Business letters are often used to communicate with a group outside an organization, such as clients, customers, or other companies.
Business letters include:
You can find several examples in our ebook collection for advice on writing a professional letter. Once in an eBook database, in the search box, try typing in "professional letter" or "business letter."
*Don't forget - If you use research in your business plan, use APA to cite your resources.
A memo (or memorandum) is a short communication typically used within an organization. Memos are often used as a tool to share new information.
APA does not guide formatting and writing memos, so font, font size, spacing and so forth are up to you or your instructor.
In terms of content, Cengage Learning's Online Study Center offers the following information on writing a memo:
Microsoft has additional information on creating a memo.
A business plan can be described as "an essential roadmap for business success. This living document generally projects 3-5 years ahead and outlines the route a company intends to take to grow revenues." This description came from the U.S. Small Business Administration website, where you can find examples of various business plans.
Watch this short video to get you started with writing a business plan.
For additional information on writing a business plan, visit the following webpage.