BUSINESS ENGLISH - WRITING BUSINESS LETTERS

Useful phrases

Prices

• Please send us your price list.


• You will find enclosed our most recent catalogue and price list.


• Please note that our prices are subject to change without notice.


• We have pleasure in enclosing a detailed quotation.


• We can make you a firm offer of ...


• Our terms of payment are as follows :

Referring to payment

• Our records show that we have not yet received payment of ...


• According to our records ...


• Please send payment as soon as possible.


• You will receive a credit note for the sum of ...

Enclosing documents

• I am enclosing ...


• Please find enclosed ...


• You will find enclosed ...

Closing remarks

• If we can be of any further assistance, please let us know


• If I can help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me


• If you require more information ...


• For further details ...


• Thank you for taking this into consideration


• Thank you for your help.


• We hope you are happy with this arrangement.


• We hope you can settle this matter to our satisfaction.

Referring to future business

• We look forward to a successful working relationship in the future


• We would be (very) pleased to do business with your company.


• I would be happy to have an opportunity to work with your firm.

Referring to future contact

• I look forward to seeing you next week


• Looking forward to hearing from you


• " " to receiving your comments


• I look forward to meeting you on the 15th


• I would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience.

Ending business letters

• Sincerely, }


• Yours sincerely, } (for all customers/clients)


• Sincerely yours, }


• Regards, (for those you already know and/or with whom you already have a working relationship.)