BUSINESS

NAME HERE

First Name Surname

Company
Address
Suburb, State, ZIP Code

[date]

Dear [first name],

Unfortunately, due to reasons beyond my control I won’t be able to meet the originally agreed deadline
of [date]. I am truly sorry about this inconvenience, however would like to request an extension, if
possible to [date]. I know you are eager to have the [insert job description here] completed as soon as
possible, so I will be sure to prioritise this work over the next [days/weeks]. I appreciate the
opportunity to work on it, and I thank you for your patience.

Again, I apologise for the inconvenience.

Yours sincerely,

Name
Title

Street Address, City, ST ZIP Code (543) 555-1234 (543) 555-1235 fax [your web address]