Business
letters are to
date the main means of establishing business relations
with the outside would. Therefore, it is vital that letters sent
out should convey a good impression. High standards in an organization
correspondence suggest high standards in business, and a well-presented
business letter may lead to an important business contact. So neatly
typed and properly worded official letters signed by the chief executive
officer of the sending party are still regarded by the receiving
party as the most polite and respectful form of business communication.
These are accorded great and prompt attention and many will go
into permanent files.
Before preparing for a business
letter, it is advisable to use the best quality of paper that is
available. Single sheets of white
bond paper, unruled, are the best, with the letterhead
printed or engraved
in black or other dark colors The most convenient size
in the international travel industry and the size most generally
used is 8.5×11 inches that fits nicely into its appropriate envelope.
Every well-constructed business letter
is made up of ten essential parts, namely the heading, the inside
address, salutation, the subject heading, the body of the letter,
the complimentary close, the senders signature and identification,
the designation, etc.
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