Business Letter
Dear “Mr., Mrs., Miss, or Ms.,” followed by the recipient’s last name is appropriate. If you have no name and cannot locate one, simply use “Dear Sir or Madam”.
4. Body of your letter. In a business letter, do not indent your paragraphs. Simply space between paragraphs and keep your information brief and to the point. Summarize the purpose of your letter in the first sentence.
5. Close your letter. After completing the body of your business letter, end with a closing such as “Sincerely” or “Best Regards”, followed by your name and title.
6. Proofread and edit. Once your letter is complete, proofread it for spelling and grammar errors, and edit where necessary.
7. Use company letterhead. If you have it, write your letter on company letterhead. If it is a personal letter, use your own stationery with a letterhead or type your name, address and contact information across the top center of the page.
Sample Business Letter
Letterhead or name, address and contact information
Date
Recipients address
Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Contact information (email, telephone number)
Salutation (Dear Mr., Miss., Mrs., etc)
Body of letter
In this first sentence, summarize the purpose of your letter, why you are writing.
In the following paragraphs, explain the details of your letter in a concise manner, staying on subject. Use a professional, business tone in your letter.
In your closing paragraph, thank the recipient for their prompt attention to the matter.
Sincerely, Best Regards
Your name
Be certain to sign your name to your business letter, and make a copy for yourself. By writing your business letter in a professional tone and format, it will capture the attention of the recipient, which may mean you will get quicker results.