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Hello Warren,

I hold a Master of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine and a Specialized Associates Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology.

What would be the correct abbreviated designations of my degrees to print on advertising material such as business cards, brochures, and other media ads?

M.S. Oriental Medicine?
MS Oriental Medicine?
MSOM?
M.S.O.M?
M.S.?
MS?


Specialized Associates Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology:
AS
A.S.
A.S.E.E.?
ASEE?
AS Specialized EE?
A.S. Specialized EE?
ASEE Specialized?
A.S.E.E. Specialized
S.A.S.E.E.?
SASEE?

These were just some of the titles I could think of.

Thanks for any help!

With best regards,

Mike E.  

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Hi, Mike--

Thank you for unchecking 'Private,' and thank you for using AllExperts.com.

Let me ask you some questions, if you don't mind. Depending on your responses, there might be a few more. I have to do this so that I can try to see the world you're seeing:

1. I'm having a hard time understanding the connection, if any, between the two degrees. Can you help me out with that?

2. Are you self-employed?

3. What is the target market of your advertising/promotional effort? By target market, I mean a description of the individuals or businesses to whom you aim to sell your product(s) or service(s)?

Bear with me here, Mike, and we'll get this done. Thanks in advance for your patience and perseverance.

Take care--

Warren

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I believe I can answer nearly any question about business writing. That goes in spades if the target audience is a lay readership. I make my living writing and speaking. N.B.: I DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS MARKED 'PRIVATE' because I believe that knowledge should be shared, not hoarded. I also believe such questions are likely to be submitted by people trying to cheat. In addition, don't waste your time asking me to write something for you. You don't learn anything if I do that. I'm happy to critique something that YOU write, of course. That's the best way for you to learn how to write well.

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My profession is business valuation, which means appraising businesses whose shares are not publicly traded. This requires in-depth knowledge about a number of disciplines, including economics, finance, strategic management, accounting, anthropology, statistics, and psychology. The left-brain part of me must conduct rigorous research and financial analysis. The right-brain side must then separate what matters from what doesn't and then explain it all in writing (and in everyday English) to people (usually business owners, but sometimes judges and juries) who do not have the expertise that I have been lucky enough to acquire over the years. I love what I do and consider myself fortunate to live in a country where I can do what I love doing and make a nice living doing it. I am glad to help with writing issues, but NOT, please, with any valuation, business consulting, or other non-writing questions.

Organizations
CFA Institute, American Society of Appraisers, Strategic Management Society, Academy of Management, Culver Legion, National Association of Scholars.

Publications
Besides two published books (search for "Warren D. Miller" on Amazon), I have written for the Harvard Business Review, American Fly Fisher, Business Valuation Review, CPA Expert, Academy of Management Executive, CFA Digest, Valuation Strategies, and others.

Education/Credentials
MBA - Oklahoma State U. (1991); BBA - U. of Oklahoma (1975); Chartered Financial Analyst designation (2006) Accredited Senior Appraiser (2006) Certified Public Accountant (1992)

Awards and Honors
Business Valuation Volunteer of the Year (2001) - American Institute of CPAs Winner - Oklahoma Humorous-Speaking Contest - Toastmasters International (1971)

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