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Four Types of Business Communication You Must Know

Four Types of Business Communication You Must Know

Last week, we established that the tone of all forms of business writing, from emails to business plans, must remain professional. While keeping a professional tone at all times, it is important to identify the goal of each business communication. What exactly are you trying to achieve? Once you answer this question, you should be able to communicate your ideas clearly and effectively. All forms…

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WORKS FROM GIRD WRITING CAMP 2016: "BABOON BLUES" BY NANA AKOSUA HANSON

WORKS FROM GIRD WRITING CAMP 2016: “BABOON BLUES” BY NANA AKOSUA HANSON

We bring you more featured work from participants of Gird Writing Camp 2016. Today, we have a short story from Nana Akosua Hanson. This work of fiction was written at the Fiction Workshop with Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo and Dr. Martin Egblewogbe. BABOON BLUES We bathed in the sun, near the glistening pool. It was a sunny, dusty afternoon in Mole National Park spent with the baboons, hogs and the…

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SHOULD MY BUSINESS EMAILS BE FRIENDLY OR FORMAL?

SHOULD MY BUSINESS EMAILS BE FRIENDLY OR FORMAL?

When composing a business email, setting the right tone can be tricky. Let’s say your client or boss receives hundreds of emails in a day. With so many emails, he or she must choose which ones to read in a matter of seconds. If your email address isn’t familiar or your subject line is generic it may be deleted or ignored. However, an informal subject line or email may be viewed as unprofessional…

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WORKS FROM GIRD WRITING CAMP 2016: CREATIVE NON-FICTION FROM PORTIA OPARE

WORKS FROM GIRD WRITING CAMP 2016: CREATIVE NON-FICTION FROM PORTIA OPARE

  Today we’re featuring work from the Gird Writing Camp 2016. This Creative Non-fiction piece was written by Portia Opare, who attended the Creative Non-fiction workshop with Prof. Esi Sutherland-Addy and Mr. Kobby Graham.     JOURNALISTIC PIECE On Thursday some women of the University of Ghana reported getting harassed by residents of the Commonwealth Hall. The Commonwealth Hall held its…

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Do These 3 Things Anytime You Have To Send a Business Email

Do These 3 Things Anytime You Have To Send a Business Email

You’ve typed out an email to a client and you’re about to send the message on its merry way. Not so fast though, make sure you’ve done these three things before you click send. Email mistakes are difficult to correct and can be costly or damaging to your reputation.   Proofread every line – Emails with typos are not taken seriously so have you done a spell check? Are you using proper sentence…

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Interview with Harry Dzomeku– Ghanaian Author and Entrepreneur

Interview with Harry Dzomeku– Ghanaian Author and Entrepreneur

Harry is a Ghanaian entrepreneur who has authored six books namely, Integrated Science for Schools and Colleges, Tilapia Farming Made Easy, The Entrepreneur: Timeless Principles for Business Success, Navigating Minefields: Laws of Possibilities, Navigating Minefields: To Be or Not to Be and Navigating Minefields: Great Expectations. He shares with the Girdblog a little bit about his journey as an…

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5 Archaic Phrases To Avoid In business Writing

5 Archaic Phrases To Avoid In business Writing

Take a look at the following phrases. ·         Please find enclosed … ·         Please be advised that… ·         Trusting this will meet with your approval… ·         This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of… ·         Pursuant to your letter of… Do these phrases remind you of old Victorian novels? If so, you’re not alone. Writing like this was once widely accepted and is still…

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5 Key Business Writing Tips

5 Key Business Writing Tips

Communication is mutual understanding. This is especially important in the business world where poor business writing skills can cost you a contract, a promotion, or a new business opportunity. The better your business writing skills, the better your chances of creating the impact you desire. Here are five ways to make sure your writing is as good as it can be.   1. Be brief – Less is more in the…

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