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Writing a Business Email

Be clear, brief and polite.

Examples

  • Please find attached the report.

Key rules

  • A business email is clear, brief and polite
  • Put the purpose in the first sentence
  • Use please and thank you appropriately

Common mistakes

  • Send me report. → Please find attached the report for your review.

Use cases

  • Sending reports to colleagues
  • Contacting clients
  • Following up on a meeting
💡 Tip: End with a clear next step, such as Please let me know by Friday if you need changes.
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