Spelling mistakes cost millions in lost online sales

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This article Spelling mistakes 'cost millions' in lost online sales by Sean Coughlan, the BBC News education correspondent, illustrates why companies and organisations should seriously think about including a spelling course for their employees as part of their personal and professional development.

Those seeking work should also consider this. A recent survey by the CBI found that 42% of employers are not satisfied with the basic reading and writing skills of school leavers; apparently, almost half have actually had to invest in some kind of remedial training to improve their skills.

See also an article in Management Today


14 Jul 2011
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"I ran the trial with a small group of students over three weeks before the summer holidays," she says. "I quickly saw the benefits, and signed up."

King's Leadership Academy, Warrington

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