This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Stay calm, rational and polite. Give reasons for terminating the relationship, but keep emotion and name-calling out of the conversation. Follow-up with a phone call. You can start the process with an email, but you should follow-up with a phone call to talk your client through the process and answer any questions.
Start by expressing appreciation for the opportunity to work with the client. Clearly state the reason for the termination, tying it back to specific terms of the agreement if applicable, and outline any next steps regarding final payments or documents.
Use a clear and concise subject line, e.g. "Cancellation of appointment on date". Start the email with a polite salutation. Briefly explain why you need to cancel the appointment. Offer a new appointment or ask about the other person's availability.
Step 1: Addressing the Correct Individual or Company. Step 2: Stating the Purpose of Termination. Step 3: Including Necessary Details (Contract Number, Date, etc.) Step 4: Mentioning Outstanding Payments or Obligations. Step 5: Closing the Letter Professionally.
Template response: Hi client's name, Thank you for the project context. Unfortunately, I won't be able to take on the work because of specific thing. I'm concerned that it isn't a fit for me based on reason why specific thing is a problem.
Be open and transparent that it isn't a match… And explain why. Weiner says it's perfectly okay — and expected — to end business relationships sometimes as long as you are honest about what went wrong.
Dear CLIENT NAME, I'm making some changes in my business that are affecting my bandwidth. As a result, I'll no longer be available for projects with COMPANY NAME after THIS DATE. I appreciate the work we've done together and wish you and the rest of the team well.
We are writing to inform you that after careful consideration, (MY COMPANY) has made the difficult decision to terminate its agreement as a service provider for (CLIENT NAME) effective (TERMINATION DATE). Current circumstances have caused the need for (MY COMPANY) to re-evaluate our client portfolio.
Step 1: Addressing the Correct Individual or Company. Step 2: Stating the Purpose of Termination. Step 3: Including Necessary Details (Contract Number, Date, etc.) Step 4: Mentioning Outstanding Payments or Obligations. Step 5: Closing the Letter Professionally.
I say something like ``Bob, I'm really sorry to tell you but we are letting you go effective immediately.'' I pause to allow the person to take it all in -- it can sometimes take a few moments. It's hard and it's awkward but it's absolutely vital to be clear and concise in delivering this news.