The ability to write a business letter is an important skill. Even in today's email and text-centered world many occasions arise when informal communication is not appropriate, and a formal ...

Here are a few examples for your reference. Here is an example of a business letter from Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab. The sample also specifies recommended margins and spacing for the ...

If you know the recipient of the business letter, use the first name of the person, including a formal greeting. An example is "Dear Thomas," where the word "Dear" is the formal greeting.

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