How Do You Write A New Business Memo?
A business memo is a concise way of communicating a specific piece of information, usually within a business office. Memos are most effective when used to share company information with a moderate to large sized audience. For a smaller audience, a more personal form of communication such as a phone call or email may better serve your purpose. Some companies provide a basic memo format to get you started and to keep communications uniform. However, many organizations do not offer this, so learning how to write an effective memo from scratch is an essential skill for effective communication. Create a heading for your new memo. This should include four lines of information. The standard heading has one line each for “To:”, “From:”, “Date:” and “Subject.” Include the name and job title for all readers in the “To:” area and your own name and job title beside “From:”. Keep the subject line short, descriptive and to the point. Write a brief introductory paragraph that immediately communicates
