I was working with a young entrepreneur from Toronto, called Robert, on developing his web presence and we started to exchange a few emails on the 'how and why' of setting up a website. Robert had the good sense to register a domain name in preparation for developing his site. But when I received his first few emails I noticed he was still using his ISP email address instead of an address based on his business domain name. The email address looked something like this: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

This is a very common mistake.

Email With Domain Names

If you have read the Tetsou article 'How To Create A Business Email Address', you will know that you don't have to have a website to use your newly purchased domain name. You don't even need an email account associated with the name as long as your domain name provider allows you to forward email as part of its general package of services. In the UK I use 123-reg from Pipex as my preferred name provider, which provides many of these options.

Business Email Etiquette

Regardless of whether you work for a large corporation or for yourself as a solo entrepreneur, email has become an indispensable part of day-to-day business life. It is therefore essential that you use it to maximum effect and avoid some of the pitfalls of email etiquette – sometimes called netiquette.

Email Netiquette

Good email etiquette, or netiquette, is more than just making your text look nice; it is about communicating effectively with colleagues and clients. Poor email communication in a large corporation can have a severe career limiting effect, while for the solo entrepreneur it can be perceived as unprofessional and small-time. If email is the first piece of written communication a client or colleague receives from you, then it is important that you avoid these 7 deadly sins of email.