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How to Plan a Working Vacation

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Fischer-Rosenthal also recommends booking refundable accommodations and services whenever possible, just in case your travel plans change with short notice. When booking longer stays, especially during low season, hotels may offer a discount off the standard rate.

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How the Best Hotels Win Repeat Bookings

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Follow these golden rules to build a reputation as a caring bed and breakfast, boutique hotel or national chain, to win repeat bookings. Send a thank you email a day after they make a reservation, and deliver personal customer service that makes them feel appreciated from the moment they check in. Here’s how to do it….

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How to Boost Online Sales

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An email sign-up form with a promise of something in return: This can be a discount code, free e-book or video related to your business, access to a free consultation or another giveaway. Email Opt-In ideas. In the first year, 208 people created wish lists, and 36 booked consultations.

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Chiasmus: When Words Mirror Each Other in a Sentence

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Dr. Mardy Grothe’s book: Never Let a Fool Kiss You or a Kiss Fool You: Chiasmus and a World of Quotations That Say What They Mean and Mean What They Say ). Simply email me with Chiasmus Collection in the subject line. Email it to me to add to this Chiasmus Collection. Experts have made them accessible and even popular (e.g.,

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How Do You Choose the Right Punctuation? Emphasis Is Your Clue

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For clear explanations of all things punctuation, a good reference is The Best Punctuation Book, Period by June Casagrande. I like Casagrande’s book because it guides correct usage depending on its application. Her guide applies to books, journalism, and business, as well as science and academic publications.

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Five Questions to Ask Before Saying “I’m Done” (Writing Tips)

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Suppose you’re writing a sensitive email, article, or letter—one that’s extremely important in your world. Enjoy a $30 discount at checkout with the code ODI at www.wordtrippers.com/odi. To assist in this mission, she has created resources that include Word Trippers E-Book , 18 Days to Better Writing , and Word Trippers Tips.

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Celebrate Admin Professionals Month by Resolving to Write “Right”

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In reports and email messages, are bullet points or paragraphs more common? Refresh your writing skills by consulting reference and business writing books. Enjoy a $30 discount at checkout with the code ODI at www.wordtrippers.com/odi. are contractions such as “it’s” and “can’t” acceptable? Be specific—e.g.,