In this world of advanced technology, our thoughts speed through cyber space at an incredible speed. We use pictures, sound bites, videos, and most importantly the written word. Much of what we do on the web does not require a tremendous amount of accuracy. Our friends will not judge us if we spell a word wrong. In fact, they will probably not even notice the mistakes at all. They are more interested in what we have to say rather than how we say it. This is not true in business communication. How we communicate is just as important as what we have to say.
It's easy to verbally tell a client what you have on your mind. You get an immediate response and the opportunity to correct a misconception. This is not true when you communicate with the written word. If you do not specifically say what you mean, your audience is mislead or confused. Furthermore, should your documents be poorly written, the prospective client gets a very poor impression. Your competence is in question, and a job could be lost.
When you write, a lack of punctuation and poor spelling can give a bad impression to your prospective clients. A poorly written brochure or pamphlet, bid or proposal could make or break a deal. Let's face it. You are judged by your ability to write well just as you are judged by the clothes you wear. You would never go to a business meeting wearing a pair of sweat pants and a sweat shirt unless the occasion specially called for very casual attire. You would probably wear a suit. Wearing a neatly pressed suit not only shows you have respect for the client, but it shows you are accomplished and confident. What you write also shows accomplishment and confidence. Would you hire someone who sent you a poorly written proposal? You probably would not. The pendulum also swings the other way. You cannot expect prospective clients to hire your company if you do not present yourself in a literate and competent manner.
You could make mistakes without realizing it. When you write crucial documents, it is vitally important that every word, every sentence, every paragraph is written correctly. Your prospective clients will pick up on every mistake and misspelling. Your clients are actually interviewing you for the job by observing your written expertise. A poorly written document speaks badly of your abilities and performance. A perfectly written document says that you are fully in charge and can deliver what the client wants when he/she wants it. Never overestimate your ability to write. A second opinion from a very knowledgeable professional is always the best way to go.
JMS not only offers services to business people but also to authors. We offer the best and most comprehensive editing available with some manuscripts being edited 5 or 6 times before submission to the author. Our customer service is second to none with personal communication between JMS professionals and our clients a priority.
JMS was founded by Jeannette M. Konior, M. Ed., herself a veteran English teacher, to help not only authors and business people but also college students. Our qualified staff members WILL NOT write college papers, but they will edit those papers and actually tutor the student. The student receives guidance in grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and organization. After we edit the student's paper, we explain to the student why the mistakes are mistakes and how to correct them in the future. All this is done either personally or over the phone for long distance clients. The student comes away with a much better understanding of writing and will be able to write much better in the future.
In summary, JMS professionals will give 110% to every client. Our editing is accurate and comprehensive. Our writing is of the highest quality. Our customer service is second to none. In short, we'll do the very best job we can for all of our clients.
