All Types of Business Documents, Agreements and letters
[tab name=’Guidelines’] Guidelines : Opening New Business Congratulations on Opening New Business Guidelines and Alternate Phrases Mention the occasion for your writing. Did I see your sign on the door at 2234 Post Oak? Congratulations. Your business is off to a great start. Or, at least the ad in Today’s Architecture certainly got my attention….
[tab name=’Guidelines’] Guidelines : New Job/Promotion Congratulations on New Job or Promotion Guidelines and Alternate Phrases Congratulate the reader on the promotion or new job. I read yesterday of your promotion to executive director–I’m so pleased to hear the news. We in the Southern Region are delighted you have accepted the promotion to divisional director….
[tab name=’Guidelines’] Guidelines : Engagement/Wedding Congratulations on Engagement or Wedding Guidelines and Alternate Phrases Express your congratulations on the engagement. We’ve heard the good news–you and Matt have married. Congratulations on making that big decision. You’re smarter than I thought you were–talking Regina into marrying you before you even got a vice president’s title. Way…
[tab name=’Guidelines’] Guidelines : Civic Achievement Congratulations on Civic Achievement Guidelines and Alternate Phrases Commend the reader on the achievement. We want to take this opportunity to recognize your important contribution in …. Our community has been honored by the national attention your efforts have garnered for the cause of …. I was so pleased…
[tab name=’Guidelines’] Guidelines : Birthday Congratulations on Birthday Guidelines and Alternate Phrases Mention the occasion but don’t be overly familiar in counting. A humorous approach adds a nice touch. Today is special–it’s your birthday. Someone around here dropped the word that today is your birthday. Happy birthday from an admirer–or two … or three ……
[tab name=’Guidelines’] Guidelines : Birth of a Baby Congratulations on Birth of a Baby Guidelines and Alternate Phrases Congratulate the reader on the birth. We’ve heard the good news–the stork has delivered as promised! We’re so happy for you and the new baby. Congratulations on your little darling–isn’t Timmy the name I heard? From all…
[tab name=’Guidelines’] Guidelines : Annual Report Congratulations on Annual Report Guidelines and Alternate Phrases Express your congratulations. Just a note to congratulate you and your fine firm on the completion of the acquisition of the Harper Engineering Division, which I read about in your recent annual report. I’ve just read your annual report. It’s always…
[tab name=’Guidelines’] Guidelines : Condolences Condolences to Business Associate upon Death of a Loved One Guidelines and Alternate Phrases Express your regret over the death but avoid going into the details of the illness or tragedy, its consequences, or how you heard of the incident. The news of Vera’s death came to me early yesterday…
[tab name=’Guidelines’] Guidelines : Response To Commendation Responding to Commendations Guidelines and Alternate Phrases Acknowledge your pleasure in receiving the commendation. Thank you for letting us know of the exceptional service you received in our hotel. We are so pleased you received your merchandise on time and at a reasonable cost. As you noted in…
[tab name=’Guidelines’] Guidelines : To Your Own Staff Commending Your Own Staff Guidelines and Alternate Phrases Begin with your overall commendation for the reader’s effort, attitude, or results, and then get specific in your praise. If you’re learning to ride a horse, and you fall off, you must climb right back on and try again….