Memos are used by companies to document information, pass information to readers, and prompt action. They should be direct, clear, and get to the point in an organized manner. Memos are used for internal company purposes and can confirm, suggest, request, explain, or report information. Memos should not be written if the author is in a hurry, the information is confidential, the memo is too long, or the matter can be handled in person if time is an issue or the topic is too complicated. When writing a memo, it is best to start with "The purpose of this memo is..." and follow the standard memo format of logo, body, enclosure notation, carbon copy notation, and footer. Memos should
