Define a business letter in business communication with its references.

A business letter is a formal written communication used in business settings to convey information, requests, or messages between individuals or organizations. It typically follows a specific format, including a sender's address, date, recipient's address, salutation, body, closing, and signature.

References:
- "Business Letters." Purdue Online Writing Lab, Purdue University, https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/professional_technical_writing/basic_business_letters/index.html
- "How to Write a Business Letter." The Balance Small Business, https://www.thebalancesmb.com/how-to-write-a-business-letter-2059708

Definition of a Business Letter

A business letter is a formal written communication used to convey information, establish or maintain professional relationships, conduct business transactions, and create a record of business dealings.

References

- The Elements of Business Writing: A Modern Guide to Writing Memos, Letters, Emails, Proposals, and Reports by Arthur Plotnik
- The Business Communication Handbook by William Rueter
- Modern Business Communication (12th Edition) by Ricky W. Griffin and Ronald J. Ebert
- The AMA Handbook of Business Letters (15th Edition) by Jeffrey L. Seglin
- The Professional Business Writer: A Guide to Writing Effective Business Documents (3rd Edition) by Shari Caudron
- Business Communication: Building Critical Skills (5th Edition) by James W. Soukup
- Business Writing: Concepts and Applications (7th Edition) by Natalie Canfield