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 Signification
Any Business will have to correspond in writing with its
customers, branches, suppliers, bankers, and others with whom
it has or would like to have a lasting relationship.
 They have become such an integral part of everyday
business that one cannot think of running a business without the
related correspondence.
Though there are many modern communication methods
available these days, the traditional business letters still retain
their importance in the business world for the following reasons:
• Just as your personal letters help you keep your personal
relationship with your friends and relatives alive, business letters
assist you in sustaining your business relationship with other
businesses and customers.
• They are the appropriate form of communication when the
information you wish to convey is complex.
• They serve as permanent records and are a valuable repository
of information, which you can refer to in future.
• They help you reach a large and geographically divers audience
thereby enabling you to save money on telephone calls.
 Purpose
Business letters therefore are written for varied purposes as
mentioned below:
• to inform
• to congratulate
• to enquire
• to order
• to request
• to collect dues
• to complain
• to make an adjustment
• to sell a product, service, or scheme
• to apply for a job
 Structure
 Heading :-
This element is also known as the letterhead, which shows the
organization’s name, full address, and also telephone numbers.
Letterheads have the potential to create a favourable impression
and hence need to be designed with thought and imagination. Many
companies even seek the help of advertising agencies to design their
letterhead.
 Date :-
This refers to the date the letter was written. You can represent
this is either of the following two ways:
Ex. 3 June 2003 or June 3, 2003
 Inside Address :-
This part of the letter identifies the recipient of the letter and is
separated from the date by at least one blank line. The amount of space
separating the inside address from the date may be adjusted to suit the
length of the letter.
 Salutation :-
Always try to address your latter to a person by name rather than
title. If you must send a form letter or if you cannot find a specific name.
 Message :-
This part of your letter will usually occupy the greatest amount of space .
It should be single-spaced, with a blank line separating it from the preceding and
the following parts of your letter. In addition, you should also separate each
paragraph of your message by blank line.
Complimentary Close:-
This element is a single word or phrase, separated from the message by
a blank line. Here is a list of expressions that can be used for complimentary
closing.
Ex. Sincerely Faithfully yours Your sincerely
CordiallyRespectfully yours Your truly
Truly Cordially yours Your obediently
Faithfully Truly yours Your faithfully
Respectfully Sincerely yours
 Signature Block
The complimentary closing line is followed by the signature block, which
includes your signature, name and title. An unsigned letter is of no consequence.
 Additional Elements
Formal letters differ greatly in subject matter, the identifying information they
need and also the format they adopt.
• Addressee notation
• Attention line
• Subject line
• Reference initials
• Enclosure notation
• Copy notation
• Mailing notation
• Postscript
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Communication Skill Business letter

  • 1.
  • 2.
  • 3.  Signification Any Business will have to correspond in writing with its customers, branches, suppliers, bankers, and others with whom it has or would like to have a lasting relationship.  They have become such an integral part of everyday business that one cannot think of running a business without the related correspondence. Though there are many modern communication methods available these days, the traditional business letters still retain their importance in the business world for the following reasons:
  • 4. • Just as your personal letters help you keep your personal relationship with your friends and relatives alive, business letters assist you in sustaining your business relationship with other businesses and customers. • They are the appropriate form of communication when the information you wish to convey is complex. • They serve as permanent records and are a valuable repository of information, which you can refer to in future. • They help you reach a large and geographically divers audience thereby enabling you to save money on telephone calls.
  • 5.  Purpose Business letters therefore are written for varied purposes as mentioned below: • to inform • to congratulate • to enquire • to order • to request • to collect dues • to complain • to make an adjustment • to sell a product, service, or scheme • to apply for a job
  • 6.  Structure  Heading :- This element is also known as the letterhead, which shows the organization’s name, full address, and also telephone numbers. Letterheads have the potential to create a favourable impression and hence need to be designed with thought and imagination. Many companies even seek the help of advertising agencies to design their letterhead.  Date :- This refers to the date the letter was written. You can represent this is either of the following two ways: Ex. 3 June 2003 or June 3, 2003  Inside Address :- This part of the letter identifies the recipient of the letter and is separated from the date by at least one blank line. The amount of space separating the inside address from the date may be adjusted to suit the length of the letter.
  • 7.  Salutation :- Always try to address your latter to a person by name rather than title. If you must send a form letter or if you cannot find a specific name.  Message :- This part of your letter will usually occupy the greatest amount of space . It should be single-spaced, with a blank line separating it from the preceding and the following parts of your letter. In addition, you should also separate each paragraph of your message by blank line. Complimentary Close:- This element is a single word or phrase, separated from the message by a blank line. Here is a list of expressions that can be used for complimentary closing. Ex. Sincerely Faithfully yours Your sincerely CordiallyRespectfully yours Your truly Truly Cordially yours Your obediently Faithfully Truly yours Your faithfully Respectfully Sincerely yours
  • 8.  Signature Block The complimentary closing line is followed by the signature block, which includes your signature, name and title. An unsigned letter is of no consequence.  Additional Elements Formal letters differ greatly in subject matter, the identifying information they need and also the format they adopt. • Addressee notation • Attention line • Subject line • Reference initials • Enclosure notation • Copy notation • Mailing notation • Postscript