A request to establish a business relations

Modern Shoes Fashions 78 Via Appia U Rome Italy Telephone 4637838 Fax 4637000 Telex 971473 MODFA Dear Sirs, We have obtained your name and address from Aristo Shoes, Milan, and we are writing to enquire whether you would be willing to establish business relations with us. We have been importers of shoes for many years. At present, we are interested in extending our range and would appreciate your catalogues and quotations. If your prices are competitive we would expect to transact a significant volume of business. We look forward to your early reply. Yours faithfully,		Notes Para. 1 Explain how you got the recipient's address, and state the main purpose of the letter. Para. 2 Add a few details about yourself and what you require. Para. 3 Give the recipient an incentive to reply. Para. 4 Encourage a prompt reply. Useful phrases Line 1 We have obtained your name and address from . . Line 1 we are writing to enquire Line 4 We would appreciate your catalogues and quotations. Line 8 We look forward to your early reply.
Comments The letter is brief and to the point. It says enough to interest the recipient and encourage a prompt reply. More detailed negotiations will follow.	Alternative phrases Line 1      Our attention has been drawn to your . . . Line 1      We would like to know whether . . . Line 4      Our company is considering to extend our range … Line 6      If your prices are reasonable . .. Line 6      a great volume of business.