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I need help writing a direct request memo to my boss asking for funds to conduct a training to help sales people with writing skills.

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When writing a direct request memo, it is important to be brief and to the point. In general, memos have four parts, allocated in the following manner:
? Header: 1/8 of the memo
? Opening, Context and Task: 1/4 of the memo
? Summary, Discussion Segment: 1/2 of the memo
? Closing Segment, Necessary Attachments: 1/8 of the memo
A direct request is used when the reader is expected to have little or no objections to the request at hand. Therefore, there is not a lot of persuading necessary, nor is it necessary to give reasons and explanations. So, the summary, discussion segment will be less thorough. The goal is to be short, sweet, and to the point, as follows:
Opening:
Start directly and amplify the main idea.
Summary, Discussion Segment:
Explain and discuss the topic ...

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