Posts Tagged ‘negotiation’

8 Essential Skills They Didn’t Teach You In School

Lately, I've been simultaneously using less and less of what I learned in school while discovering more and more skills that are vital to success which were never even offered in school!If I were to be 100% honest, probably the most valuable skill I learned in college was how to talk to girls (certainly a vital skill for happiness and success, but not what I was there to learn).The economics… Continue reading

August 15 2008 | By Brian | Tagged: audiobook, business, education, happiness, life, marketing, negotiation, networking, school, speed-reading, success, time-management | 111 comments»

How To Negotiate Freelance Pay For Non-Negotiators

A fundamental skill to learn for any freelance work is pay negotiation. If you don't get good at this you can be sure not to get as much as you should.Andrea Dickson at Wisebread has written a great article for those of us who aren't entirely comfortable haggling a better wage for work. She in particular writes for women, but the sentiment goes for all freelancers.You have to get… Continue reading

August 24 2007 | By Craig | Tagged: freelance, negotiation | 5 comments»

Hangover = Negotiation Gold

Negotiations are funny and I'll always take any advice regarding the subject. Add the idea that it may be better to drink the night before a big negotiation, and I'm all ears.Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten recalls a situation where his lawyer suggested this theory: The unpleasant physical effects following the heavy use of alcohol actually work to your advantage during a tough negotiation. Seemingly uninterested you will be slouched in… Continue reading

April 27 2007 | By Craig | Tagged: alcohol, drink, negotiation | 9 comments»

The Rules of Salary Negotiation

Most of you in IT are underpaid, you know that. Maybe it's time for a salary negotiation? When in talks with a new employer should you accept the wage they suggest? Lucky for you Calum Coburn at Negotiations.com has the 32 essential rules already outlined.And just because you're not in IT doesn't mean these rules don't apply to you. If you're looking at increasing the amount your boss hands… Continue reading

February 14 2007 | By Craig | Tagged: negotiation, salary | 6 comments»

Car Buying: 16 Tips to the Best Deal

A time where it took my negotiation skill to the extreme is when buying a new car. And trust me, it is stress to talk to the car salesperon. How do deal with the common tactic from the car salesperson, or any quick tips on getting the best deal? Get Life On the Road has 16 tips to the best deal. Read it, use it, I am sure you will… Continue reading

August 24 2006 | By Leon | Tagged: car, deal, negotiation, tips | no comments»

Haggle Like a Pro: 5 Lines That Work

Yesterday we have a resource talks about negotiation is a part of our life; Negotiation can also save us money by paying us for our purchases. Reader's Digest gives you 5 links that help you to haggle:

"Hmmm, I don't know..."
"Help me spend my money here."
"Your rivals can do it for less."
"I feel like I was tricked."
"But you broke your promise."

Haggle Like a Pro: 5 Lines That Work -… Continue reading

June 14 2006 | By Leon | Tagged: negotiation, shopping | 3 comments»

Quick Negotiation Tips

In life, negotiation sometimes is difficult but required on situations. Though you will get rewards if you get hold of this skill. At Paul's tips, he has an article to help you successful on negotiation. Some of them are pretty straightforward but useful, and all of his tips go into psychological side on dealing with negotiation: