Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Negotiation Tips to Get Better Deals

We are constantly negotiating whether it be for personal or business reasons. Here are some quick tips to improve your negotiation skills:

1- Use a checklist. Have a clear mission and purpose for the negotiation. Have a clear outline of the problems as you see them. Know what you want and what will happen next.
2- Be quiet and listen!
3- Try to determine what your opponent wants.
4- Don't try to show people how smart you are. Don't create a distance by making your self different from them.
5- Don't assume you have to give up something to make the deal happen. You want prospects focused on what you can give them as a service and why you are there to help their business.
6- Don't give up easily.

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