Memo
Memos are written by employees to inform, announce policy changes, provide instructions,
or assign tasks within a company.
How do I write a memo?
Memos should be short and focused. The most important information should come first and the reasons later. This is called front-loading your message. Be explicit about what you want the reader to do. Avoid sending memos to people who do not need the information.
What does a memo look like?
Formatting for memos vary depending on the company. For example, most companies will format their own logo on their memos. See this model for details:
This resource was prepared by the Business Communication Lab at the Sam M. Walton College of Business