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Sample Business Report Format

The standard business report format consists of several key sections, including the title section, summary, methodology, introduction, main body, conclusion, and recommendations. The title section introduces the report's title, author, and date. The summary provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the report's main problem, conclusions, and recommendations. The methodology outlines the research methods used to analyze the business issue. The introduction provides background and covers what is included in the main body. The main body is the core section that logically arranges and presents the details in subsections. The conclusion draws logical inferences from the findings, and recommendations suggests solutions.

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Sample Business Report Format

The standard business report format consists of several key sections, including the title section, summary, methodology, introduction, main body, conclusion, and recommendations. The title section introduces the report's title, author, and date. The summary provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the report's main problem, conclusions, and recommendations. The methodology outlines the research methods used to analyze the business issue. The introduction provides background and covers what is included in the main body. The main body is the core section that logically arranges and presents the details in subsections. The conclusion draws logical inferences from the findings, and recommendations suggests solutions.

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Sample Business Report Format

There are few standard rules for writing business reports that dictate what information should come in which
section of the report. This format is followed in most of the business report examples, that one may refer
to. The most widely used business report consists of the following standard sections:

Title Section: In a short report, this could be the first page bearing the title of the report, author name and
date. The reason of making such a report could also be included in this section, so that the reader can
establish an instant connection with the information in subsequent sections. In case of long reports,
include the Table of Contents, Terms of References and so on.

?!? Summary: As the name suggests, this is the summary of the whole report. Then why include it in the
beginning of the report itself? It is because this is the section that most of the senior personnel, who do
not have enough time to go through the whole report, will read through. Hence, give a very clear and
precise information about the problem/aspect of business that the report is analyzing. Also, include the
main points, conclusions, recommendations and important results. Although, this section contains a lot of
information, ensure that it is a small one. Treat the summary as a separate report and use bullets and
numbered lists to highlight important points.

NO! Methodology: List the methodologies used in your research, like if, you interviewed focus groups or
consulted research firms. Also, give the reason why you resorted to using a particular methodology.

Introduction: This is the first part of a proper report. Use this section to provide the background of the
report. Highlight the reasons why the report is important for the readers. Include information about what is
covered in the main body and the order in which the details are covered in the report. In case, the Terms
of Reference has not been mentioned in the Title Section, Introduction is the section to include it.

Main Body: This is the heart of the report. Arrange all the information in order of priority, so that this
section follows a logical sequence. Divide this section further into subsections. Lend greater order to the
Main Body using sub-titles within each subsection. A paragraph about the relevance of the findings of the
report can also be included in this section.

Conclusion: Present logical conclusions for the topic investigated in the report. One can also suggest an
option for the way forward. In case, discussion has not been included in the Main Body, include it in the
concussion. Otherwise keep this section small.

Recommendations: Since you have worked on the report, no one would have a better understanding of
the topic than you. There may be a few solutions or actions that you think would be effective in dealing
with the problem, investigated in the report. Include those solutions in this section. List them in bullets and
numbered lists for easier comprehension

Appendix: Although very few people read the Appendix, the information in this section gives support to
the arguments used in the report. It is the Appendix where the author includes all the sources and
research information, in detail

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