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The letter of credit is written to secure money or services, the payment of which is promised at a specific time n the future. A great bulk of business is done on credit. Its importance cannot be denied for it can promote trade and increase the sales volume. It enables a consumer to obtain goods even if cash is not available. On the other hand, the creditor also runs the risk of losing, owing

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It is important to make an apology if you committed a mistake especially if you run a business. Just for instance delayed or damage customer order. Of course, to stay a good business relationship to your customer, it is necessary to write an apology letter. An apology means that you careThe following are some guidelines and tips on writing an apology letter.- State that you are sorry such as

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Credits is a promise of future payment in kind or money given in exchange for present money, goods or services. The individual who intends to ask for credit should establish basis of trust and confidence with the creditor. If upon the evaluation of the credit, the person applying for credit has the capacity to pay, the creditor may grant the request.The creditor should have basic criteria such

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Getting new account letters are sent to persons of good financial standing in a community. Names and addresses may be taken from local storekeepers, from lists of club members, professional directories, society year books, and telephone directories.Letter inviting a person to open charge account are characterized by strong paragraphs, featuring the particular potential specialty store.

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Letters asking for credit information are generally written to a new customer who had just placed an order and concerning whom the seller has no intimate knowledge whatever. Prepare the letter according to the followingThank customer for first order and say that it is receiving attention. Thank customer for recognizing them.Tactfully ask for credit references and other information on credit

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Sales letters sell merchandise or commodities, services, ideas, policies or goodwill. In a sales message, the central appeal is called the Central Selling Point (CSP), the attribute of the product or service that is likely to make the strongest possible impression on a prospective purchaser.Marketing or selling a product or service involves advertising any profit-conscious businessman or

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The invariable rule of the modern business house, therefore, is to fill these orders in such a way that its customers will be so pleased that they will be inclined to place all their orders with it.Order letter should reasonably short, entirely clear, very specific, and fully complete so as to make the reading and filling of order easy for the recipient.Essential information in the order:1.

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Office memorandum or inter-office correspondence, also called house, internal, inter-departmental, or inter-branch correspondence, includes all written communications pertaining to a firm’s business passing between employees and officials of that firm. Large business houses have well-organized systems of inter-office correspondence, and even they make every possible attempt to reduce the volume

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The business world is not all that impersonal because one’s business associates eventually become one’s friend. In view of this, one should not only aspire to become proficient in writing letters that revolve around business transactions but also develop his skill in writing letters on the social side.Actually, there is no hard and fast rule regarding social business letters. A writer should

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The cover letter is also called a letter of application or face letter, accompanies the resume. The application should not be more than one page long if it is accompanied by a data sheet or a resume although this rule is subordinate to the effectiveness and completeness of the letter.A face letter includes the following essential points:1. the source of the information2. the job you are

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First Paragraph or IntroductionThe applicant indicates the specific job applied forMiddle Paragraph or BodyThe applicant mentions that the data sheet is enclosed in the letter. He explains why he is interested in working for the employer and specifies his reasons for desiring this type of work. He gives two or three names or references or indicates that references are given on the data sheet. He

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Indorsement is a method used to transmit or reply to a communication by writing on the incoming communication itself rather than preparing a new communication.An indorsement is concerned with the same subject as the letter to which it pertains It is normally phrased in brief form – a simple statement rather than a lengthy consideration of the subject of the letter.Indorsements become an integral

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Letters of recommendation are brief, honest, and specific and should sound sincere. They are usually positive in nature since an applicant expects a letter of recommendation to work in his favor. Of major consideration for this type of letter is tone of sincerity. Moreover, it should highlight those abilities of the applicant that would be of interest to the employer or that are directly

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The letter of transmittal is a communication from the writer of a report to its recipient.5 Functions of letter of transmittalThe letter typically opens with a reference to the occasion of the report or an explanation of why the report is being submitted There may be a reference to a contract or other authorization of the work being reported on.The letter should state the title of the report

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More serious situations sometimes arise, such as those which have to do with controversial issues, repeated and irritating mistakes, or considerable sums of money. In these instances, longer, more detailed, and more emphatic letters are necessary.Paragraph contents:1. A definite and specific exposition of what is wrong.2. An explanation of the inconvenience or loss that has resulted.3.

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The application letter attempts to sell an applicant to a prospective employer. Its purpose is to present as attractively as possible the peculiar fitness of the applicant for a particular job.The applicant writes an application letter to get an interview. This objective is to arouse the employer’s interest and to want to know more about him.Types of Application LetterSolicited Letter A

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Letter of this type are written to convey one’s personal feelings regarding an important happening in the life of another. In composing letters of this type a writer should be guided by the following:Express your feelings that comes from the heart. Avoid high-sounding words or phrases. A lot of verbiage is useless if the letter does not convey your genuine feelings.Choose appropriate words and

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Business letter may serve dual purpose.- it announce an event- it invites the reader to be present in the event.Invitation letter must have the following qualities- completeness of information (what, where, when, who and why)- pleasant tone and brevity

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Inquiry letter is written to identify at once the inquiry about a specific object.Rules in writing a letter of inquiryAsk the information right after the salutationState the reason why you need the information.If you are asking more than one question, number or letter them. Word each question in such a way that it can only be answered yes or no.Ends with a statement of immediate need of a

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Adjustment LetterDefinition of Adjustment LetterAdjustment letter is very essential to maintain good relationship with your client or customer.Adjustment letter is written to offer brief description of the cause of dissatisfaction and prepare the necessary action.Adjustment letter is a letter in answer to a complaint letter. The answer may either be a refusal or a grant.Adjustment letter must be

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Sales letter is written to sell merchandise or commodities, services, ideas, policies, or goodwill.Sales letter are the most selective and the lease expensive of all advertising media.Your sales letter must be:Attract AttentionThe good beginning of a sentence must gain the reader’s attention immediately. If the opening sentence fails to gain attention, chances are your sales letter is not

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Complaint letter or claim letter is written when you are not satisfied with the product or service you have purchased. Your purpose of writing a complaint letter is to replace or exchange of a product purchased, completion of the promised service, adjustment of the bill or money refunded.A simple phone call or email messages sometimes not enough to get results. So, you must know how to write an

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Memorandum is a written communication sent to employees within a company to give reminders, suggestions, information or transmit papers or documents, and the like. It has three main parts namely; the heading, the subject and the message. It is actually differs from a letter since the inside address, salutation and complimentary closing are omitted.The HeadingIt contains the date, the to and from

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An office report is a factual record of activities, conditions, programs, accomplishments or investigations. There are different kinds of reports, namely: Periodic reports – these are reports of activities in a given period. They may be presented weekly, monthly, or annually. Examples of this type are reports in repair of office equipment; the company’s accomplishment to

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Order letter is written to deal an order and payments for products or merchandise. Therefore, order letter must be complete and definite so that the reader knows exactly what the writer wishes. Details about what you are ordering, shipment, and terms of payment must be properly defined in order letter to avoid delay of transactions.Essential Information in the order:1. Give specific directions

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Today’s generation, proper communication through writing is essential to every business. Whether you are an engineer, scientist, teacher or an office staff must involve themselves into the world of technical writing which most of them are not prepared. They must have adequate knowledge of how to perform the basic work activities such as conceptualization, planning, analysis, evaluation and

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In today’s business, employees cannot communicate personally with one another at all times. Since companies is composed of different departments such as Personnel Department, Purchasing Department, Payroll Department, and Accounting Department. That’s why; written communications are sent to get information of what goes in the company and provide record for reference in case the future need

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