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Ever tried to write good business letters?

Many bright people, perhaps you're one of them, go to great lengths to avoid writing business letters. Even when it means losing the business or customers. The threat of facing a blank page or a bare computer screen can be more powerful than the need to write a letter.



Just the thought of getting started can strike absolute utter terror! "How should I open the letter?" "Just what information do I need to include?" "Am I communicating in the best tone for the situation and is my approach the most effective one?" "What closing will bring the action or reaction I want?" Sometimes the challenge of all these factors so overwhelms us that no letter at all is ever sent, or the letter that is finally composed misses the mark completely.

Frustrating isn’t it? Well Writing a Business Letter shouldn't be. Want to know how to make it easier? Read on and learn how.

Most of us at work or business write e-mail or business correspondence but few of us can write an effective letter. In my previous life as a consultant with Deloitte Consulting, and now as a project manager for DHL, I found that the average letter is impersonal, overly-formal, longwinded and difficult or tedious to read.

When you write a letter you create an image of you and your company in your reader's mind. A good letter should be effortless reading that makes you want to read more. It should be clear and concise, with short sentences and simple words. It should keep to the facts and be easy to read and to understand.

I understand that most business related materials are boring (zzz….), so I have tried to put in a bit of humor in some of my examples. There’s a letter to Dr. Evil, Al Capone, Kermit (the frog) and more. Read on to find out how you too can write a good letter (and have a little fun too).


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Writing Business Letter Essentials
Here are a few practical tips on writing business letter to help you when writing that next letter: Consider your Reader - Who is the reader? In a business letter, it is usually employees,

Business letter format
The way a business letter looks immediately gives the reader their first impression even before they read it. That is why it is important to use the correct business letter format. The quality of the

Advertising Letters
Communicate clearly your needs to the advertising agency or public relations firm. Have an idea of what you want to do in terms of budget, image, and frequency before talking with anyone.

Business Proposals
Provide an overview of the business proposals, including specific recommendations and the total expense to the reader. Provide a detailed cost analysis when possible or appropriate.

Billing Problems
When dealing with a billing problem, acknowledge the error. If it is your fault, apologize and explain why you made the error and what you will do to correct it.

Sales Letters
Sales letters play an important part in the sales process. Some of the functions include identifying new prospects, responding to inquiries, following up on sales calls, acknowledging an order,

Resume Cover Letter
A resume cover letter is a letter accompanying your resume in job application. It is a very influential tool to get an interview. Since the average job opening usually gets around 200 applications of

Letter of Recommendation, Reference Letter
Almost everyone at some point in time will be asked to write a Letter of Recommendation. Whether it's for an employee, a friend, or someone you've worked with, it is important to be prepared to

Letter of Appreciation
There are many ways to state your appreciation to your staff. Recognizing employees for a job well done can be as simple as taking a few minutes to write a letter of appreciation or you can go all the

Thank You Letter
The follow-up thank you letter is one of the important keys in your job search. Within 24 hours of an interview, write a

Resignation Letter
The usual procedure is to draft up a resignation letter to your direct boss and have a meeting with him/her to give them the letter. The letter should be brief, positive and straightforward.

Letter of Termination
At some point in your career, you will have to write a letter of termination. Before you write a letter of termination, talk to the employee. As a manager, you should be able to work out any problems

Business Letter of Introduction
There are two parts to writing a business letter of introduction, Introducing a person or company and Introducing a product, equipment or service. The following explains how to write both types of

Apology Letters
When writing apology letters, acknowledge the nature of the complaint and its impact upon the individual.

Complaint letter about Poor Service, Defective or Inferior Products
In the complaint letter, summarize the problem briefly, specifically, and clearly. Include all information basic to the problem

Condolences Letter
Express your regret over the death but avoid going into the details of the illness or tragedy, its consequences, or how you heard of the incident.

Business Letter Templates
Business letter templates are a good way to write a business letter. If you have access to a large collection of templates, you can write a good business letter in a matter of minutes.

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