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* MEMO

From: (person or group sending the memo)

To: (person or group to whom the memo is addressed)

RE: (the subject of the memo, this should be in bold)

* The term "memorandum" can be used instead of "memo".

* A memo is generally is not as formal as a written letter. However, it is certainly not as informal as a personal letter.

* The tone of a memo is generally friendly as it is a communication between colleagues.

* Keep the memo concise and to the point.

* If necessary, introduce the reason for the memo with a short paragraph.

* Use bullet points to explain the most important steps in a process.

* Use a short thank you to finish the memo. This need not be as formal as in a written letter.

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A business memo helps members of an organization communicate without the need for time-consuming meetings. It is an efficient and effective way to convey information within an organization.

Use memos rather than letters when you are communicating within your organization, including members of your department, upper management, employees at another company location, etc.

Memos solve problems either by introducing new information to the reader like policy changes or new products being introduced, or by persuading the reader to take an action, such as attend a meeting, rinse the coffeepot when empty, or change a current work procedure.

The writing style of a business memo is somewhat formal but it doesn't have to sound intimidating. Your aim in writing a memo is the same as with other correspondence: You want to effectively communicate your purpose to your reader.

Memos are most effective when they connect the purpose of the writer with the interests and needs of the reader. When planning your memo, be sure to think about it from your reader's perspective: Pretend you are the recipient and ask yourself:

1. How is this relevant to me?

2. What,...