Spell Check - Really, It's That Simple

Have you ever received an email from someone with spelling errors in it?  Worse yet, ever send one?  We have gotten so complacent with our communication that even if we are corresponding in a "professional" manner, it still looks like some code we would send to our best friend.

There is a difference between personal and professional images.  One of the biggest factors is that in a business setting people expect us to do things to the best of our abilities.  After all, we are getting paid for what we do - aren't we?  What image are you sending to people?  Is it something that shows you care about what you are doing?  You care about them?  You care about your job?

It appalls me when I see an advertisement or edited document that has a typo in it and it wasn't intended.  Who did such sloppy work?  Will that organization do as poor a job on my tasks? 

How do you avoid such issues? 
1)  Slow down
2)  Utilize spell check, but still check it with your own eyes
3)  Utilize grammar check, but still check it with your own eyes
4)  Reread it out loud and make sure it make sense to your ears as well
5)  If all else fails, read it backwards so your brain can't read what you are expecting it to say