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Casual Articles - News Flash!! Bad Speling Afekts Biznez!
Business Stationery is meant for commercial and official correspondence and usage. It can range from paper products like letterheads, business cards, notes, labels, memos, computer sheets, typewriter stationery, checks and forms to other items like pens, folders, writing pads, clips, adhesives, tapes and highlighters.Most of the Business Stationery is ordered in basic and subdued colors like white, cream, gray or light blue. In some cases, where Business Stationery might need to reflect aggressiveness or brightness depending on its line of work, it could be procured in other colors also. It is for the business head to decide what kind of impression needs to be conveyed through its stationery. No doubt it is a very important decision, because this mode of communication would be sent to almost all business associates. One also needs to be clear beforehand as to what stationery requirements ar
The word **your** in the sentence above is used incorrectly. It SHOULD be written as **you're**, which is the shortened version of **you are**.
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The key to avoiding these glaring errors is as follows:
* admit you might be tired or you might have read your text too many times to be able to notice any problems
* admit that spelling and grammar might not be your best skills
* acknowledge that you want your text, document, website etc to be the BEST IT CAN BE
* ask one or more friends or associates to read the text for you - reading something with a fresh *eye* can quickly spot mistakes
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What's the BIGGEST PROOFREADING BOOBOO?
People proofread the small print, the regular text and FORGET to proof the MAJOR HEADINGS.
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Online businesses do best with online marketing. Online opportunity and online work is, at the moment, at its zenith. Online communities help me connect Defining Collaboration Communities and Collaboration Web 2. Perhaps a better way of stating the issue is: What should you do to make online work successful in your work area. Most people manage by deadlines, and making decisions based on the online input keeps it real. People need to know what they are expected to do when they come to the online work area.Creative Commons licenses attach to the work and authorize everyone who comes in contact with the work to use it consistent with the license. Creative Commons licenses are expressed in three different formats: the Commons Deed (human-readable code), the Legal Code (lawyer-readable code); and the metadata (machine readable code). Creative Commons licenses give you the ability to dict
* typing errors
* spelling mistakes
* grammatical problems
* punctuation problems.
Wow! A whopping 50%!
Hard to believe??
No, I don't think it is.
In my daily business life I briefly skim or read anywhere up to hundreds of web pages, brochures, flyers, business cards and emails per day.
I'm lucky - I've got a *proofreader's eye* [I'll give it back soon - haha] which means that mistakes like those mentioned above just JUMP OFF THE PAGE and draw my attention to them.
I can't help myself - I'm a wordsmith, a lover of words, and despite all those years at school with my eyes rolling back in my head with boredom during the English class, the information somehow seeped into my brain and it stuck.
Now I'm one of those people who wants to correct the mistakes on restaurant menus, much to the horror of my friends and biz associates. I used to carry a red pen [to make corrections ... :o>] but I've been banned from doing that.
How many times have I seen this doozy, in print, on websites and on big signs and billboards outside stores:
*For all your stationary needs, visit Blahblahblah Company!*
See how they spelt *stationAry*, with an *a*??
Don't they know this means *standing still, not moving* when spelt this way??
Obviously not. So how to remember HOW to spell it? I have a little saying which I learnt as a child:
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E is for ENVELOPE.
A is for APPLE.
StationEry with an E for Envelope.
StationAry with an A for Apple.
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The thinking behind this is that an apple sits still, so therefore is *stationAry*, and an Envelope is one piece of *stationEry* with an E. For more info, visit this page: http://humbleapostrophe.com/
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YOUR / YOU'RE / YORE
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If you want to say, *Your shoes are lovely.*, use YOUR.
If you want to say, *You're late!!*, use YOU'RE, which is the shortened version of YOU ARE.
If you want to talk about historical times, you might say, *In days of yore, there were no motor vehicles.*, and use YORE.
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COMMON BOOBOOS ONLINE TODAY!
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1. I see this one all the time, and spotted this on a top affiliate website:
==> One of the biggest mistakes I see affiliates making everyday is that **their** building a short-term business
The word **their** in the sentence above is used incorrectly.
