What's The Purpose Of A Business Letter?

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There are a number of purposes of a business letter, these can range from responding to someone, asking permission for something like a project, stating a problem or applying for a job. Some more detailed examples are as follows:

Writing a Response
  • Responding to a request that a person has applied for is a business letter format written by a company. These types of letters are usually sent out in response to a job application, a request for funding, an admissions letter or a scholarship application. Legally, businesses must respond using polite and careful language so they do not cause any offense.
Requesting Permission
  • Some business letters are used to ask a company to grant you permission for a particular project. The aim of the letter is to persuade the company to go along with your idea so the content must be convincing. The writer should sound confident in their ability to make the project succeed and how it will benefit the company. Also, the body of the letter should include what specific help will be needed from the company.
Outlining a Problem
  • This form of business letter includes a description of a problem you believe is affecting yourself and colleagues. It must include a statement of the people involved as well as the number of individuals affected and where the problem is. It is important that the writer states how they are planning to solve the problem even if the company is not willing to help as it shows real intent.
Job Application
  • These letters should grab the employer's attention by stating why you are the perfect candidate for the job. Information such as the job requirements, your qualifications, work experience and contact information should be included.
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The basic purpose of business letter is a formal way of communicating between two or more parties. These letters can be informational, persuasive, motivational, or promotional.
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This type of letter is sent by a business to existing clients on their data base to inform them of a new product in their range. Often a free sample of the product will accompany the letter, along with a good sales pitch to encourage the client to buy the new product.
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The singlemost purpose of a Business letter is to communicate with a customer or a client or a business partner in a formal manner about an official business matter. There are various reason why one would like to send a business letter. Some of them are -
1.  Approach someone for a business transaction
2.  Formally acknowledge some business communication
3.  Provide response to a business query.
4.  Any other business related matter.

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This type of letter is sent by a business to existing clients on their data base to inform them of a new product in their range. Often a free sample of the product will accompany the letter, along with a good sales pitch to encourage the client to buy the new product.
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.  Approach someone for a business transaction

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