Business and Technical Coorespondence

Although the medium has changed from paper to electronic, the fact that memos and letters require careful, precise writing remains the same. It is dangerous to assume that a simple follow up corrective memo or letter will fix the situation (on paper or electronic)--this only creates new problems. Bottom line up front, don't blow off the structure and format of a business letter or memo. Memos need to have the same font, size, heading, format, and concise manner in order to ensure that the guy reading 100 of them a day skims over the right information.

Letters: Reflect attitude/the art of writing letters is a rare commodity in the business world. (Note to self: put yourself ahead of the game now). The principle of "writing for him, not to him" brings into