02nd October 2006
Copyright 2006 Mary Greenwood
I recently purchased a new vehicle when visiting my son and was able to use some of my negotiating techniques:
1.Be Prepared and Do Your Research
Being prepared is of the utmost importance. Before even going to the ...
02nd October 2006
Copyright 2006 Mary Greenwood
Negotiating with your boss can be a little tricky because you are not on equal footing. Since there is always the chance there could be repercussions for speaking out, an employee usually won't tell his boss what he is rea...
01st August 2006
Copyright 2006 Mary Greenwood
Have you ever opened your phone bill and found that the amount is double or triple the amount of your last bill.? This just happened to me. Don't despair. Here are some tips for getting that phone bill adjusted.
1. Cal...
31st July 2006
Copyright 2006 Mary Greenwood
There are some age stereotypes that Seniors are set in their ways, forgetful, and unable to change. Someone with grey hair may not be taken seriously or worse ignored. As an older Negotiator myself, I believe that Seniors...
28th July 2006
Copyright 2006 Mary Greenwood
A deadlock occurs when the parties to a negotiation cannot reach agreement. Usually they are tired and frustrated and ready to give up. Here are a few Rules to chip away at the deadlock and close the deal.
1. Take a Bre...
24th July 2006
Copyright 2006 Mary Greenwood
There are some stereotypes that women cannot negotiate as well as men: that women are not as aggressive, that they take things too personally, or that they are not taken seriously. As a woman negotiator myself, I believe t...
13th July 2006
Copyright 2006 Mary Greenwood
Anything can be negotiated if you are in the proper emotional state of mind and know the strategies and tactics needed to close the deal. Here are five more rules that will help you Negotiate Like A Pro.
1. Get A Realit...
06th July 2006
Negotiating online is different from communicating in person. First of all, it is not done in real time. Communicating online is by definition a delayed process. One party sends an email and then waits for a response. Since you cannot see or hear the othe...
05th July 2006
No matter whether you are negotiating a raise with your boss, negotiating a vacation schedule with you ex-spouse or negotiating with a seller or buyer on an on-line auction, there are certain rules or principles that will help you settle your disputes.
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