According to a recent news report, the owners and managers of a number of businesses have been having difficulty understanding the credit agreements they have entered into with their bank. Their lawyers and accountants have also found the agreements difficult … Continue reading
A few years ago, I was approached to edit a report prepared by what turned out to be a decidedly dodgy investment company. ‘At the moment, it’s too easy to understand,’ the CEO told me. ‘It needs to be more … Continue reading
Although I haven’t heard it for a year or two, there used to be a common saying among sub-editors: If it’s not true, you shouldn’t say it; and if it is true, you probably don’t need to say it. More often than … Continue reading
For at least the past 250 years, the English language has had a handful of words which are not considered appropriate for use in polite company. Vulgar is a term that dictionaries sometimes use to describe these words. Coarse is … Continue reading