a way to help cover the costs. Sponsors can be small local businesses and large...

Most of us has had a bad service experience. Being that I have been in the service industry, I tend to get even more upset. I feel that people in a service experience should treat each customer...

So you just had a great interview for a job, a successful meeting with a business partner, or made a major sale. It is time for you to send a business thank you letter to show your future...

Your résumé is your ticket to a fantastic career. No less important is your cover letter. This acts as a teaser. A well-composed cover letter will entice a potential employer to read...

An informal business letter should be brief, straight-forward and logical. Check for formatting errors, spelling and grammar in business letters with advice from a marketing specialist in this...

Email is not the same as a hard copy of a letter or other correspondence. There are different rules of writing that must be followed, and writing a business letter is no exception. Anything that's...

When canceling services of any employee or contracted agent, it's important to be specific, clear and cordial to properly cancel an engagement. A termination of services letter is fairly simple to...

It's hard sometimes to know just how to write a proper letter to say Thank You. Maybe you was placed in charge of a school function. You really need to thank businesses and companies that...

Writing a letter of resignation is perhaps as important as writing a resume. How you end a job is equally as important as how you start one. In some ways more.

From time to time, you may want to tell someone exactly what you think about them. While this may make you feel momentarily happy, it isn't always the smart move...