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Business Writing

Business Writing

Power Skills | Administrative Skills

About This Course

Writing and communication skills have degraded with more and more people communicating through email and text messaging. Developing writing skills is still important in the business world as creating proper documents (such as proposals, reports, and agendas), gives you that extra edge in the workplace. The Business Writing workshop will give your participants a refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and an overview of the most common business documents. These basic skills will provide you with that extra benefit in the business world that a lot of people are losing. Module One: Getting Started Module Two: Working with Words Spelling Grammar Creating a Cheat Sheet Module Three: Constructing Sentences Parts of a Sentence Punctuation Types of Sentences Module Four: Creating Paragraphs The Basic Parts Organization Methods Module Five: Writing Meeting Agendas The Basic Structure Choosing a Format Writing the Agenda Module Six: Writing E-mails Addressing Your Message Grammar and Acronyms Module Seven: Writing Business Letters The Basic Structure Choosing a Format Writing the Letter Module Eight: Writing Proposals The Basic Structure Choosing a Format Writing the Proposal Module Nine: Writing Reports The Basic Structure Choosing a Format Writing the Report Module Ten: Other Types of Documents Requests for Proposals Projections Executive Summaries Business Cases Module Eleven: Proofreading and Finishing A Proofreading Primer How Peer Review Can Help Printing and Publishing Module Twelve: Wrapping Up Duration: 1-2 day in-house workshop with an expert trainer, dependent on your needs (in-person or online)

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Quotations: Quotes are valid for 30 days only. Payments: Payments are due within 30 days from the invoice date if you have an approved account with ht+a, alternately according to any written agreement between ht+a and the Customer, failing which payment is due immediately upon receipt of the invoice. Confirmation: Delegate placements on public courses or scheduling of in-house courses will only be confirmed once payment, an approved purchase order or a signed quotation/agreement is received. All Events: It is the customer's responsibility to ensure they have a stable and active internet connection with suitable equipment (computer or smartphone) to join video calls (where applicable) and access course materials and tests. ht+a's sustainability policy includes not providing printed course materials, including for in-person events, however, customers may choose to print their course materials if desired. In-Person Public Events: The course fee includes the event venue, coffee, refreshments, and lunch. It does not include hotel rooms or travel expenses. ht+a will share the discounted group rate for hotel accommodation with you when available and recommends booking between 2 and 3 weeks prior to each event for rates and flexibility. ht+a is not liable for travel expense losses due to cancellation by either party, weather, flight delays, or other unforeseen circumstances. In-Person In-House Events: Pricing assumes the training will take place at the client's location and ht+a will not provide any catering. The Client will ensure that the training room will be equipped with all necessary tools including flip charts, markers, video projectors/screens, and appropriate furnishings. Publications: The price for certain courses includes the official VDA QMC publication and shipping thereof. Please note that additional local customs or delivery fees are for the customer's account and ht+a will not be responsible for these fees. Certificates: Certificates for VDA QMC courses will only be issued once full payment is received. Certificates for ht+a courses will be automatically issued upon completion of course requirements.

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