For many years, salespeople have asked the same question in negotiation seminars: Who should make the first offer? The typical response for years was, “let the other side go first.” The reasoning behind this was simple:  You don’t want to make an offer only to find out later that you could have done better. However, […]

  In recent years, the case for inclusivity in the workplace has grown stronger than ever. These days, companies are paying much more attention to inclusion and diversity, and for good reason. Recent studies have shown that businesses in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive teams are more likely to have above average […]

There used to be a time when business models were built on closing sales and beating out competitors. While this may have worked in the past, today’s customers are looking for more. They want relationships, experiences, and a business that benefits society as a whole. Despite these business challenges, there are new ways to win […]

As a business professional, there are times when you need to influence others to perform certain tasks, support decisions, or even purchase your product or service. You have probably found yourself in situations where you are selling ideas, seeking support, or asking for something. In order to achieve your goals, you need to be able […]

The ability to negotiate successfully is a must-have skill in today’s competitive business world. There are many occasions when you may find yourself in a situation where you have to negotiate, so it’s important to know the secrets to success. Here are a few tried and true tips for successful negotiations in any profession.  1. […]

As the year comes to an end and companies are closing out their final quarter, they are starting to assess their plans for the new work year. This is when businesses adjust procedures and set goals to ensure they are on track to stay the course for the upcoming fiscal year. It is incredibly important […]

Negotiating a better salary is at the forefront of many workers’ minds. In fact, nearly 40% of the workforce feels like they are underpaid for their job. However, nearly 37% of those same people refrain from asking for a raise out of fear. At some point in your career, you may feel like the value […]

Every organization wants to hire employees who will drive their business toward success. In today’s competitive market, however, attracting top talent requires much more than an enticing job advertisement. Companies have to rethink their marketing efforts and come up with creative ways to make sure their brand stands out from the crowd. While it may […]

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20% of new businesses fail within the first two years and nearly half of them don’t survive past the fifth year. This begs the question, “How can you make sure your business is a success?” The fact is, starting a business is never easy and entrepreneurs are […]

Negotiating a contract with a vendor can be even more difficult than making the deal in the first place. It requires a different strategy altogether. That’s because getting a company to agree to use your products and services is only half the battle. Once you have convinced them to work with you, you may still […]