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Closing the Deal



Recent Closing the Deal Articles

Negotiation: Why Sometimes Failure Is the Best Outcome

Negotiating is not about sealing the deal, but framing the optimal relationship. Sometimes that's impossible.  Read more


The Secret Dealbreaker

Entrepreneurs are famous for the passion they pour into their businesses. But when it comes to finance and dealmaking, that's not always a good thing.  Read more


The Don't-Do Lists

Don't underestimate the importance of what not to do in certain situations. Here, we compiled a list of 14 scenarios and asked business leaders and experts f...  Read more


Why Learning to Tell Jokes Is Good for Business

Good comedians are usually good presenters. So can doing stand-up help close the deal?  Read more


What You Want to Hear After Bringing in a $1 Million Account

Eminem did the trick: Your pitch went well and you signed on your biggest client yet. Time to celebrate. Just don’t go as crazy as you did at the company ...  Read more


After You Close a Deal

Selling a business can be a surreal experience. For Honest Tea founder Seth Goldman, it involved an investor call, a gong, and Erin Brockovich.  Read more


How to Create a Great PowerPoint Presentation

Are you guilty of information overload? Do you abuse Clip Art? Here, the experts weigh in on how to create a pitch-perfect PowerPoint presentation.  Read more


How to Negotiate Effectively

Steps for getting what you want at the negotiating table.  Read more


When Negotiating, Always Listen Before You Speak

It pays to find out what the other side is thinking, then adjust your position accordingly  Read more


How to Get a Good Deal on a Lease

What it takes to negotiate a commercial lease in a renter's market  Read more


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