What should the introduction to a formal business report include?

The introduction of any business report or essay should:focus the reader’s attention on the exact subject of the report;provide background information on the topic of the report;engage the reader’s interest in the topic;give definitions if required [not usually done if it’s a short piece of writing];

What is a formal business report?

A formal business report is generally longer than an informal report and contains many specific sections and labels. These sections and labels may come from company policy and practice or be prescribed by the outside organization the report is being sent to.

What makes a good business report?

When you write a business report, focus on the subject at hand. Information included in the document should be accurate, relevant and informative to its readers. These are important characteristics of good reports. A good report speaks to the reader in terms she can understand.