One challenge that faces many small business owners is the ever increasing costs associated with employee health care.  It can be quite a challenge just to keep health care costs flat, let along reducing them.  This leaves many small business owners worried about the constantly rising price tag.  That said there are some things small […]

The way it works in America, most employers give total control of health care costs to their health insurers, hospitals, pharmacies, and the companies that manage their benefits.  The costs are so dense that many employers don’t feel like they are equipped to sort through all of it, so they don’t.  This failure to negotiate […]

Negotiating with your supervisor can be intimidating.  In fact, it can be one of the most challenging types of negotiation in the workplace.  It can be even more daunting when you are asking for something that is important to you such as a pay raise, time off, or flexible scheduling.  Unlike negotiating with clients, negotiating […]

The relationship between a manager and subordinate plays a critical role in the success of the business.  Successful managers work to bring out the best in the people who work for them. While the relationship can be friendly, it is also the duty of the manager to make sure their subordinate is adequately performing the […]

There was once a time when new hires negotiated salary alone or even just accepted whatever was offered to them.  With today’s competitive job market, however, applicants are more confident about asking for what they want- including higher salaries and a better employee benefits package.  The fact is millennials are motivated by more than just […]

Everybody wants more time off, but what most people don’t realize is that you can negotiate for more paid vacation just as you would a pay raise.  If you are reasonable with your request and you can prove your worth to the company it is likely that your boss will consider your request.  If you […]

How to Be the Best Negotiator- Knowing the Needs and Wants of Your Competitor In today’s competitive business climate, the ability to negotiate can mean the difference between success and failure. It can have a huge impact on your career and can help you earn more money and a higher title.  For this reason, negotiation […]

Divorce- How to Negotiate an Amicable Split When Your Spouse is Your Business Partner According to the National Federation of Independent Business, there are more than 1 million husband and wife teams that run a business together.  In addition to the stress of managing a professional business, these owners are also faced with the normal […]

Ride Sharing: Know Your Rights and Negotiate a Better B2B Experience with Uber or Lyft Ridesharing has certainly gained popularity in recent years and the concept is widely utilized by businesses across the nation as a means for transporting employees and clients. The perks seem pretty obvious: it’s quick, convenient, and more affordable than taxis […]

Lower Employee Insurance Costs Every year the time will come when employers will be notified by their health insurance provider that insurance premiums are increasing.  What many employers in smaller to medium-sized companies don’t realize is that those new insurance rates are negotiable.  You could end up saving yourself, your employees, and your company hundreds […]