The document outlines the components and purposes of a business recommendation letter, which serves to endorse the quality of a business's services or products. It includes guidance on what to include, such as formal salutations, specific positive experiences, and the writer's contact information. Additionally, a sample letter is presented to illustrate how to effectively recommend an individual based on their qualifications and contributions.

1. RECOMMENDATION
LETTER
Business Letters
Presented by Ali, Lylanie

2. Recommendation
Letter
A business recommendation letter, or reference letter,
is a recommendation for the services or products
supplied by one company to another business or a
person. The third party that produces the letter can
either be an individual or a company, as long as there
is a positive assessment of the subject business or
individual.
The reference letter can serve several different uses:

3. • It can endorse the quality of products and services
provided by a business to potential clients.
• It can act as verification of claims for services
provided.
• It can positively influence job candidates wishing to
know more about a business.

4. • The contact information of the recipient of the letter
• The purpose and reach or extent of the
recommendation letter
• The date when you wrote the letter
• The information of the business entity or person that
you're recommending
• Your name and contact information
• Your business or organization name and the name of
the business or entity that receives the
recommendation letter
• The date you wrote the letter
What to include in a business
recommendation letter

5. • A formal business salutation
• A statement that describes why you can write the letter
• Your overall knowledge or impressions of the entity
that you're recommending (this can include operations
of a business and the quality of services provided, or
the character traits of a person.)
• The nature of your relationship with the entity that you
recommend
• Details that demonstrate why the business or person is
recommended
• If it is a directly related recommendation, you should
indicate your willingness to interact with the person or
business again.
• Tell the reader how you can be contacted for more
information.

6. • Collect all the required information
• List positive experiences with the company
• Obtain the names of all key people of the company
• Address the recipient by name and title
• Enter the subject line as "Recommendation" or
"Reference."
• Write the contents
• State the results of dealing with the company
• End with a cordial professional salutation or invite
How to write a business a reference
letter

7. [Your name]
[Position]
[Your phone number]
[Your address]
[Date]
[Contact name]
[Position]
[Business name]
[Business address]
[Subject]
Dear [Name],
[The opening line is where you
state the purpose of the letter
and introduce yourself and the
business you recommend]
[The body of your letter follows in the main
paragraph. You enter all the details of any favorable
interactions or communications you have had with the
business, what was the outcome of the interactions
and why you can recommend the company. You may
mention the names of some of the people that you
have worked with but be sure that you have
permission to do so.
Include some specific instances as proof to add
credibility to your recommendations as to what
qualifies you to be able to recommend the company]
[Invite the recipient of the letter to contact you for
more information, and repeat the reason why you are
recommending the company]
Sincerely,
[Your name]

8. Lylanie M. Ali
Director of Operations
Skywave Solutions, Inc.
3/F Ortigas Tower, Ortigas Center
06/04/2023
To:
Maria del Rosario
Office Manager
Pacific Ventures Group
Unit 5, Southpark Complex,
Alabang
Subject: Letter of
Recommendation
Dear Maria del Rosario,
I am pleased to recommend John
Cruz, who has worked with us at
Skywave Solutions for the past
five years. During his time here,
John consistently demonstrated a
strong work ethic, exceptional
technical skills, and an ability to
adapt to complex challenges with
John has been a key member of our IT team, and his
contributions to maintaining our systems and
improving our network infrastructure have been
invaluable. He has a deep understanding of network
operations, troubleshooting, and system security. His
calm demeanor under pressure and ability to think
critically has made him an asset to our organization.
Aside from his technical abilities, John is a team player
who can communicate effectively with both technical
and non-technical staff. He’s always willing to lend a
hand to colleagues and is often seen mentoring
newer team members.
I am confident that John Cruz will be an excellent
addition to your team, bringing with him his
dedication, expertise, and professionalism. Please feel
free to contact me if you require any further
information or insights.
Sincerely,
Lylanie M. Ali

9. • Be specific and provide examples
• Highlight strengths
• Tailor to the purpose
• Proofread
• Provide your contact details
• Don’t exaggerate or lie
• Avoid being vague
• Don’t include negative remarks
• Don’t make it too long
• Don’t use informal language or slang
DO's: DON'T S:

10. Thank
you!
Do you have any questions?
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