Be Stingy with Discounts

Do your customers understand that they can pay a lower price on the face of an invoice, but still end up with a higher cost? If you want to learn how to explain the difference between cost and price, read this article.

Killing Objections With Sidewinder Precision

Destroy baseless objections with Attacks of Specificity

Two Steps for Empowering Influence in Decision-making

“Converting this world’s already-on-existent resources into the enlightened outputs” is one of the most challenging vocations; however, this jargon seems like nothing for those who see this world in a protracted way.

Win-Win Negotiation

At one time or another, every business person reaches a point when they must negotiate. You may negotiate a lower price with your vendor or your distributor. You may negotiate an earlier delivery time with one of your suppliers. There are many situations that require negotiation.

Expectation in Negotiation

The fact that people's expectations influence reality can help dramatically in the negotiation process. Individuals tend to make decisions based on how others expect them to perform. When we know someone expects something from us, we try to satisfy her/him in order to gain respect and likeability.

Top 7 Issues with Franchise Arbitration Clauses

It is often argued in the franchising industry that the arbitration clauses in franchise agreements tend to benefit the franchisee because they allow them to compete against the more well-financed franchisor in disputes arising from the franchising agreement. This is true in many cases because the cost of litigation these days is absolutely insane.

Negotiating Skills; What's My Interest?

I read earlier this year that the Palestinian Prime Minister had received support from militants to give up their weapons in exchange for government jobs. On face value it struck me as a stark example of the difference between a person’s interest and position. The position of the “militants” is well publicised, their interests however, appear to be more personal. Job security providing an income to support their families is closer to their interest.

State Department and Negotiation Ramifications

It seems the United States State Department has their work cut out for them as they deal with dictators and foreign leaders who are problematic for peace in the world. Worse off much of the world runs on guns, drugs, arms, gems, worthless currency and human trafficking.

Negotiating Water Rights in Water Courts

One of the most critical things in life that one may have to negotiate is water rights in a water court. Failure to properly negotiate water rights can cause future catastrophic issues for one's family or the future of their family businesses, lifestyles or endeavors.

Negotiating with Unions to Take Pay Severance Packages

Any high-ranking corporate top executive will tell you that negotiating with the unions is no easy matter and if it is not done correctly it causes a rift between management and labor and can disrupt the company for years to come. In this case, it is usually the management that must go, as the union generally stays intact because without labor you cannot run your business.

Secrets to Powerful Negotiations

We negotiate every day. There are negotiations in sales, customer service, interviewing for a position, and relationships between vendors and suppliers. Make a checklist of these five items and apply it to your next negotiations. You can immediately become more powerful and effective in your negotiations.

Business Negotiation Using Power and Influence: How Do You Exercise Your Power in Negotiations?

Influence and power are basic elements in all negotiations. By simply exploring and understanding the power you have, or you can obtain, you can radically change the influence that you have and negotiate a potential failure into a successful outcome.

What to Say When A Buyer Calls

Every business owner is approached from time to time by would-be buyers who express interest in courting them for acquisition. The way you handle those early interactions can make a huge difference in the likelihood of a successful and lucrative sale. Learn what to say and what questions to ask.

Negotiation: Is The Seller Motivated?

Whatever you’re negotiating, it is essential to gauge the urgency with which the other party wants to or needs to make a deal. When you’re buying a piece of real estate, for example, one of the key questions to ask the listing broker is: “How motivated is this seller?” Usually, you’ll get an answer that will tell you something significant, according to Dr. Gary S. Goodman, top negotiation speaker, best-selling author, and popular radio and TV commentator.