It SHOULD be written as **they're**, which is the shortened version of **they are**.
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2. On a recruitment site I spotted the following:
==> Currently we have a number of temporary **vacancy's**.
WRONG!!!!! No need for an apostrophe in the sentence above!
The word **vacancy's** should be written as **vacancies**, which is the plural form of the word vacancy.
To put an apostrophe at the end of the word and add an *s* means you want to show ownership of something ... so ask yourself, *What do the vacancies OWN?*. Of course they own zip, nada, nothing ... so DON'T use an apostrophe here.
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3. On the same recruitment site I spotted this:
==> If you happen to be a Secretary or Administrator with 3-5+ years of experience and **your** looking to make your next move ...
The word **your** in the sentence above is used incorrectly. It SHOULD be written as **you're**, which is the shortened version of **you are**.
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The key to avoiding these glaring errors is as follows:
* admit you might be tired or you might have read your text too many times to be able to notice any problems
* admit that spelling and grammar might not be your best skills
* acknowledge that you want your text, document, website etc to be the BEST IT CAN BE
* ask one or more friends or associates to read the text for you - reading something with a fresh *eye* can quickly spot mistakes
* * * * * * * * *
What's the BIGGEST PROOFREADING BOOBOO?
People proofread the small print, the regular text and FORGET to proof the MAJOR HEADINGS.
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Pallets are platforms that are used for transporting or storing things. They are used especially in industries like factories, warehouses, retail, food storage, grains, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, etc.Pallet racks are the stands where pallets can be stored. Each rack can effectively hold hundreds of pallets, depending on the size. Pallet racks are excellent for managing space within a warehouse or a store.There are different kinds of pallet racks: pushback pallet racks, selective pallet racks, pallet flow racks, reel racks, double-deep selective, carpet racks, seismic racks, bolt connection racks, boat racks, empty pallet storage racks, mezzanine racks, custom/combination racks, die storage racks, structural racks, drive-in pallet racks, and drive-through pallet racks.Every industrial application or area has different pallet rack needs. Hence, these can be custom designed as p
How many times have I seen this doozy, in print, on websites and on big signs and billboards outside stores:
*For all your stationary needs, visit Blahblahblah Company!*
See how they spelt *stationAry*, with an *a*??
Don't they know this means *standing still, not moving* when spelt this way??
Obviously not. So how to remember HOW to spell it? I have a little saying which I learnt as a child:
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E is for ENVELOPE.
A is for APPLE.
StationEry with an E for Envelope.
StationAry with an A for Apple.
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The thinking behind this is that an apple sits still, so therefore is *stationAry*, and an Envelope is one piece of *stationEry* with an E. For more info, visit this page: http://humbleapostrophe.com/
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YOUR / YOU'RE / YORE
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If you want to say, *Your shoes are lovely.*, use YOUR.
If you want to say, *You're late!!*, use YOU'RE, which is the shortened version of YOU ARE.
If you want to talk about historical times, you might say, *In days of yore, there were no motor vehicles.*, and use YORE.
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COMMON BOOBOOS ONLINE TODAY!
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1. I see this one all the time, and spotted this on a top affiliate website:
==> One of the biggest mistakes I see affiliates making everyday is that **their** building a short-term business
The word **their** in the sentence above is used incorrectly.
It SHOULD be written as **they're**, which is the shortened version of **they are**.
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2. On a recruitment site I spotted the following:
==> Currently we have a number of temporary **vacancy's**.
WRONG!!!!! No need for an apostrophe in the sentence above!
The word **vacancy's** should be written as **vacancies**, which is the plural form of the word vacancy.
To put an apostrophe at the end of the word and add an *s* means you want to show ownership of something ... so ask yourself, *What do the vacancies OWN?*. Of course they own zip, nada, nothing ... so DON'T use an apostrophe here.
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3. On the same recruitment site I spotted this:
==> If you happen to be a Secretary or Administrator with 3-5+ years of experience and **your** looking to make your next move ...
