Business writing (деловое письмо). Палагина С.С. - 65 стр.

     We hope that this will be the first of many orders we will be placing with you.
     We will submit futher orders, if this one is completed to our satisfaction.
     If the goods sell as well as we hope, we shall send futher orders in the near
future.
     I look forward to receiving your advice/shipment/acknowledgement/
confirmation.

     4.5 Brief characterictics of documents necessary for running business
between retailers and wholeselers

     4.5.1 Documents necessary for running business between retailers and
wholeselers.

     1) Letter of enquiry. This is a letter written by the retailer asking the wholesaler
to give him details of the goods he can supply. The enguiry may also be made by
telephone or in person.
     2) Price list. This is sent out by the wholesaler and gives full details of goods
available, their trade price, their recommended retail price, and any discounts which
may be available.
     3) Order. This is then placed by the retailer either on his own order form or on
the wholesaler's order form. The retailer should keep his own copy. Orders may also
be placed be telephone or personally.
     4) Advice note. This is sent by the wholesaler to the retailer and advises him that
the goods are coming. It gives full details of the quantity, quality and type and
confirms the date on which the goods may be expected to arrive.
     5) Invoice. This is comprehensive document which gives full details of all the
goods involved, including price and any discounts allowed, etc. normally six to ten
copies of the invoice will be typed and distributed to the retailer, and also to the
departments of the wholesaler's own organization.
     6) Delivery note. This is sent with the goods and is usually carried by the driver.
The receiver of the goods must sing the note to confirm that he has received the
goods in good condition.
     7) Statement. This is normally sent out monthly by the wholesaler to the retailer
and gives an up - to- date money owed by the retailer.
     8) Receipt. This is a written acknowledgement of payment. The payments are
nprmally made by cheque.
     9) Credit note. This is usually printed in red and is issued by the wholesaler
when the retailer has been either under-supplied or when the retailer returns damaged
goods.
     10) Debit note. This is issued by the wholesaler when the retailer has been
undercharged for any reason.

      4.5.2 Answer the following quetions in your notebook



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