Communication Type #3 Non Verbal: It’s not always just “what you say”, but also “how you say it”. Non-verbal cues are very powerful, making it crucial that you pay attention to your actions, as well as your words. Actions that compliment your words will enhance your message, and actions that do not compliment your words will contract your message. Part [...]
Communication Type #2 Verbal: What is true for written communication is also true for verbal communications. Be brief. Be concise. Use short words and sentences. If appropriate support these with short, easy to understand examples. This means that you should prepare your communication in advance whenever possible. In impromptu meetings, think before you speak. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 [...]
Communication Type #1 Written: The best written communication is both complete and concise. You should pinpoint the goal of the communication and then focus only on the pertinent facts. You should organize these facts so that your communication is clear and holds the interest of the reader. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
Wonder how other members are using social media? We did too. Update magazine recently interviewed Stewart Marshall, ACMA, CMA, Richard Wong, CMA and Juanita Lohmeyer, Candidate in the CMA program on how they are using social media and their advice for members. Click here for article.
A new declaration process is proposed for applying tax treaty benefits to income paid to non-residents of Canada. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) would like public comment on the proposed forms, as well as insight into what would be a reasonable transition period. Feedback needed by Sept 30, 2009. Visit: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/formspubs/frms/nr301-2-3-eng.html Comments to: comments_commentaires@cra-arc.gc.ca
