Freelance price increase email template

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One copy-ready example from the 40-template vault

This is a starter example, not the whole product. The generator includes the full template vault, role presets, boundary checks, approval summaries, tradeoff options, and pushback replies so you can build the exact version for your client or job.

Hi [Client Name],

I am updating my pricing for new work beginning [date].

For future [service type] work, the new rate will be [price]. This lets me maintain the level of strategy, quality, and responsiveness the work requires.

Current approved work is not changing unless we agree otherwise. If you want to book upcoming work at the new rate, reply here and I will reserve the next slot.

Best,

[Your Name]

When to use it

• You are raising project, hourly, retainer, or package pricing.
• A returning client asks for another round of work after your rates changed.
• The old price no longer matches the value, complexity, or availability required.

Mistakes to avoid

• Apologizing for the increase.
• Changing already-approved work without explaining the boundary.
• Giving too many discounts to avoid a normal business conversation.

Build the exact message

Templates are useful, but the details a real client cares about matter: the client name, original scope, new request, tone, payment boundary, deadline, and written approval step. ScopeSaver turns those details into an email, short text version, change-order summary, exclusions, approval CTA, and pushback follow-up.

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