Price Increase Customer Letter

Draft a price increase communication for {{customer_name}}.

Current pricing: {{current_pricing}}
New pricing: {{new_pricing}}
Increase percentage: {{increase_percent}}
Effective date: {{effective_date}}
Reason for increase: {{reason}}

Create a price increase letter that:

1. Opens with Relationship Context
   - Value of partnership
   - Appreciation for their business

2. Delivers the News Clearly
   - Specific pricing change
   - Effective date
   - What stays the same

3. Justifies the Change
   - Business rationale
   - Market context
   - Investments benefiting them

4. Softens the Impact
   - Early notice appreciation
   - Transition options if applicable
   - Commitment to continued value

5. Ends with Forward Focus
   - Continued partnership
   - Offer to discuss
   - Contact for questions

Be direct but maintain the relationship.