Price Increase Email Template — Communicate Changes Professionally

Hi [Client Name],

I hope this email finds you well. I'm writing to share an important update about our pricing.

**The Change:**
After careful consideration, I'm updating my rates to better reflect the value and quality of service I provide, as well as to account for increased costs and market rates.

**New Pricing Effective [Date]:**
- **Current Rate**: $[Amount] per [month/hour/project]
- **New Rate**: $[Amount] per [month/hour/project]
- **Increase**: [X]% or $[Amount] increase

**Why This Change:**
- [Reason 1: e.g., "To maintain the high level of service and attention you've come to expect"]
- [Reason 2: e.g., "Increased costs for tools, software, and resources"]
- [Reason 3: e.g., "To align with current market rates for similar services"]
- [Reason 4: e.g., "To invest in continued education and improved capabilities"]

**What This Means for You:**
- **Grandfathering Option**: As a valued existing client, I'm offering to honor your current rate of $[Amount] until [Date] (typically 30-90 days from notice).
- **New Rate Effective**: After [Date], your rate will adjust to $[Amount] per [month/hour/project].
- **No Surprises**: This is the only rate change planned for [timeframe: e.g., "the next 12 months"].

**Your Options:**
1. **Continue at New Rate**: Your service will continue seamlessly at the new rate starting [Date].
2. **Adjust Scope**: We can discuss adjusting the scope of work to better fit your budget if needed.
3. **Pause Service**: If the new rate doesn't work for your budget, we can discuss pausing or ending our arrangement.

**Next Steps:**
Please let me know by [Date] how you'd like to proceed. I'm happy to schedule a call to discuss this further or answer any questions.

I value our partnership and want to make sure this works for both of us. Thank you for your understanding.

Best regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Company]
[Phone]