The word **your** in the sentence above is used incorrectly. It SHOULD be written as **you're**, which is the shortened version of **you are**.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The key to avoiding these glaring errors is as follows:
* admit you might be tired or you might have read your text too many times to be able to notice any problems
* admit that spelling and grammar might not be your best skills
* acknowledge that you want your text, document, website etc to be the BEST IT CAN BE
* ask one or more friends or associates to read the text for you - reading something with a fresh *eye* can quickly spot mistakes
* * * * * * * * *
What's the BIGGEST PROOFREADING BOOBOO?
People proofread the small print, the regular text and FORGET to proof the MAJOR HEADINGS.
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Electronic commerce (e-commerce) is increasingly discussed and written about in today’s knowledge-based economies. Although there are currently no internationally agreed-upon definitions of e-commerce, the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) defines e-commerce transactions as: the sale or purchase of goods or services, whether between businesses, households, individuals, governments, and other public or private organisations, conducted over computer-mediated networks. The goods and services are ordered over those networks, but the payment and the ultimate delivery of the good or service may be conducted on or off-line. The concept of e-commerce extends into communications, promotion, customer service, statistics, and usage patterns. However, often overlooked when examining e-commerce acceptance or failure is the social and cultural impact of conducting conventional busine
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YOUR / YOU'RE / YORE
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If you want to say, *Your shoes are lovely.*, use YOUR.
If you want to say, *You're late!!*, use YOU'RE, which is the shortened version of YOU ARE.
If you want to talk about historical times, you might say, *In days of yore, there were no motor vehicles.*, and use YORE.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
COMMON BOOBOOS ONLINE TODAY!
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1. I see this one all the time, and spotted this on a top affiliate website:
==> One of the biggest mistakes I see affiliates making everyday is that **their** building a short-term business
The word **their** in the sentence above is used incorrectly.
It SHOULD be written as **they're**, which is the shortened version of **they are**.
* * * * * * * * *
2. On a recruitment site I spotted the following:
==> Currently we have a number of temporary **vacancy's**.
WRONG!!!!! No need for an apostrophe in the sentence above!
The word **vacancy's** should be written as **vacancies**, which is the plural form of the word vacancy.
To put an apostrophe at the end of the word and add an *s* means you want to show ownership of something ... so ask yourself, *What do the vacancies OWN?*. Of course they own zip, nada, nothing ... so DON'T use an apostrophe here.
* * * * * * * * *
3. On the same recruitment site I spotted this:
==> If you happen to be a Secretary or Administrator with 3-5+ years of experience and **your** looking to make your next move ...
The word **your** in the sentence above is used incorrectly. It SHOULD be written as **you're**, which is the shortened version of **you are**.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The key to avoiding these glaring errors is as follows:
* admit you might be tired or you might have read your text too many times to be able to notice any problems
* admit that spelling and grammar might not be your best skills
* acknowledge that you want your text, document, website etc to be the BEST IT CAN BE
* ask one or more friends or associates to read the text for you - reading something with a fresh *eye* can quickly spot mistakes
* * * * * * * * *
What's the BIGGEST PROOFREADING BOOBOO?
People proofread the small print, the regular text and FORGET to proof the MAJOR HEADINGS.
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There are many people who wish to get into the mobile oil change business and there are many packages available on the Internet for this. Having been in the mobile auto services business for some 27-years it has always been of interest to me how to best put together the perfect rig or van set up in order to be the most efficient possible.This way you can best service the customer and of course make money too. After all if you are running a small business no matter how small one of your primary goals should be to make money right? Now then, recently I was asked by a gentleman to tell him how much it costs for a complete mobile oil change van and package.Well, we do not sell Mobile Oil Change Vans or products and I cannot imagine what gave him this idea or what led him to such false assumptions and erroneous thought process. We do not sell products or Offer anything to the public? Yet
The word **their** in the sentence above is used incorrectly.
It SHOULD be written as **they're**, which is the shortened version of **they are**.
* * * * * * * * *
2. On a recruitment site I spotted the following:
==> Currently we have a number of temporary **vacancy's**.
WRONG!!!!! No need for an apostrophe in the sentence above!
The word **vacancy's** should be written as **vacancies**, which is the plural form of the word vacancy.
