Business Style Handbook, Second Edition: An A-To-Z Guide for Effective Writing on the Job (Revised)

Revised and updated for the newest digital platforms--the classic guide to business writing style and protocols

While retaining all the valuable information that has made The Business Style Handbook a modern classic, the second edition provides new words, phrases and guidance to help you express yourself clearly, confidently and correctly on any digital platform.

New to this edition:

• Updated A-to-Z section with 250 new entries
• Best practices for email in a world of portable devices
• Insights from communications executives at global companies

Praise for The Business Style Handbook

"This may be the handiest and clearest book of tips on basic business writing I've read in a long time."
--Pam Robinson, cofounder, the American Copy Editors Society

"An excellent primer on how to communicate effectively in a business setting."
--Michael Barry, vice president, media relations, Insurance Information Institute

"This book is especially helpful for people when English is their second language. I recommend it to all my business classes."
--Elizabeth Xu, Ph.D., author, executive mentor and leadership class instructor, Stanford University

"You never want poor writing to get in the way of what you're saying. . . . This style guide is a valuable resource to help ensure that the quality of your writing differentiates you."
--Bart Mosley, principal and chief investment officer, Alprion Capital Management LP

Helen Cunningham was director of corporate communications at a financial services company for more than a decade. Previously, she held communications/editorial positions at The Economist Group, a major U.S. multinational corporation and an international law firm. She also worked on a joint venture in Moscow. 

Brenda Greene has written four books on business communication. She was also an editor at  CNNmoney.com, Working Woman magazine and The North Jersey Herald & News. Her books, which build on interviews and expertise from Fortune 500 executives, include Get the Interview Every Time (3rd edition published in 2021), You've Got the Interview Now What, The Web 2.0  Job Finder and The Business Style Handbook. In addition, she coauthored a biography, America's Girl, The Incredible Story of How Swimmer Gertrude Ederle Changed the Nation. She is also the founder of Resume Synergy, a career counseling service.