Business Letters
A business letter is usually a letter from one company to another, or between such organizations and their customers, clients and other external parties.
Style Of Business Letter
1. Full block style
Writing on full block style: business letter usually located on flattened left as letter head, date, inside address, subject, salutation, body of letter, complementary a close, signature or as a whole of format letter being in a position flattened left.
2. Block Style
When writing a business letter, a letter must pay attention to the format or style of letters and a typeface ( font ) used. Applying this format all parts of a letter written flattened left with spaces between lines single / of a sentence and spaced duple inter-intercity alinea or paragraphs.
3. Semi-block style
A format this text parallel in left and all paragraphs in the letter is indented. Format shape on this letter on letter head, date, complementary a close, and signature being in a position flattened right. In the layout uneven right, but can dibilangg flattened middle. Other parts on a letter as inside address, subject, salutation, body of letter, and enclosure if terdapatnya attachment letter,Being flattened on the left.
4. Indented Style
On the first line at the beginning of each paragraph starts with a few spaces from the left side, the distance is usually 1 cm spacing. the writing inside the address and signature section is done identasi. The magnitude of the identasi on each line is directly proportional to the order line. For example the first line does not do identasi, on the second row done identasi 0, 5 cm, in the third line is also done identasi 1 cm, etc. On the first line of every paragraph begins a few spaces from the left side. Usually 1 cm spacing distance from the left border.
5. Simplifed Style Format
Simple shapes (Simplified Style) is a form letter that is almost similar to the shape Straight Full but only without any greeting and closing greeting. Usually this letter goes to the people who were working at the company. Sometimes the simple form of letter writing is very simple without regard neatness and regularity.
6. Hanging Style Format
The Format paragraph hang, or leaning more to the left. the form of this letter on letter head, date, complementary close and signature are in the position of the Middle letters. The other part on letters such as the inside address, salutation, body, subject of letter are in the position of left-align. at the beginning of the paragraph, paragraphs hanging is not spaced.
The Advantages Of Each Style
-Full Block Style : Enabling readers when they read from the block style
-Block Style : Using the simplified style is the most useful at times when you don’t have a recipient’s contact name
-Semi Block Style : This very useful style places the first words of each paragraph prominently on the page
-Indeted Style : Mention the identity of the letter very complete
-Simplified Style : Letter that is almost similar to the shape Straight Full
-Hanging Style Format : It is useful for letters that deal with a variety of different topics. However, for normal business communications
Parts of Business Letter
=>The Greeting
=>The Inside Address
=>Date
=> The Heading
=>The Subject Line (optional)
=>The Body Paragraphs
=>The Complimentary Close
=>Signature and Writer’s identification
=> Initials, Enclosures, Copies
Kinds of Business Letter
Order Letters
Order letters are sent by consumers or businesses to a manufacturer, retailer or wholesaler to order goods or services. These letters must contain specific information such as model number, name of the product, the quantity desired and expected price. Payment is sometimes included with the letter.
Complaint Letters
The words and tone you choose to use in a letter complaining to a business may be the deciding factor on whether your complaint is satisfied. Be direct but tactful and always use a professional tone if you want the company to listen to you.
Application Letters
Application letters are an important part of the job package you send to the employer. this letter will necessarily outline your relevant work history, qualifications and specific details about your job duties whereas the cover letter will generally contain more personal information and will include your reasons for applying for the position.
Inquiry Letters
Inquiry letters ask a question or elicit information from the recipient. When composing this type of letter, keep it clear and succinct and list exactly what information you need. Be sure to include your contact information so that it is easy for the reader to respond.
Curriculum Vitae
Is a written overview of a person's experience and other qualifications for a job opportunity. a CV is typically the first item that a potential employer encounters regarding the job seeker and is typically used to screen applicants, often followed by an interview.
Payment Letter
A letter of payment is a letter that accompanies a payment for a product or service previously acquired. For example, if your business bought 30 new bags, and the payment was due on October 30th, you would send a check or other form of payment, along with a formal letter of payment.
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