opening segment mentions main idea
state purpose of memo
The opening segment of the memo makes the purpose of the memo clear.
The opening sentence of a business memo should state the objective, or reason for writing.
The opening should be brief, the length of a short paragraph. Use language and key words that
Identify any task the memo is related to.
Supply any relevant background information.
Should one sentence not be enough to convey the objective, one or two more sentences can supply the background information necessary for the reader to comprehend the memo's purpose.