Let's Negotiate

Negotiation Skills

noreply@blogger.com (Peter) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:01:00 +0000

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Career Experts agre that you don't always get what you deserve, but you do always get what you NEGOTIATE!

You already know this, don't you? The frustration of feeling underpaid and the anger of knowing you should be making more.

Also, the nervousness - considering you don't want to get fired, but you know you need to ask for a raise ... Do you know how much you should ask for? When is the best time to ask? What type of letter should you write?

How are you going to collect your proof and how do you present your case to your boss? ... Do you ask for a promotion, or just a salary increase? ... And how do you negotiate for the most you can get? ...

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noreply@blogger.com (Peter) — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:57:00 +0000

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Negotiate Your Way to a Better Salary

noreply@blogger.com (Peter) — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 10:19:00 +0000

After you have received the job offer you might feel that the package needs improving in order for you to accept the position.

So what could you do to improve the situation?

Wherever possible, don't try to negotiate immediately after an offer. Make sure you ask for the offer to be put in writing and then try to delay any negotiations for the longest possible time.

When you've got the job offer in writing you can respond by acknowledging receipt of the offer and making it clear that you will confirm your acceptance within (say) 7 days. This could be longer if necessary but better to let them know if you are going on holiday for instance.

Now you have gained yourself some time, use it constructively to investigate the average salary of people in similar positions.

You could even contact other companies in your area if they are advertising similar vacancies. Use the internet - a search will quickly throw up various websites and salary calculators you can use.

Break down the full package you have been offered and make sure you have clearly identified which areas of the package you would like to see improved.

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Ebay Powerseller Challenge Reviewed

noreply@blogger.com (Peter) — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 12:49:00 +0000

John is an ebay Powerseller who maintains in his e-book "The 90 Day Powerseller Challenge" that he can make you an ebay Powerseller in 90 days.
When I read the ebook, I found it a good read with lots of little tips and ideas that seem so simple when you've read them that you wonder why you didn't think of them before.

The strength of his book lies in the fact that he can prove his own success as a powerseller and you can read all of his customer feedback on the ebay site. So you know that what he tells you does work. In fact he is classed as a "Titanium Powerseller" and this is the highest level.

John concentrates on selling e-books and in his challege he explains why this is a good business proposition and describes everything you need to do and the reasons behind why you need to do what he recommends. Obviously you need an Ebay account and a payPal account, but he also explains how you can make your email work like an autoresponder to deliver your digital goods once they are paid for. This one tip alone is worth hours of work saved.

More listing tips, such as aiming to end your auctions on a Sunday evening really do pay off and the way he gets repeat visitors coming back to buy again is a real eye-opener.

Overall I rate this e-book as excellent and you will learn a lot about how to make a good income in the same way that thousands already do just by following this guide.

Peter Fisher is an accomplished webmaster and publisher of www.ebookdownloads.biz and "trainee" ebay Powerseller. You can get a copy of The 90 Day Powerseller Challenge at Bruce's Ebooks

noreply@blogger.com (Peter) — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 13:30:00 +0000

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noreply@blogger.com (Peter) — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 09:33:00 +0000

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How to Change Somebody's Mind

noreply@blogger.com (Peter) — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 16:05:00 +0000

How to Change Somebody's Mind

Believe me, it's not easy! And sometimes, it doesn't work at all.

But while researching my book on how to produce more memorable writing, I stumbled upon these "mind changing" ideas from multiple sources.

Remember, I'm a writer, not a psychologist. So the methods shown here come mostly from writers and speakers who've successfully altered perceptions through presentations and persuasive reports.

1. Wear the other person's shoes - Ask questions to find out why someone holds a completely different view from yours.

2. Ask that person to amplify his/her position - Are your opponent's views based on actual data, or on disputed or second-hand information that might be challenged?

3. If that person's views are based on data, is the source of that data credible?

4. What common positions do you hold? Politicians can often win a hostile audience by first discussing values everyone shares. If we can agree on common goals, perhaps readers/listeners will follow us when we lead them down new pathways.

5. Can some position be compromised? In negotiations, I often give away a small point in order to show willingness to arrive at an agreement.

6. Point out your side's best points. Remember the fence-painting episode from "Tom Sawyer"? Tom makes his task seem so appealing his friends offer him all sorts of prizes if he'll let them participate.

7. Speaking of "good points" - Sometimes negotiation can become a "listing" contest. Can you reinforce your position by listing a number of positive things about your proposal? Example: "Ten reasons you should vote for Proposition A."

Rix Quinn offers lots of writing and persuasive ideas in his book "Words That Stick." It's available from your local bookstore, or "Words That Stick"

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Negotiate Successfully

noreply@blogger.com (Peter) — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:06:00 +0000

As an effective negotiator you should always try to keep an open mind; the end result of the negotiation might be just as good even if it looks a little different from what you had in mind.

If there are lots of issues at stake, keep the whole set of issues in mind so that you can give way a little here to gain a little there. Try these ideas so you will have a successful negotiation.

Don't go in aggressively or in an adversarial frame of mind:

1. Use friendly language and gestures.

2. Be prepared to chat about non-relevant subjects before getting down to business.

3. Arrange seating at angles or around the corner of a table rather than directly face-to-face.

Before you enter the room be sure you have got the most up to date position so you can negotiate with the latest facts and figures at your fingertips.

Negotiations can break down over the smallest misunderstanding; so if there is any doubt over a statement or quoted fact make sure you query and get it clarified immediately.

To avoid your reactions 'giving away' your feelings try taking notes. The appearance of you concentrating on your notes will cover up anything you don't want to disclose non-verbally.

Be prepared to call for a 'comfort break' or 'breather' if you feel yourself sagging or uncomfortable or the room temperature is wrong. The concentration levels can easily suffer if you keep going without a break. This can also be a useful strategy when you feel that an item is becoming deadlocked.

If any item proves to be a sticking point, seek agreement to come back to it later. In the light of further discussion and agreement on other points, it may be more easily resolved later.

Watch out for small issues being blown up into 'deal-breakers' or sudden concessions which usually precede the attempt to 'roll' you through the really important issue.

Negotiation is something we all do every day. Mostly the outcomes are not earth-shattering but when the negotiation is important follow this advice to reach the best outcome for all parties.

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Welcome to Let's Negotiate

noreply@blogger.com (Peter) — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:58:00 +0000

Negotiation is both a skill and an art and some would even say it is a science. I don't know about that but we all negotiate every day in some way or another.

Whether you simply want to agree who's driving to the party, or want to approach your boss for a raise in your salary; maybe debt negotiation has entered your life.

This site is dedicated to bringing you the best negotiation tips and advice so take a good look around - you are sure to find some negotiation tips that fit your situation. Experts in the field of negotiation have drawn up robust strategies for you to apply.

When you next need to enter a negotiation, check your strategy here first. It just may make all the difference!