How to improve your business writing

 Sep 09, 2016

Business communication is the foundation upon which an organisation can build itself up, and it can be the reason the organisation falls. Within communication, business writing is one of the most crucial skills that workers can possess. It is essential for any department, whether it be marketing, finance, sales, HR, and more.

Writing skills are proven through reports and proposals written for managers, as well as the day-to-day emails exchanged between co-workers and clients.

In the following posts, New Horizons' Professional Development trainers explore:

  • 10 classic business writing errors
  • How to deliver bad news well
  • Making content logical and easy to read
  • Nailing punctuation on the head

Read on for some tips to help unlock your writing potential.

If you would like more information, take a look at our written skills courses:


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New Horizons is Australia's leading corporate training provider, and has been educating business professionals for over 15 years in the areas of Professional Development, Microsoft Office & Adobe Applications, and IT Technical. Our aim through this blog is to bring you relevant stories, articles, and tips & tricks that can help you to improve your skills and productivity in the workplace. Our expert trainers will also be posting their own articles from time to time, so be sure to keep an eye out.

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