How do I write a subject line if I want someone to do something for me?

How do I write a subject line if I want someone to do something for me?

Tim Burress (E-mail Etiquette and Organization Specialist) gives expert video advice on: What is important to include in a business e-mail 'subject line'?; How do I write a subject line in an e-mail that delivers requested information? and more...

If you want someone to do something for you, you could use a descriptive word in the subject line of your business e-mail. In other words, you should use the word "Action:" in the subject line and then be descriptive. For example, "Action : Please submit your business plan to me by 5pm, Tuesday May 15th" is very clear, very descriptive and you're giving a word up front in your subject line to signal to the receiver of the business e-mail that you need them to do something. The word "Action" is a great way to do this.