Negotiating Tips You Can Use
Negotiations are something many people dread. Usually, fear holds people back. They don't want to appear rude, they think they don't have what it takes, or they're afraid of being told no. The flip side is that many things are up for negotiation, from job salaries to home prices. Even saving a little bit off the price of something can result in serious savings over time. Fortunately, you can minimize the stress of negotiations by planning for them. Doing even a modest amount of preparation can help in two ways. First, you'll feel a lot more comfortable trying to negotiate something. Second, you'll have facts and tactics ready when it comes time to the actual conversation. In terms of preparing yourself for a negotiation, ask yourself these four questions: What are you looking to get? What's the least you will take? What are you willing to give up or exchange if you need to? How much do you know about the other party's position? Don't assume that you ha