7] Check those simple small words, such as: of, it, in, is,for, be, and I.[I, should be a capital, regardless of where it is.]

Other important points in addition to ones above are included below. These are not to be excluded and you may think this is a lot of unnecessary work, but isn't your piece important. You wouldn't be writing it, if it wasn't.

1] Do you have enough ideas incorporated into your selection?

2] Be sure you are not wandering away from thesis.

3] Are you proving your point and is it interesting?

4] Is content in order and does it flow smoothly?

5] Answer following questions when you are proofreading. A. Who? B. What? C. Where? D. When? E. Why? If one of these are missing, then you need to go back and revise.

All of above tips for proofreading are of upmost importance even on a web page of your web site. The following tips are also helpful in finishing touches of your site.

1] Start your inspection by checking to make sure all links work.

2] Look at text and see if it is readable. If you can't see it,others cannot read it. The background may not be suitable.

3] Verify that all your information is up to date.

4] Is all information in a sensible order, and delete or add information.

5] Use scroll bar on side to view one line at a time, either from bottom or top. I find this very useful when reading, etc.

Proofreading has a nature of time consumption and if you do not have time, find someone that does. It will boost your sales and your site will have a look of a professional.

I am not a professional and never claim to be, but I will proofread following types of content, sent by email if you want a little help. I am not charging a enormous fee for service. I have an Associate Degree in Accounting, and extensive courses in English, Business Communications, Ethics, and Public Speaking.

Still, target is your boss so you want to be a little tactful. Here is how you might write your close:

"By starting immediately on this project, I estimate we can have positive results to show Executive Board at their next meeting in June. I have an open schedule tomorrow afternoon and could meet with you to discuss details. If you are available, have Alice call me about a time that would be convenient for you."

Notice how cleverly you have constructed your close. You have inserted a note of urgency without being demanding. You have also lifted burden of response from target and placed it on someone else. This could be a secretary or assistant.

The easier you make it for a target to respond, quicker you'll get that reply.

You could also take necessity of responding completely off target's shoulder by volunteering to do follow- up.

"I'll call you tomorrow morning, after you've had an opportunity to read through my proposal. We can then set up a time to discuss details."

Notice that you haven't even suggested that your proposal might not be accepted. From a psychological standpoint, this makes refusal, if there is one, more difficult. Overcoming a positive with a negative generally takes extra effort.

Writing a close for Imcoms going to associates or subordinates, requires a bit different approach. I'll cover that type of close in future Imcom coaching articles.

Just remember, no matter who you are talking to, spell out exactly what action you want taken. And try to insert a note of urgency. Faint heart never won a fair response. (Or, something like that.)