Suggestions for better business communication (A)

Communicating effectively is very important for business.  Here are some suggestions for better business communication.

Choose the correct channel to portray your message

·                      ·  In person

·                      ·  Meeting

·                      ·  Phone call

·                      · Text message

·                      ·  Letter

·                      · E-mail

     

      Use different tones to use when speaking

·                     ·  Passive voice for negative news

·                     ·  Active voice for positive news

Know the audience

·                     ·  Nonverbal communication

·                     ·  Culture/ Background information

Don’t be biased 

      ·  Age

      ·  Gender

      ·  Race

Dress appropriate

·                     ·  Men- suit and tie

·                     ·  Women- dress, dress pants, dress shirt

Speak with confidence

·                      ·  Talk clearly

·                      ·  Get your point across

Proper Etiquette

·  Arrive early

·  Follow the dress code

·  Be appropriate

Make eye contact 

These are just a few suggestions for communicating better in business. I hope this helped anyone trying to communicate with an employee or coworker.