As we more often communicate one step removed from face-to-face communication, it becomes imperative that we have good business communications skills. Without them our message can too easily get lost or misinterpreted. In those cases when we are face-to-face with a colleague, polished business communications skills are an unspoken way of relaying confidence and reliability.
Because business communication runs through every channel of life at work, the skill with which it is used can easily determine the trajectory of a conversation or even a career. At the very least, not employing positive business communication skills can be distracting and make you less persuasive.
Good business communication skills convey confidence and make your message more compelling.