Friday 30 January 2015

Address A Formal Business Envelope

There is a proper way to address a business envelope.


While email is the primary method through which businesses communicate in this modern age, many letters are also sent. There are certain rules of etiquette that need to be adhered to when sending a business letter, to make a good first impression on the recipient. Writing a full and complete address means your letter will arrive on time to its intended destination.


Instructions


1. Write the sender's address in the upper left-hand corner.


Write or print the sender's address in the upper left-hand corner of the front of the envelope. Include as much information as possible, including name and zip code, so if the letter is returned it gets back to you swiftly.


2. You may have their address from a business card.


Write the delivery address in the center of the envelope, writing the recipient's name or company name on the first line.


3. Some businesses have post office boxes.


Follow the first line with the street address, as well as a PO Box number if applicable.


4. You may wish to print address labels from your computer.


Print the city or town name followed by the two-letter state abbreviation, and conclude the address with the zip code--either a five-digit number or ZIP+4.


5. Some business letters are shipped overseas.


Include a country name at the bottom of the address if sending a letter overseas.


6. Make sure you purchase enough postage.


Affix the correct postage to the upper right-hand corner of the envelope.

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