Email remains one of the most common forms of business communication in use today, and as such, workers have to deal with increasing numbers of emails as more work is done remotely. The average office worker is estimated to send about 40 emails each day and receive more than 120!

To make sure your message gets through (rather than tossed in the trash), you have to craft a business email that stands out from the crowd. From the moment a message hits their inbox to the moment they press reply, your email must be perfect.

Don't worry; it only sounds a lot harder than it is. We've put together a list of best practices for writing business emails that will ensure your messages are read and replied to rather than left among the litter.