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Confused words and misspelled words like gorilla marketing can cause problems. Seven Hilariously Misused and Misspelled WordsA few "factoids" about often confused words and taking “gorilla” marketing to a new level.
Confused words and misspelled words like gorilla marketing can cause problems.
Nice guys finish last? In business, be a giver rather than a taker.Think Nice Guys Finish Last? In Business and in Life, Think AgainOrganizational psychologist Adam Grant’s new book shows why good things come to those who give.
Nice guys finish last? In business, be a giver rather than a taker.
Running Your Own Business Advice from Mark ZuckerbergRunning Your Own Business? How to Think Like ZuckNew book on Mark Zuckerberg boils the #1 CEO’s business advice down to five P’s.
Running Your Own Business Advice from Mark Zuckerberg
Your business grammar, punctuation and spelling might cost a job or promotion. Business Grammar, Punctuation and Proper English Can Make or Break Your CareerCan mistakes in grammar cost you a job or promotion? You bet they can.
Your business grammar, punctuation and spelling might cost a job or promotion.
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Which Word Is Which? 7 Similar Word Sets You May Use Wrong
By: Leslie Ayres, The Job Search Guru
October 20, 2011
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Seven sets of words that are often used wrong. Part of Grammar Guru grammar and spelling series.
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Are You Tipping Too Much, or Not Enough?
By: Leslie Ayres, The Job Search Guru
October 14, 2011
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Are you tipping too much or too little? Here is a guide for tipping when you travel for business.
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One Space or Two? The Punctuation Battle of Generations
By: Leslie Ayres, The Job Search Guru
October 12, 2011
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I wrote an article a while back about How to Proofread Your Resume Like a Pro.

In it, I included the tip to do a "find and replace" search in your word-processing program and turn all double spaces into single spaces.

As I said in the article, there is no reason to ever have two spaces in a business document.

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How To Get Ahead In A Bad Economy
By: The Aging Diva
October 12, 2011
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Never miss a meeting: that's how you get noticed at work.
The 11 ways to become a superstar at work.
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11 Sound-Alike Business Words You Might Be Spelling Wrong
By: Leslie Ayres, The Job Search Guru
October 6, 2011
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Just because you know how to say it doesn't mean you're spelling it right. Check out these homophones and see which words you're spelling wrong.
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Volunteering Gives Back: Win-Win Benefits Money Can’t Buy
By: Leslie Ayres, The Job Search Guru
September 26, 2011
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Volunteering is good for the world, and it's also good for you and your health.
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Modern Grammar: Let’s Just Say “They” instead of “He or She,” Shall We?
By: Leslie Ayres, The Job Search Guru
September 23, 2011
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Modern Grammar and the English language: The evolution of the gender-free singular pronoun. Is it OK to say "they" instead of "he or she"?
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More Grammar Errors that Make You Look Dumb: The Readers Speak
By: Leslie Ayres, The Job Search Guru
September 8, 2011
406 Comments
Do you make these common grammatical errors in your business correspondence?
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How to Turn a Problem Employee into a Winner
By: Leslie Ayres, The Job Search Guru
September 1, 2011
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You can turn a poor performing employee into a winner.
Use these simple steps to turn a poor performer or bad employee into a winner on your team.
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How NOT to Network for Your Business and Job Search
By: Leslie Ayres, The Job Search Guru
August 29, 2011
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Learn what not to do when you are networking for business and your job search.
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