http://www.artipot.com/dir/business/communication/ Latest Communication articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/190326/writing-that-means-business-for-business.htm Today's business writing is much less formal than it was. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:38:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/190326/writing-that-means-business-for-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/188879/good-communication-pays-part-1.htm If your business involves products or services, communicating will be a requirement. You will have to speak with a wide selection of customers or associates and the success of your business can rely on just how well you can communicate. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:15:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/188879/good-communication-pays-part-1.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/187932/why-creating-memorable-messages-is-important.htm Creating memorable messages is utilizing effective communication to move people to act. Memorable messages are the cornerstone of effective marketing messages, whether they are TV commercials, marketing campaigns or product designs. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:48:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/187932/why-creating-memorable-messages-is-important.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/186787/can-sending-business-christmas-cards-really-be-effective.htm Customer relations should be reinforced all year long, but reaching out to your customers during the holiday season is especially important. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:47:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/186787/can-sending-business-christmas-cards-really-be-effective.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/186685/the-secret-to-a-successful-hotel-what-the-worlds-most-famous-hotels-have-in-common.htm When you think of famous hotels names such as Hotel Ritz, Waldorf Astoria and worlds tallest hotel the Burj al Arab in Dubai spring to mind. But what makes a hotel famous and more than that, what makes a hotel successful? Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:12:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/186685/the-secret-to-a-successful-hotel-what-the-worlds-most-famous-hotels-have-in-common.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/183495/how-to-cope-with-communication-overload.htm Communication overload is more common of an issue than many of us would ever believe. There are several types and levels of communication today based on the technology that we are surrounded with. These communications arrive to us through email, pagers, instant messages, cell phones, voice mail, teleconferencing, video conferencing, and several other means. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:40:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/183495/how-to-cope-with-communication-overload.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/183455/why-do-companies-use-non-geographical-phone-numbers.htm The use of non-geographical numbers is much more widespread these days. This article looks at the advantages to both customer and retailer. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:00:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/183455/why-do-companies-use-non-geographical-phone-numbers.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/181663/a-guide-to-text-speak-or-a-gd-2-txt-spk.htm Texting and instant messaging is all the rage these days, as is bad spelling, acronyms and using no punctuation or capital letters. The frantic and frequency of these exchanges seems to negate the need for adequate spelling, punctuation and grammar. This is to help you get to grips with text speak (or txt spk). Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:09:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/181663/a-guide-to-text-speak-or-a-gd-2-txt-spk.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/178584/seven-key-steps-for-identity-management-in-an-unified-communications-world.htm Seven valuable steps are presented here for identity management in an unfired communications world, which can be a great help in achieving improved communication facilities. Through not approaching identity management across systems it can create data security loopholes and huge administrative costs. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:56:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/178584/seven-key-steps-for-identity-management-in-an-unified-communications-world.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/178265/tennessee-court-reporters-offer-real-time-transcription-services.htm As technology changes so does the court reporting profession. A growing trend in courtrooms across the country is the use of real-time rather than traditional transcription. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:47:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/178265/tennessee-court-reporters-offer-real-time-transcription-services.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/177884/be-there-without-being-there-with-video-conferencing.htm Advances in technology and fast internet service have made video a medium available to just about anyone. Even if you don't have the equipment at your business, third parties such as a court reporting agency can provide the service. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:02:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/177884/be-there-without-being-there-with-video-conferencing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/168039/how-to-win-at-leading-change.htm What happens when you want to introduce change in your business? Does the top team spend weeks on meetings and memos, call the staff to a big meeting, announce the change with an impressive array of PowerPoint slides, only for the employees to file out whispering 'here we go again'? Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:32:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/168039/how-to-win-at-leading-change.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/167099/you-never-have-a-second-chance-to-make-a-first-impression-position-your-company-wisely.htm Your positioning statement is the foundation on which all communications activities are based upon. It is the most important marketing practice, and often the most overlooked. This article discusses the seven essential questions to ask yourself when developing an effective positioning statement. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:46:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/167099/you-never-have-a-second-chance-to-make-a-first-impression-position-your-company-wisely.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/166819/an-easy-way-to-serve-spanish-customers-in-their-native-language.htm If you serve a lot of Spanish-speaking customers, you can improve your service and cut down on communication headaches by hiring a completely different call center with the language skills you need. To learn more about finding the right help, read more. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:51:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/166819/an-easy-way-to-serve-spanish-customers-in-their-native-language.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/166558/the-truth-about-leadership-its-good-to-talk.htm Business leaders generally don't 'do' anything. The truth is they talk for a living. If you're a successful leader, your conversations won't be unstructured and pointless. As a result of your conversations, things will happen. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:37:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/166558/the-truth-about-leadership-its-good-to-talk.