A recent study of 100 LinkedIn profiles found that those possessing strong writing skills received considerably more promotions over a ten-year period than their colleagues demonstrating weaker writing skills. Business writing skills can have wide-ranging, effects on your career. Such skills can affect your ability to create successful business plans, attract investors, communicate with employees, and communicate with clients. The skills learned in this course will enable you to communicate clearly, concisely, and creatively via the written word—the skills you need to get your points across effectively and distinguish yourself from the competition. Many of the skills you learn in this course can also be applied to your presentations.