I need to raise my rates on one of my families...quite a bit...eeek!

[Mom of 3]

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This is what is in my policies, is it enough to increase my prices?
Playfelt, I was also thinking of doing it gradually, thank you

[Inspired by Reggio]

Changes to Policies:
Changes may be made to these policies as needed with 2 weeks notice. The policies, contracts, consents, and forms will be reviewed and updated, if needed, yearly in January. Please give written notice of any changes that may occur, especially of name or address, or of updated immunizations.
This is what is in my policies, is it enough to increase my prices?
Playfelt, I was also thinking of doing it gradually, thank you

Yes ~ reviewing the 'contract' would include the FEES that are part of that contract!

I Playfelts idea of the compromise of giving them an increase each month to wean them up the the same as everyone else so that can get use to budgeting for it.

My guess is that they KNOW they have been getting an awesome deal for your service and when you go about informing them you will get a 'well it about time you are so worth even more' because we often under estimate our value to our clients!