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/164390/how-cutting-back-communication-can-save-you-time-and-money-part-ii.htm It has been shown over and over again that a 'rich' communication style - face-to-face, and usually one-to-one - is the best way to communicate complex messages. But you can't debate everything with everyone face-to-face, so what should you do? Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:04:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/164390/how-cutting-back-communication-can-save-you-time-and-money-part-ii.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/163250/office-phone-system-with-voip-vs-pbx.htm As the owner of a medium or small office, you may find yourself looking around at options for your office phone system. You have almost certainly heard the debate about the advantages of VoIP vs. PBX systems, and you are tying to make the best decision to fit your business telephony needs. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:49:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/163250/office-phone-system-with-voip-vs-pbx.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/162362/are-phone-numbers-the-greatest-ever-invention.htm It is now part of our daily lives, I know that for a fact I must dial at least 10 numbers a day on average, this being said people can dial up to 100 times a day and more. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:28:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/162362/are-phone-numbers-the-greatest-ever-invention.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/160689/3-keys-to-creating-different-perspectives.htm In business, to be successful you need to communicate well, establish what works and also be willing to change as internal and external factors evolve. This means moving from only one channel to having many different channels as options. In other words, you need to create different perspectives. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:22:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/160689/3-keys-to-creating-different-perspectives.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/157351/understanding-the-value-of-relationship-marketing-and-how-to-do-it-successfully.htm Relationship marketing is an extremely valuable element when it comes to a successful business. This marketing type focuses on the fact that customer retention and the overall satisfaction of those customers as a whole is an essential component to the overall success of a business. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:36:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/157351/understanding-the-value-of-relationship-marketing-and-how-to-do-it-successfully.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/155341/how-to-improve-your-presentation-skills.htm A look at the role of presentation skills training and how it can help your business improve profits. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:51:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/155341/how-to-improve-your-presentation-skills.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/154954/laughter-is-the-best-motivation.htm Most people don't particularly like being told what to do and how to do their jobs better. And yet, Motivational speakers make a great deal of money doing just that, and people love them for it. It moves some people to tears. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:53:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/154954/laughter-is-the-best-motivation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/154291/add-more-communication-arrows-to-your-quiver-by-writing-books.htm Everyone learns differently. To gain the most attention and understanding you need to provide a variety of story-telling-based ways to explain what you are doing through books. This article explains how to get started. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:22:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/154291/add-more-communication-arrows-to-your-quiver-by-writing-books.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/152184/professional-translation-service-is-the-best-way-to-go.htm We provide free translation quotes and translations in 18 languages. All of our translations are proofread twice, before being delivered to our valued customers. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:56:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/152184/professional-translation-service-is-the-best-way-to-go.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/151949/finding-instructions-on-how-to-set-up-a-teleconference.htm Technology today is so advanced that people are able to hold meetings and conferences without even being in the same country, much less in the same room. This is often done through the technology of teleconferencing. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:37:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/151949/finding-instructions-on-how-to-set-up-a-teleconference.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/150806/characteristics-of-good-constructive-feedback.htm We often confuse feedback with criticism - probably because much of our experience with it has had more to do with what we've done wrong than what we've done right or how we could do better. This is unfortunate. Feedback should not be viewed as a personal assault or a list of errors, mistakes, or mishaps. While the content of the feedback can be negative its delivery can... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:36:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/150806/characteristics-of-good-constructive-feedback.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/150801/one-step-to-making-small-talk.htm Just the thought of small talk congers up painful memories of stilted conversations that revolved around the weather and umpteen other dreadfully boring topics. Fortunately, the key to making good small talk is simple: be interested in other people. Here are a few small-talk tips to get the conversation going. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:28:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/150801/one-step-to-making-small-talk.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/145688/why-you-shoulnt-ask-why-me.htm When adversity strikes people often ask why me. What they should be asking before adversity strikes is what is my why. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:55:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/145688/why-you-shoulnt-ask-why-me.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/145454/communication-mistakes-5-sure-fire-ways-to-create-problems-in-your-communications.htm Communication is the center of business and interpersonal relationships. You should get involved in conversations that create positive interactions and communication by showing your ability to engage in compelling conversations. But most importantly, always try to first understand what is being said to you before insisting on being understood. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:51:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/145454/communication-mistakes-5-sure-fire-ways-to-create-problems-in-your-communications.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/141764/network-marketing-tips-for-your-internet-business-or-mlm-opportunity.htm INSTANTLY? Yes I did say I instantly. Whether we like it or not we now live in the most technically advanced period in human history. Mon, 26 May 2008 11:49:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/141764/network-marketing-tips-for-your-internet-business-or-mlm-opportunity.htm