Business Writing

Lesson 1: Why is Writing Important in Business?

This first lesson looks at the importance of spelling words correctly and examines some international differences in spelling. It considers homonyms which often cause problems and teaches the basics of proof reading. It also covers the correct usage of basic personal pronouns.

Why is Writing Important in Business?

Every business produces paperwork. The first thing a prospective new business needs to do is to produce a business plan. Letters must be written to clients, trading partners and funding bodies. Written applications must be made for a variety of reasons. Advertisements must be designed, whether to promote products and services or to find the right people to fill staff vacancies. At every stage, fluent, error-free writing can give you a big advantage. This course will start with the basics of good writing and go on to look at how writing can be used in each of these different contexts.

Because of the breadth of topics covered in this course, it's necessary to work through it in stages. If you find the initial stages too simple, don't worry, as quite different topics will be covered later on. If you find them too difficult, be assured that the whole of the course won't be like this. You may find the grammar websites recommended along with this course to be very helpful in clearing up any confusion. Don't hesitate to ask questions if there are points which you don't understand.

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