Thanks and Recognition

Quick reference

• 00:04 Let's take a look at saying thank you as part of our business correspondence basics or any way
• 00:10 that we express appreciation in the professional environment.
• 00:16 Sometimes business can seem like a race to the finish, but to end out ahead, it's important to keep a healthy
• 00:22 practice of communicating your thanks to those who help you.
• 00:27 There are many examples of general professional appreciation starting with your first thank you letter for a job interview.
• 00:38 Or, your company may have an entire program or a department surrounding customer appreciation
• 00:44 efforts including new membership or subscription welcomes.
• 00:51 When you receive a favor for example a referral to a new prospect it's time for a proper thank you
• 00:59 message. Receiving a contribution of a monetary donation or a volunteer effort is a cause for recognition.
• 01:08 There is general company recognition, meeting all sales numbers goals is an example.
• 01:17 Also you'll want to recognize or thank colleagues as well, for instance you someone who served as a speaker at your event.
• 01:28 We can follow the standard structures for basic business correspondence
• 01:32 to write a professional thank you letter or an e-mail. To make sure you have all the important points with the content of your message
• 01:41 use these steps that feature the letter R for recognition.
• 01:47 First, remember to write right away
• 01:50 Try to express gratitude as soon as possible after the event. Choose a business letter for the most formal thanks or less familiar contacts
• 02:01 but it's also fine to email more casual note of thanks to your existing email contacts.
• 02:09 Then recall the reason. Go ahead and get straight to the point of the letter. Thank them for what they did.
• 02:16 Here we see an amazing closing address was delivered on Sunday.
• 02:23 Next relate the results.
• 02:26 When you offer thanks in business the results of the contributions are appreciated,
• 02:32 this helps the people see their efforts made the difference. There is no need to gush, but give an example or two of how they helped.
• 02:43 Also return a kindness. Include a sincere compliment to show a connection between what was given, and the receiver
• 02:51 besides just the favor. Show you appreciate the individual.
• 02:57 Here, speaking style and the data that was provided are both noted so it doesn't feel like a form letter that was being sent out.
• 03:08 Finally, reiterate your gratitude.
• 03:11 To close the letter and say thank you, simply say thanks again.
• 03:17 It's also a great way to transition into a mention of future contribution or a repeat connection if that's appropriate.
• 03:27 So by remembering the simple set of steps starting with a letter R, you'll be sure to impress with your business communications that
• 03:37 recognize people in keep you out ahead of the Race.

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