Directions: Read the information below, and write a bad news letter. Use block style.

You are the president of Ready Tools, Inc., and you must write a letter to your sales staff notifying them that your companys earnings have been down over the last year, and you must reduce the budget for next year. You will have to implement a freeze on salaries beginning next month, and you will have to reduce sales commissions to 1% of total sales. Furthermore, all travel expenses exceeding $500 must be approved by you. Encourage the staff to cooperate during these difficult times, and explain that when earnings show an upward trend, you will reinstate the old policies. Make sure to convey to them your appreciation for their work in your company. Use Dear Sales Staff for the salutation. Make up an inside address. Sign the letter with your own name and the title President.