| There are different kinds of business letters, used | | | | of endorsing a certain business to be considered a |
| for different purposes. They are divided into two | | | | credit loan.o Letter of interest - a reply to an |
| types: the business to business type and the | | | | invitation that confirms presence on the event |
| business to client type. These business letters | | | | occasion.o Business memorandum - notices that |
| have the same outline as a professional letter. | | | | are distributed to the staff. They are reminders |
| Business letter outline: | | | | of company activities, or imminent changes in the |
| - Date | | | | company. Business introduction - is done to |
| - Sender's address | | | | introduce a new business to the readers.o |
| - Inside address or the recipient's address | | | | Business letter - a letter that talks about the plans |
| - Salutation | | | | for the business.o Donation letter - a letter asking |
| - Body | | | | for donations.o Termination letter - more popularly |
| - Closing | | | | known as a resignation letter. It signifies |
| - Attachments | | | | someone's desire to leave a job permanently. |
| - Initials of the typist | | | | Business-to-Client letters are:o Welcome Letter - |
| Business-to-business types are intended for | | | | welcomes the client and thanking him for choosing |
| company to company communication. Examples | | | | the company.o Letter of Appreciation - thanks |
| are:o Appreciation Letter - a letter of gratitude | | | | the client for having business with the company.o |
| and appreciation for help extended, or a good | | | | Apology Letter - asking the client for |
| business deal.o Thank you - is a letter of | | | | reconsideration, and apologizes for failing to |
| gratitude.o Congratulations - is a letter that praises | | | | deliver.o Collection Letter - notice outstanding |
| the recipient for a job well- doneo Letter of | | | | payments due.o Invoice Letter Template - this is |
| Recognition - a written statement of recognized | | | | asking the clients to state the invoice number of |
| efforts similar to an appreciation letter.o Letter of | | | | their transactions.o Letter of Invitation - inviting a |
| Reference - is a character reference letter. It is a | | | | client to join a certain gathering.o Marketing Letter |
| letter building up the character of a person to be | | | | - is stating the newest products that the |
| accepted in a job.o Recommendation - is an | | | | company will provide soon or is presently |
| endorsement letter to hire a certain person. | | | | providing.o Rejection Letter - is stating the |
| Sympathy letter - is a letter of condolences to a | | | | rejection of the client's request. |
| person or family.o Invitation letter - is a letter | | | | Business letters are more formal in writing. Follow |
| persuading a person or a company to join an | | | | the formats strictly. Be concise, clear and direct |
| event or an occasion.o Letter of credit - is a way | | | | to the point. |