Business Letter Writing

 

Being good at Business Letter Writing is essential for anyone needing to create a professional image with other organizations or clients.

Whether you are a small business or an employee of a large concern this ability will gain respect for your company and help your progress within your own organization.

Amongst the various layouts used a good business letter format is set out here.

Use your organization's headed paper which usually has the company logo, contact and address details across the top of the page.

Below this left aligned type the date

Next the name of the recipient company followed by it's address all left aligned.

Below this "For the Attention of" followed by the name of the person addressed or their position in the organization.

Then the salutation such as Dear Sirs Dear Sir Dear Ms etc as appropriate.

The subject of the letter in bold type center aligned

The subject matter of the letter.

Sincerely or Yours Sincerely

A space for your signature

Your Initial and surname.

Here are some examples of business letters.

When you have finished check the spelling wording and punctuation. Then print out your draft make sure the alignment and spacing is symmetrical on the page.

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