Business reports are generally intended to influence some audience to do something. Effectiveness at making this happens requires that business report writers understand their audience and organize ...

A business report is primarily used to communicate information. A letter can convey information, too, but it usually summarizes information. While a letter is addressed to specific recipients, a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Brown writes about business communication. The art and science of business communication—business writing in particular—has ...