Negotiating


Recent Negotiating Articles

Responding to 'It Costs Too Much'

You can gently transform the world's most common sales objection into a commitment to buy your product.  Read more

These 2 Start-ups Rock at Strategic Partnerships

Start-ups can get a huge boost from partnering with larger companies. Bespoke Post and Parking Panda are growing thanks to key partners. Here's how they did it.  Read more

How to Close: Selling in the 'Red Zone'

As you get nearer to closing a deal, more obstacles may appear. Make sure you have a game plan.  Read more

How to Negotiate a Complex Deal

To get the best outcome, you need to answer these four important questions before you get to the bargaining table.  Read more

Toughen Up, Ladies: 7 Ways to Be a Better Negotiator

Studies show women lack confidence when it comes to asking for what they want. Here's how to get it back.  Read more

Without This Skill, You Won't Succeed

It doesn't matter what industry you're in. This is the one thing all successful people know how to do well.  Read more

How to Close a Sale

You'll sell more if you make closing a natural part of your conversation with the customer.  Read more

How to Handle β€˜It Costs Too Much!’

You can make the sale even after a customer says your price is way too high. Follow these easy steps.  Read more

Be More Profitable: 12 Easy Tricks

These easily implemented tweaks will help you cut sales costs while increasing revenue.  Read more

Negotiating for Wimps

How to ask for what you want -- and get it. Eleven tips for the confrontation-shy.  Read more

8 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty

Top salespeople use these simple rules to keep their customers buying from them--even in the face of steep competition.  Read more

5 Traits of Highly Successful Salesmen

Are you cut out to make the sale? Make sure you've got these characteristics--or else learn to develop them.  Read more

Selling to a Huge Firm: 6 Simple Steps

Selling to a corporate behemoth takes time, effort and patience. Use this map to track your customer's buying process--and stay one step ahead.  Read more

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

Why Free Consulting Is a Bad Idea

If you can't draw a hard line, you may end up losing both the sale--and your shirt.  Read more

15 Simple Rules for Customer Negotiations

These 15 easy rules will help you ensure that negotiations work to your advantage, and also benefit your customers.  Read more

How to Negotiate a Land Deal

A successful negotiation takes place when both the buyer and seller believe they have received a good price.  Read more

How to Be a Tough Negotiator

A hard-nosed approach to getting paid in full and on time. Plus, what happens when the FBI seizes your business, and the rest of today's news.  Read more

How to Negotiate When Buying a Business

If you're naturally gifted in the art of negotiation, buying a business will put your skills to the test. If you're not, you're going to need to brush up in ...  Read more

5 Things You Should Never Say While Negotiating

If you're new to negotiating or find it difficult, here are some missteps to avoid.  Read more

How to Negotiate Effectively

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

How to Close a Sale

Here are some strategies to help create a win-win business relationship of customer satisfaction and longevity.  Read more

7 Tips for Masterful Negotiating

Whether you're trying to close a major account or get a better rate from a vendor, here are expert pointers on how to win in negotiations.  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

Doing a Deal With a Huge Male Ego

Don't let a huge male ego discourage you from making a deal. Here's some advice on how you can handle the situation.  Read more