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I think people worry more about having to write reports than any other form of business correspondence. And here are two of the most common problems that people encounter. So if you’ve ever worried about getting down and actually starting to write a report or you’ve found it difficult to deal with the ‘conclusions’ here are my tips: "When ...

Competitions are fun! There’s no better feeling than getting your entry ready, sending it off and waiting in anticipation to see if you’re the winner. So why not improve your chances with the following tips:1. Be original! Competition judges spend many hours reading through poems and, we know from the comments of our own judges, that they...

Modern technology can be a blessing and a curse. It’s great for keeping in touch with friends by phone and online and it makes finding out the facts we need at home and at work easy. But there are disadvantages. Those emails keep flooding in whether you’re at work or not - you come back on a Monday morning and your inbox is bulging. Clients an...

1. Minutes are not a description of what happened at a meeting – they are the official record of decisions that were taken. So keep them brief and accurate. 2. Minutes usually cover the following: Apologies for Absence (read out by the Chairman on behalf of anyone who cannot attend). Minutes of the Last Meeting. If everyone agrees that they ar...