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Business Letter. Ulviyya Agayeva (Q34). Business Letter. Used as a way to communicate to companies Used to request information, send information, give feedback on products or for dozens of other reasons Must look professional!!!. Parts of the Business Letter. Heading Inside Address
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Business Letter Ulviyya Agayeva (Q34)
Business Letter • Used as a way to communicate to companies • Used to request information, send information, give feedback on products or for dozens of other reasons Must look professional!!!
Parts of the Business Letter • Heading • Inside Address • Salutation • Body • Closing • Signature
Example [SENDER'S NAME][SENDER'S ADDRESS][SENDER'S PHONE][SENDER'S E-MAIL][DATE][RECIPIENT W/O PREFIX][RECIPIENT'S TITLE][RECIPIENT'S COMPANY][RECIPIENT'S ADDRESS]Attention [DEPARTMENT/PERSON],
Example Dear [RECIPIENT]: Re: [SUBJECT] [First Salutation then Subject in Business letters] [CONTENT.] [CONTENT.] [Closing (Sincerely, Respectfully, Regards, etc.)], [SENDER] [SENDER'S TITLE]
Heading The heading gives the writer’s address and the date. • The sender’s address • The senders mailing address • Phone number and e-mail address • Date being sent
Heading 234 South 3rd Street Drew, MS 38737 June 6, 2001
Inside Address The inside address gives the name and address of the person or company receiving the letter.
Inside Address Dr. Robert Harris, Director Health Care Center P.O. Box 123 Drew, MS 38737
Salutation The formal greeting is always followed by a colon (:). • Dear Sir: • Dear Madam: • Dear Mr. Harris:
The Body • The body states the purpose of the letter. Facts are given in a brief, logical way. Each paragraph is indented. • When you write a business letter, make your message clear and brief.
Closing The formal closing is followed by a comma. Only the first word is capitalized. Use Sincerely, Regard and Respectfully
Signature The writer’s name is typed four lines below the closing.
Yours truly, Susan Jones Susan Jones Sincerely yours, Susan Jones Susan Jones