Business letter writing

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EVERYDAY
LETTERS

2. Letter of Inquiry
Asking for
information

3. 1. Seek information about the
product manufactured, service
rendered, prices, terms, catalogs…
• From prospects
2. Seek information about the firm’s
policies, sales, credit, collection,
personnel and accounting methods
• From who cannot be regarded as
immediate prospects

4. Guidelines in
Writing Inquiry
Letters

5. 1. State the
reasons for
the inquiry.

6. 2. Explain details
of specific
information
needed and their
possible uses.

7. 3. State the specific
course of action you
may expect from the
reader . Close
courteously.

8. Note:
As an inquirer, write
questions clearly and
completely to be
answered immediately.

9. Note:
Number your
points.

10. ✓Courteous;
✓Brief;
✓Complete; and
✓Direct to the point.

11. PARTS OF AN INQUIRY
LETTER:
1. Orientation (reason)
2. Information
(request/questions)
3. Action (what you want the
reader to do)
4. Expression of goodwill

14. Activity 1: 2 situations
1.You have read an advertisement about
a need of sales representative
published in Philippine Daily Inquirer
dated December 30,2016. It is
incomplete.
Sample questions: starting salary
provincial assignments
other benefits offered
2. You will inquire for PUPCET.