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Process of Negotiation 4 Stages and How You Can Master Them

Darren A. Smith

November 5, 2022

You Want to Understand the Process of Negotiation. Not Because You Just Want to Know But Because You Want the…

Asian businessman and woman handshake after negotiations

If You Then I – The Most Taught Negotiation Tool in the World

Darren A. Smith

October 13, 2022

This Negotiation Tool is the Most Taught Tool in the World. ‘If You Then I’ – Let’s Find Out Why……

Two white employee figures conducting business negotiations about objects on boxes

Conditioning is a Very Valuable Tool When Negotiating

Darren A. Smith

October 6, 2022

The Trees in Our Garden Had Grown Very Tall Blocking Out the Sunlight. The Tree Guy Came Around to Give…

Businesswoman shaking hands with businessman after successful negotiation

Watch Live Negotiation Skills Examples of Good & Bad Negotiating

Darren A. Smith

October 1, 2022

BBC’s The Apprentice Can Provide Us With Many Good and Bad Negotiation Skills Examples In the two clips below, we’ll…

Negotiation Exercise: Can You Identify What They Did Wrong?

Darren A. Smith

June 29, 2022

This Negotiation Exercise is a Great Way to Help You & the Team to Become the Very Best Versions of…

Two businessmen negotiating across a table

Know Your Opponent’s Negotiation Position with this Trick

Darren A. Smith

June 16, 2022

Knowing Your Opponent’s Negotiation Position Could Be the Key that Unlocks the Door and Gets You All That You Want…

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What I Learnt About Sales Confidence from a Car Boot Sale

Darren A. Smith

May 26, 2022

‘It Seems That Way Margaret’. The Two Old Ladies at the Pitch Next to Us Were Telling Each Other That…

Stressed Businessman during a negotiation

No Flaming Idea How to Prepare for a Negotiation

Sarah Garratt

March 28, 2022

This is How to Prepare for a Negotiation with these Easy Steps. What is Negotiation? Negotiating is where two people,…

Businesspeople shaking hands after successful negotiation

Negotiation Stages: The Many Versions But Just Keep It Simple For You

Darren A. Smith

March 18, 2022

When it comes to the Negotiation Stages, there is no one right answer. Only the best answer for you. Many…

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12 Ways to Improve Your Confidence in Negotiation

Darren A. Smith

February 8, 2022

Negotiation Effectively Requires Confidence in Negotiation. One of People’s Greatest Fears is Negotiating. Having to get a great deal for…

Two young successful businessmen in suits shaking hands after negotiation

Negotiation Concession: Be Careful What You Give Away for Free

Darren A. Smith

January 25, 2022

Negotiation Concession: The Fisherman Ever been negotiating and you think, ‘Hold on. I just gave away that and I am…

Happy employee receiving salary after successful negotiation

How to Do a Successful Salary Negotiation: End Up with More

Darren A. Smith

November 30, 2021

You’re Here Because You Believe You are Worth a Little More, or a Lot More, and are Considering a Salary…