Many of the letters you write in business are designed to influence the ideas or behaviors of others. Persuasive letters to sell something should have a unique formula, immediately grabbing a reader's ...

All business plans must include a personal greeting of some sort. Here are some suggestions of what you should say. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Your business plan is ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated ...

Recommendation letters can serve as powerful testimonials about a student's accomplishments, and the most effective letters demonstrate a candidate's potential for greatness, according to college ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Thomas J. Brock is a CFA and CPA with more than 20 years of experience in various areas ...

It is an honor to be asked to be someone’s character reference. But even if you are enthused about helping a friend or colleague out, you might feel a little intimidated by the prospect of putting the ...

Applying for a mortgage can seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Knowing ahead of time what documentation you'll need to provide can make the process go more smoothly. You’ll typically need ...

A compelling introduction is crucial for making a strong first impression in your cover letter. Personalize your cover letter by addressing the hiring manager by name and tailoring your opening to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What, precisely, is a “letter of introduction”? Characters in novels from the 19th and early 20th centuries use them whenever they come to a town unfamiliar to them, but I have ...

Knowing how to write a formal letter is a very important life skill. Although a lot of our day-to-day written communication is by email, text message or social media, there are many times you will ...