Communication lies at the heart of any business. write using the kind of words you might use if you were having a conversation) but not as though you were having a conversation. It is important for all communication in business. We were both very clear in our minds about which part this was and so never bothered to clear this up.

Many entrepreneurs and leaders will admit that some information needs to be available on a need to know basis to prevent that information from slipping into the hands of the media, competition or enemy. Those who have information may not trust themselves with the business communications they have. Thus, the information just like water stopped in the river by beavers, well, eventually it will find a way, it always does.

Remember it was not long ago you were chugging along on your dial-up access on your 286 IBM Clone computer and you were quite amazed at its abilities when it first came out. You should never write as though you were having a conversation. Many entrepreneurs and leaders will admit that some information needs to be available on a need to know basis to prevent that information from slipping into the hands of the media, competition or enemy. For instance, many folks have a lot of knowledge, experience, observations, insight and original thoughts.

It’s time to start planning ahead for your business communication future. In fact I would even go so far as to say that without communication there can be no business. Those who have information may not trust themselves with the Essentials of Business Communication they have. As a draughtsman I quickly had to learn that you must assume the person who was looking at your drawing knew nothing.