Negotiating Skills Will Get You Ahead

Negotiating skills can help you manage lots of different kinds of life situations, both at work and in your personal relationships. Here are a few examples of where these skills can help you build an even better life for yourself:1. Many family situations require negotiating with others. Deciding which movie... Read More

Writing an RFP (Request for Proposal)

A while back, a potential client provided me with some general details of the writing work he wanted me to do for his company. Then he asked me to send him a proposal. Proposal?! I panicked as I tried to confirm with him what he meant by that... Read More

A One Stop Financial Solution

Amy Wright, 34, was extatic when her realtor showed her the three bedroom townhome overlooking the lushious golf course. It was exactly the home she was looking for. The interior was sunny and bright, with a newly remodeled kitchen, spacious bedrooms, and the perfect little study area to set up... Read More

The Art of Negotiation in 535 words

I want to get better at negotiation, but where to start? UK Amazon currently has 2332 books on negotiation. Google indexed nearly 4 million relevant (yeah right) pages. All I need is a simple, straightforward model that I can put to use now. Phased by the glut of information,... Read More

Power Pricing - Getting the Right Price for Your Products and Services

There's an old joke about the New York City blackout. Power was out everywhere, and the electric company couldn't figure out what was wrong or how to fix it. Finally, they decided that the only one who could solve the problem was a long-retired worker who knew the system inside... Read More

Games are a Reflection of Behavior

You are standing on a small stage yelling, "What's the name of the game?!""Win as much as you can!!!" comes roaring back."Who's responsible for your score?!""I am!!"The audience is composed of ninety men, all prisoners in a federal maximum security prison.One more thing ? you're a woman.For three years, Alicia... Read More

Managing the Sales Negotiation Process

How many times have you heard:"You've got to drop your price by 10% or we will have no choice but to go with your competition.""You will have to make an exception to your policy if you want our business.""I know that you have good quality and service, but so do... Read More

Cross Cultural Negotiations

Cross cultural negotiation is one of many specialized areas within the wider field of cross cultural communications. By taking cross cultural negotiation training, negotiators and sales personnel give themselves an advantage over competitors.There is an argument that proposes that culture is inconsequential to cross cultural negotiation. It maintains that as... Read More

Lets Make a Deal

Smart buyers will always ask for a better price. Unfortunately, too many sales people and business owners automatically think that reducing their price is the most effective way to respond to this request.However, negotiating is not always about price. Although price is a factor in virtually every sale it is... Read More

Where to FIND the BEST Employees --

Obviously, you might logically say, "that is good!" You would most certainly be on track feeling good about everyone in your area having a job. Getting everyone working and being more self-sufficient is our logical goal.WHAT IS FULL EMPLOYMENT?For many years, the marketplace has considered 4% to be reaching a... Read More

In The News:


Nepali PM urges for immediate negotiation with armed groups
Xinhua, China - Oct 5, 2008
KATHMANDU, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Nepali Prime Minister Prachanda has directed the government's talk team headed by Peace Minister Janardan Sharma to initiate ...
Govt invites Terai-based political groups to talks Kantipur Online
Armed outfits in southern Nepal announce ceasefire Xinhua
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Jamaica Gleaner

Trade and negotiation: Keys to Jamaica's economic development
Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - Oct 4, 2008
The reports from Washington indicate that the stage has been set for Jamaica to take the lead in negotiation for trade opportunities currently being enjoyed ...

Vietnam, Japan complete EPA negotiation
Antara, Indonesia - 8 hours ago
Hanoi (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - Vietnam and Japan have completed 19-month-long negotiations regarding a bilateral Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), ...

CNN

No raise? Negotiate instead for these perks
CNN - 1 hour ago
For most job seekers, the art of negotiation comes into play at two specific times in their careers: during an initial job negotiation and at their ...

PakTribune.com

Afghan president to seek negotiation with Taliban through Riyadh
Xinhua, China - Oct 1, 2008
KABUL, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has disclosed that his administration wanted talks with Taliban through the mediation of Saudi ...
Taliban, Afghan officials meet in Saudi Arabia, but deny peace ... The Canadian Press
Taliban leader rejects call for peace talks with Afghan government CBC.ca
Taliban leader rejects talks with Afghan government Reuters India
New York Times - Stratfor (subscription)all 949 news articles

Sportsnet.ca

Bills, WR Evans agree on contract extension after six-month ...
Pro Football Weekly, IL - Oct 2, 2008
By PFW staff The Bills and WR Lee Evans agreed to a contract extension, the Bills announced Thursday. The team and agent Ben Dogra had been in quiet ...
Bills sign Evans to $37.25 million deal Buffalo News
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Time to talk
The Nation Newspaper, Barbados - 10 hours ago
What they have done, in effect, is to push back the start of the negotiation process further which is not in the interest of the worker; ...

Keys to successful benefits negotiation
Boston Globe, United States - Oct 2, 2008
Some benefits are standard for all employees, but some are more open to negotiation. Rather than ask for more of everything, focus on what you might ...

Financial crisis offers lessons on negotiation
Arizona Republic, AZ - Oct 1, 2008
From a negotiation standpoint, Paulson's move reflects the strategic reality that leverage often trumps precedent. You may have great precedent, ...

Guan Eng calls for rapprochement
The Borneo Post, Malaysia - 10 hours ago
He hoped both could come to the negotiation table towards unity in PR. “I hope both can put aside their differences that have brewed from the last general ...
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Games are a Reflection of Behavior

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Avoiding and Accomodating in Negotiation

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Lets Make a Deal

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Where to FIND the BEST Employees --

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Suppliers as Your Partners in Cost Reduction

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Barter and Its Benefits

What is Barter? Barter involves 2 parties. Each party wants... Read More

National and Cultural Negotiation Style

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So Whats Your Argument?

Arguments aren't always bad things. Sometimes They're used to convince... Read More