To put an apostrophe at the end of the word and add an *s* means you want to show ownership of something ... so ask yourself, *What do the vacancies OWN?*. Of course they own zip, nada, nothing ... so DON'T use an apostrophe here.
* * * * * * * * *
3. On the same recruitment site I spotted this:
==> If you happen to be a Secretary or Administrator with 3-5+ years of experience and **your** looking to make your next move ...
The word **your** in the sentence above is used incorrectly. It SHOULD be written as **you're**, which is the shortened version of **you are**.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The key to avoiding these glaring errors is as follows:
* admit you might be tired or you might have read your text too many times to be able to notice any problems
* admit that spelling and grammar might not be your best skills
* acknowledge that you want your text, document, website etc to be the BEST IT CAN BE
* ask one or more friends or associates to read the text for you - reading something with a fresh *eye* can quickly spot mistakes
* * * * * * * * *
What's the BIGGEST PROOFREADING BOOBOO?
People proofread the small print, the regular text and FORGET to proof the MAJOR HEADINGS.
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LLCs, or limited liability companies, have become more and more popular, especially in Nevada. The primary reason for popularity of LLCs is their ability to combine the personal liability protection of corporations with attractive tax benefits and the simplicity of forging a partnership. In addition, they are extremely flexible and require less paperwork. LLCs can be set up as new entities, or converted from an existing business. Estimates reveal that Nevada, with 40,000 LLCs in 2005, has more than the corporate-friendly state of Delaware.What are the benefits associated with a Nevada limited liability company? First, it provides protection from personal liability. Second, it portrays a better image of the organization and enhances its credibility. Third, it offers “pass-through” taxation. Fourth, it also offers increased privacy to the owners. The Nevada LLC today has become popular prima
The word **your** in the sentence above is used incorrectly. It SHOULD be written as **you're**, which is the shortened version of **you are**.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The key to avoiding these glaring errors is as follows:
* admit you might be tired or you might have read your text too many times to be able to notice any problems
* admit that spelling and grammar might not be your best skills
* acknowledge that you want your text, document, website etc to be the BEST IT CAN BE
* ask one or more friends or associates to read the text for you - reading something with a fresh *eye* can quickly spot mistakes
* * * * * * * * *
What's the BIGGEST PROOFREADING BOOBOO?
People proofread the small print, the regular text and FORGET to proof the MAJOR HEADINGS.
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What should be proofread?
* business cards - I wish I had a dollar for every one I've seen with a typo on it
* contracts
* documents
* letters
* website content
* website links [quite often a typo will send a visitor into cyberspace]
* a series of autoresponders, or email course
* newsletters - online AND offline
* ebooks, especially as these will be around for many many years to come
* any document which will reflect on you or your business, in any way.
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WHAT'S WORSE THAN MAKING TYPOS & ERRORS?
Not being able to see them in the first place.
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COULD THIS BE YOU?
You've launched your website, you've done a great job ... and you didn't ask anyone to help you proofread your site, just to give you an opinion. You're wondering why you're not getting any clients, and no-one is signing up for your newsletter. What on earth could be the problem? Ahhhhhhh ... some kind soul finally emails you to tell you they were offended by a phrase on your home page. Yikes! This could have been avoided!!
Sometimes when we work on something for such a long time, we are immune to it in many ways - when we read over text again and again, we can't see the mistakes.
Let someone with a fresh eye do this for you.
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STOP mistakes BEFORE they are a problem
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Unproofed websites show unprofessional regard. Don't get caught out - ask someone to proof your site today!
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The main thing to understand is that not everyone is great at everything. You're probably great at selling your product or service - that doesn't mean you have to be great at proofreading too.
Let someone else do that for you - whether it's a friend, business associate or professional proofreader, do yourself a favor and let your words BE THE BEST THAT THEY CAN BE. If you have any questions, pop over to this page and type me a message: http://tinyurl.com/8az2v
Good luck,
Teena!
Psst! If you'd like to get the not-too-annoyingly-regular ezine from Teena, the Apostrophe Queen, pop over to the website and sign up on the *Hot Apostrophe* Newsletter page. You'll get tips, tricks and some things to make you really really think hard. :o>
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