Business english first meeting

This reference sheet provides short phrases to help you run a business meeting from start to finish.
Generally speaking, you should use formal English to run a business meeting.
As you participate, it's a good idea to paraphrase others' ideas to make sure you understand.
Welcome participants with quick phrases and get down to business .

However, sometimes, even things as plain as day can slip your mind in a meeting, especially when you have to hold your nerves.
Let’s go over all the phrases that can come in handy in the first couple of minutes of your call — from welcoming and introducing the participants to sharing the agenda and goals of your meeting.

They are ideal for business professionals, including:

(Download) When starting a meeting, you’ll want to start by giving the meeting participants all the information they need to take in and enjoy the meeting

This includes things like introducing yourself and others, and setting the meeting’s agenda and objectives

Before anything else, start on a friendly footing with a warm and friendly greeting

However, sometimes, even things as plain as day can slip your mind in a meeting, especially when you have to hold your nerves

Let’s go over all the phrases that can come in handy in the first couple of minutes of your call — from welcoming and introducing the participants to sharing the agenda and goals of your meeting