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Enclosed herewith please find

The only word we really need in this cliché is Enclosed. It's so redundant to use herewith - if it's not herewith, where the heck is it? Please find implies it's like a game asking the reader to find something that's hidden. For 21st Century writing, throw out all the unnecessary wording.

Equipment

The word equipment is an uncountable noun and it should never end with an 's'. For example: We need some extra equipment for our new offices. All the new equipment has arrived. (use a singular verb) This equipment - the LCD, OHP and DVD - is needed in the Training Room.

Similar mistakes are made with words like luggage, baggage, furniture, information, clarification.

Everyday/Every day

Everyday is an adverb. Every day are adjective and noun.

For example:

Making your bed is an everyday chore.
I get the bus to work every day.
Having to write e-mails every day is an everyday task.

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