Name of Company. One can use personal pronouns in a business letter. 1 Choose a traditional business letter greeting for example. How to head a business letter . How to Start Making a Business Formal Letter. Include your mailing address the full date for example July 30 2017 and the recipients name company and address. A formal letterhead is a great starting point for business correspondence. Skip one line between your address. Gather all necessary contact information. When in doubt use Dear. The body of the letter. Senders Name Senders Company Name Senders Street Address. Hello Name if you know the person Hi Name if you know the person Although the salutation Dear sounds too formal and a bit old-fashioned nowadays its. To use the letterhead template Open Microsoft Word and select New either from the File menu or Backstage view. Write Precisely and Clearly. Start by inserting your contact information and the recipients. I am writing you concernin...