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The right letter for the awkward moments of running a business, written fairly and calmly.

Fill in a few details and get a clear, fair business letter on your letterhead, from offer and reference letters to payment reminders and price increases. Edit the wording, download a PDF and send it, sharp sharp.

Made for: Small business owners hiring, managing or parting ways with staff, Startup founders who do HR without an HR team, Businesses chasing payment or announcing a price change, Employees who need a resignation letter or a reference.

• Employment offer letter: Offer someone the job properly: role, pay, hours and start date in one clear letter.
• Confirmation of employment letter: Confirm a staff member works for you, for a bank, embassy or landlord. Done in two minutes.
• Internship offer letter: Offer an internship with dates, supervisor, hours and what they will learn, all in writing.
• Reference letter: A fair, factual reference for a current or former employee, written in minutes.
• Warning letter: A calm, factual written warning that says what happened, what must change and by when.
• Termination letter: Confirm the end of employment in writing: last day, notice, final pay and next steps.
• Leave approval letter: Approve annual, sick, maternity or other leave in writing, with dates and return day clear.
• Resignation letter: Resign politely and clearly: last day, notice, thanks and a handover offer. No bridges burned.
• Payment reminder letter: Chase an overdue invoice politely, without the awkwardness.
• Final demand letter: A firm, fair last request for payment before you take further steps.
• Price increase letter: Tell customers about a price change clearly, kindly and in good time.
• Business introduction letter: Introduce your business to a new client or partner, and ask for one clear next step.
• Business thank-you letter: Thank a customer or partner properly. It costs little and is remembered.
• Customer apology letter: Say sorry properly: what happened, what you did, and what changes now.
• Authorisation letter: Let someone collect, sign or attend for you, for a set purpose and set dates.
• Request for quotation letter: Ask suppliers to quote on the same terms, so you can compare like with like.

• Hiring and managing people: Offer letters, internship offers, confirmation of employment, leave approval, references, warnings and termination letters, each with a fair, standard structure you can edit.
• Talking to customers: Introduce your business, ask for quotations, say thank you, apologise well or give notice of a price increase without losing the relationship.
• Chasing money politely: Start with a friendly payment reminder and, only if needed, a firm and factual final demand. No threats, just the facts and a clear date.

How to write business letters people take seriously

A good business letter does one job. Say in the subject line what the letter is about, then say it again plainly in the first sentence. Whoever reads it, whether a new hire, a customer or a lawyer, should know within ten seconds what you want, what has happened or what you are offering. Everything after that is supporting detail.

Employment letters deserve particular care. An offer letter should set out the role, start date, pay and any probation period, and in many countries employers are expected to give key terms of employment in writing. Warning and termination letters should stick to facts: what happened, when, what was discussed and what happens next. Keep emotion and opinion out of them, and keep a signed copy.

Customer letters work best when they are short and human. A payment reminder that assumes good faith usually gets paid sooner than one that sounds angry. A price increase letter that gives notice and a reason keeps more customers than a surprise on the next invoice. An apology that says sorry clearly, without blaming anyone or making promises you cannot keep, often rebuilds trust.

Before you send anything, read it aloud once. If a sentence would sound strange said to the person's face, rewrite it. Date every letter, give it a reference number and keep a copy. When a letter could have legal consequences, such as a dismissal or a final demand, it is worth asking a qualified adviser to look at it first.

Before you send a business letter

• The subject line says exactly what the letter is about
• Names, dates, amounts and job titles are correct and spelt properly
• The letter states facts, not opinions or accusations
• Any deadline or next step is clear and reasonable
• It is dated, has a reference number and is signed by the right person
• You have kept a copy, and the recipient has a way to reply
• For dismissals, disputes or demands, you have checked local rules or taken advice

Questions

Are these letters legally binding?

A letter is only as good as what it says and the law where you are. These are solid, standard starting points, not legal advice. Employment and debt rules differ a lot between countries, so check anything important with a qualified adviser.

Can I change the wording?

Yes. Fill in the form to generate the letter, then edit any sentence before you download it. Make it sound like you.

Can I put my letterhead and logo on the letters?

Yes. Add your business name, contact details and logo, and they appear at the top of the letter. Your logo stays on your device.

What tone should a payment reminder have?

Polite and factual. Assume it is an oversight, state the invoice number, amount and due date, and say how to pay. Save a firmer tone for a final demand, and even then avoid threats.

These letters are general templates, not legal or HR advice; employment and debt recovery rules differ by country, so check local law or a qualified adviser before sending anything with legal consequences, and never use them to create false or misleading documents.