Saturday, May 26, 2007

Components of Business Communications

Business communications. The phrase seems somehow elusive. Most small businesses know that they need to have it, but are a little confused about what business communications really is. The fact of the matter is that business communications is not just one thing. There are many things that fall under the umbrella of this term, and it is important to make use of them in any business.

Copywriting

This is a big part of effective business communications. Copywriting is how you communicate to others what your product is. Copywriting encompasses copy for ads and copy for your Web site it. It is the content that allows you to tell other why your product is so great. There are very few functions under the business communications umbrella that are as important as copywriting, especially when it comes to encouraging people to buy your products.

One aspect of copywriting is publicity. Publicity involves writing press releases which you then distribute in order to attract public attention and to generate positive coverage for your company.

Newsletters to customers are also very beneficial results of good copywriting. They keep customers updated, and it helps them feel as though they are part of a community that cares. Additionally, you can include special sales or new items in these newsletters.

Using your copywriting expertise, you can create eye-catching flyers, brochures, and one-time features to. These additional tools are very useful to any business, they fuel growth.

Correspondence

Business letters are how you communicate with others who help keep the business running. You send these to suppliers and clients and backers. With increased reliance on technology, emails fall into this category. Letters can be emailed, as stated before, faxed, or even delivered by courier or through the mail. This correspondence is what keeps your business functioning.

Internal Communications

Inter-office communication forms part of business communications. Memos, messages, phone calls and meetings are all forms of inter-office communication. You need to communicate with members of your staff so that they understand what is expected of them and are clear on their job specifications. In addition, you can give them feedback about their performance and this helps boost their morale. Open channels of communication in an organization ensure that everyone is kept up to date and they generally foster a good working atmosphere.

Promotional Items

While not to every businessperson's taste, promotional items can help attract people to your side. They can create a public presence generate company awareness and enhance your business image as a sound, reliable and professional company. They include items such as shirts, business diaries, pens, tote bags, key chains and even little toys. No matter how you might wince at them remember they attract public attention, especially because carry them around a lot of the time.

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