Wait a minute! I’m on the RECEIVING end of an e-mail message… How can I reduce the amount of e-mail I receive??? You can. And here are just some of … Continue reading How to Reduce the Amount of E-mail you Receive
NO! A resounding no! Some corporate emailers may think they’re impressing their bosses, peers or subordinates by sending emails in the middle of the night. And while an occasional 3:00 … Continue reading Is Sending E-mail after Midnight a Good Idea?
Keyboard Kim’s fingers are locked to her keyboard. That’s all she does – tap away on those keys… When I ask clients if they have ever e-mailed to the person … Continue reading Do you Know this Toxic emailer? Keyboard Kim
We all know them. They are our friends who love jokes, and continually, and perhaps incessantly share them with us by email. And while we appreciate the thought, we groan … Continue reading How to Stop the Jokester without Losing a Friend
I received this question the other day: I’ve got a auto website client who needs to put an autosignature on the bottom of autoresponders and newsletters. Is it best to … Continue reading Email Signature: Whose do you use for “auto” responses?
Somewhat related to the copy happy emailer is the person who sends blind copies of emails to “interested” parties. This practice is akin to “playing rat.” It can be viewed … Continue reading Do you know this toxic emailer? Blind Copy Callie
Here is some great advice by my speaker friend, Lynda Goldman. She recently sent this to her readers: ==== Wait! Before you press send, take a moment to edit and … Continue reading Before You Press “Send” -by Lynda Goldman
One of the easiest and most efficient ways to make sure your email message is read, AND understood, is to follow this rule: Main Point First. What this means is … Continue reading Email Tip: Main Point First
Harry loves email. It is fast, inexpensive, and he can add anyone and everyone who might have even a smidge of interest in his topic or project, and it doesn’t … Continue reading Do you know this toxic emailer? Copy Happy Harry
When deciding whether to email, call or visit, consider the overall time of all parties involved, not just the amount of time it takes you to create and send your … Continue reading Email tip: Consider the overall time for the transaction
Most email programs have a “Calendar” feature that not only allows you to schedule important meetings and due dates, but also sends you reminders and prompts about those important deadlines … Continue reading Email Best Practice: Use the calendar feature to set up appointments.
