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What is the purpose of a  business letter?

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What is the purpose of a  business letter?

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Most of the time a business letter has the meaning in the name. It is used for more formal letters to a boss, another company or to acknowledge a customer who has had a complaint towards your company or store. It is also used when a retailing market wants to sell something to you.

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When should you use a business letter format?

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When should you use a business letter format?

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The best time to use the business letter format is when you are addressing someone who you are not close to. For example you can send a business letter to a potential employer or an employee you would like to hire. It helps someone showcase their qualities or also to communicate well with others. It shows that you are more professional than if you wrote a informal letter.

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Business letters must include: the return address, a date, the address from where you are writing from, and a salutation for the Introduction. It needs a body, with all the information and it ends with a conclusion and a signature line with your name and signature

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Who is the intended audience for this letter?

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Who is the intended audience for this letter?

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Depending on who writes the letter this can vary. Most of the time it is meant for an employer, employee, customer or company. This format helps out when it comes to workplaces because it can be used in any situation.

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_bthEklHU9S6G7M42dV5LxQiMcv-mHGUHKwOTOyxY-8/edit (this is a format you can use to help you)

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You should first decide on what type of letter you want to write about; if it is a complaint, inquiry, cover letter, adjustment letter, or letters to inform, persuade or resign. There are many other kind of letters that can be used.

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Write an outline of what you would like to write. Gather important information on the topic that you want to write about. Use proper sources.

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Use the format that was talked about in the prior notes
Addresses
Date
Address
Greeting
Body
Signature Line

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Use the right vocabulary when writing a business letter as it is formal and is being seen by people you would like to make a good impression.

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Check your grammar, spelling punctuation and orientation. This is one of the most important things to a business letter.

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If it is being hand written, it should be neat and if it is a typed document it should be size 12 and in a legible font like Ariel or Times New Roman.

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- Rely on the computer for spelling and grammar mistakes
- Be sarcastic or overly joke
- Be unprofessional

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-  Think of the reader
- Keep it short
- Structure and organize it before you write it
- Find a good tone to write in
- Save work for further sources