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The Importance of Good Business Writing

Writing well is important for the success of any business or organization. Business owners and their employees who can write clearly and concisely have a competitive edge over others who are still struggling to communicate. Having multiple sets of eyes on business documents can prevent poorly written material from reaching your target audience.

Fortunately, I believe the skill of writing is something that can improve over time. Practice and a good set of resources can go a long way. If you are starting a new business or just want to be a better writer, here are a few tips to sharpen your writing skills:

1. Practice – The more you write, the better you become.

2. Read – Read as much as possible. Knowing how words work together gives you more confidence in your own writing.

3. Be Clear – What do you really want to say? Clarity is paramount. Let someone else read your copy to ensure your message is coming across properly.

4. Be Brief – Get to the main point. Lots of words make minds wander.

5. Proofread – Re-read your copy for misspelled words and grammatical errors.

Good communication is essential for life in general but in business settings, it is critical. There are many resources online that can make anyone a better writer. For a list of some of my favorite check out a post on my personal blog.

If you would like to share a tip on good business writing feel free to leave a comment. Thanks for reading.

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6 thoughts on “The Importance of Good Business Writing

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  3. I’d add get to the point. Make your point (the request, the decision) in the first sentence if possible, definitely in the first paragraph. Nothing more frustrating than having to read a page of content to finally get to the point. At that point you usually have to start over, to understand the context of the request/decision.

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