Business Grammar, Style & Usage: The Most Used Desk Reference for Articulate and Polished Business Writing and Speaking by Executives Worldwide

by Alicia Abell, Josh Gottheimer (Foreword by)

Focusing on the art of business writing and speaking--based on how executives actually write and speak--this text's topics include misused punctuation and spelling, misused terms, and the top ten rules for writing and speaking articulately.

Genres: Business, Reference, Nonfiction

140 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2003

Reviews

[Özgen · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Based on the actual writing and speaking styles of leading business executives worldwide, this book features easy-to-follow instructions and techniques for preparing polished written documents and writing and speaking in an articulate manner. Focusing on how leading business professionals really communicate, the basics of writing and speaking, including traditional grammar and speaking dos and don'ts, are covered. Examined are the particular styles in which business professionals communicate with one another and how to develop a personal professional style. Featured are special sections on writing memos, offer letters, e-mails, and other business documents that business professionals need to master."

[Alex Timberman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very short book with a lot of practical advice. Lot of books give advice, but I found this book to really hone in on the mistakes that many writers make. It was obvious that the author was very knowledgeable, and she was very good at explaining herself. Good book.

[Tambira · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a quick read, with clear examples of correct and incorrect usage of grammar and punctuation. It also has tips on how to organize your writing as well as how to make it more effective by addressing style questions and how to avoid common mistakes, like misused terms.

[Paul Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good check-list reference book, the do and do-not's of grammar.
Unfortunately the section covering writing short punchy letters and articles (polished or not) was, disappointingly, covered very briefly.

[Balamurugan Krishnamoorthy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is virtually divided into 50 % content and 50 % reference. The former is useful writing tips. The later is only for reference - things you can generally find on appendix of dictionary or Grammer book.