http://www.artipot.com/dir/business/communication/negotiation/ Latest Negotiation articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/305330/salary-negotiation-with-legal-espionage.htm Salary negotiation is not an easy task, but it also doesn't have to be hard. You need the right advise to give you and advantage in the process. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:31:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/305330/salary-negotiation-with-legal-espionage.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/302485/handling-difficult-conversations-with-positive-statements.htm No matter how hard we may try, there's just no way to avoid some difficult conversations. However, there are positive things you can say and do to help you handle them better. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:44:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/302485/handling-difficult-conversations-with-positive-statements.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/301186/collection-calls-setting-the-right-environment-for-success.htm Placing collection calls to patients with overdue accounts probably is not at the top of your favorite thing to do list. However, it is a reality that your practice is a for profit entity and therefore, cash flow is vital. I have listed a few helpful tips to not only make your collection calls more effective but hopefully more enjoyable for everyone. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:37:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/301186/collection-calls-setting-the-right-environment-for-success.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/270489/conflict-in-workplace-how-much-is-workplace-costing-your-organization.htm As tough as business is right now I am amazed that you have not picked up on this and that your employees are not doing everything possible to work together effectively. And how supervisors and business owners are doing nothing to measure the actual cost of wasted time. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:38:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/270489/conflict-in-workplace-how-much-is-workplace-costing-your-organization.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/268764/book-report-how-to-talk-so-people-listen-connecting-in-todays-workplace-by-sonya-hamlin.htm Good communication is important in all areas of life, but it's especially crucial for an entrepreneur. My goal for this book report is to distill the information I found most useful, and leave you with strategies that you can utilize immediately. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:23:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/268764/book-report-how-to-talk-so-people-listen-connecting-in-todays-workplace-by-sonya-hamlin.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/248969/the-best-negotiation-advice.htm Advice for negotiators: Identifying a wide variety of options helps to resolve negotiations successfully. Don't rush to agreement. For long term success, be sure to get results of the negotiation in writing and approved by all sides. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:43:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/248969/the-best-negotiation-advice.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/248947/3-ways-to-build-cooperation-in-negotiations.htm Trust is the basis of cooperation and good negotiation. Finding common ground and other tips on building cooperation to develop a successful negotiation. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:03:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/248947/3-ways-to-build-cooperation-in-negotiations.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/248941/4-ways-to-control-a-negotiation.htm Determining your position and identifying your needs and currencies. Anticipate the other party's needs and currencies. Questions to ask and knowing how to react. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:56:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/248941/4-ways-to-control-a-negotiation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/248940/3-things-great-negotiators-do.htm Skills for good negotiators. How to focus on the relationship and common ground. Language that shows clarity and purpose. Questions to ask and ways to clarify positions. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:56:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/248940/3-things-great-negotiators-do.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/245619/know-your-value-before-neogotiating-job-offers.htm Before going into salary negotiating, it is critical to know exactly what your value is. If you do not know exactly what your value is, then it is a shot in the dark when you ask for a raise or try to get the most in your next job. Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:44:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/245619/know-your-value-before-neogotiating-job-offers.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/245484/salary-negotiation-in-your-current-job.htm A newsletter subscriber inquired whether or not it was possible to negotiate salary at a job your are already working at. After some investigating the local job market, they realized that they were quite underpaid and wanted to level set with their coworkers. Someone had advised them to quit their job and try to negotiate a higher salary elsewhere. Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:34:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/245484/salary-negotiation-in-your-current-job.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/245482/salary-negotiation-quick-start.htm Many people lack the expertise at salary negotiation and want to improve so they can advance their salaries and their careers. One friend recently asked me for some quick tips on how to negotiate a better salary. Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:15:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/245482/salary-negotiation-quick-start.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/245462/salary-negotiation-101.htm One of my newsletter subscribers asked me whether or not it was okay to talk about salary during the first interview with an employer. They were worried that it would give the wrong impression. How could they avoid revealing their salary expectations too soon? They were wondering how they could postpone this discussion until the right time. My golden rule is to never lie to... Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:33:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/245462/salary-negotiation-101.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/234962/3-keys-for-planning-a-successful-negotiation.htm Tips for the three stages of negotiation - the Opening, the Middle and the Close. Aiming high to get more from the negotiation process. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:02:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/234962/3-keys-for-planning-a-successful-negotiation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/234753/7-tips-for-getting-what-you-want-in-a-negotiation.htm Tips for asking for what you want or "stating your position" in a negotiation. Positions set the frame for the entire negotiation. Seven tips on stating what you want and getting it in the negotiation process. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:40:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/234753/7-tips-for-getting-what-you-want-in-a-negotiation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/224190/lead-your-team-to-victory-the-dos-and-donts-of-effective-group-influence.htm Do's and Don'ts on successfully influencing and leading teams and groups. Tips on developing common ground, vision, a brainstorming atmosphere, and inclusiveness. Pitfalls of group dynamics. Preparation ideas for a leading a successful team. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:21:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224190/lead-your-team-to-victory-the-dos-and-donts-of-effective-group-influence.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/219291/stop-arguing-how-to-disagree-without-having-an-argument.htm Simple strategies to help you disagree without having an argument. It is possible to disagree without arguing. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:55:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/219291/stop-arguing-how-to-disagree-without-having-an-argument.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/184720/why-you-should-have-it-in-writing.htm If you don't have it in writing, you don't have a prayer. People forget, change their minds and things change. There don't seem to be valid reasons for NOT putting it in writing. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:25:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/184720/why-you-should-have-it-in-writing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/149716/tips-to-successful-business-negotiation.htm Successful business negotiation can be worth a great deal to your business. It can mean the difference between securing a contract and losing a contract, and has the potential to be worth untold amounts of money to your business in the longer term. Thus, it's no surprise that good negotiators tend to go far in business. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:21:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/149716/tips-to-successful-business-negotiation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/148580/you-can-make-money-by-negotiating-your-bills.htm You might think that a bill is a bill and you owe the full amount but sometimes you can talk your way into a discount. Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:12:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/148580/you-can-make-money-by-negotiating-your-bills.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/120258/negotiation-tactics-smart-ways-to-gain-the-upper-hand-in-real-estate.htm The reality of any negotiation is that it is an exercise in psychology. Realistic market factors play their role, but final decisions are usually made based on perception. How the seller perceives you, the investor, will influence the deal. Here are some tactics to tip the scales in your favor. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 06:46:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/120258/negotiation-tactics-smart-ways-to-gain-the-upper-hand-in-real-estate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/116753/how-to-get-the-right-people-behind-your-invention.htm All inventors have, at one time or another, pined for "the right people." Be they investors, programmers, distributors, writers, architects, butchers, bakers, or candlestick makers, personnel is a crucial ingredient to the success of any invention. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:50:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/116753/how-to-get-the-right-people-behind-your-invention.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/115422/how-to-fast-track-your-invention-to-market.htm If you are the kind of person with a million ideas and not enough time to pursue them, you might want to consider "fast tracking" your invention to market. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:26:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/115422/how-to-fast-track-your-invention-to-market.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/112444/how-to-get-in-the-door-of-major-retailers.htm For most inventors, getting their invention sold on store shelves is the realization of a dream come true. Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:06:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/112444/how-to-get-in-the-door-of-major-retailers.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/100044/famous-last-words-in-a-meeting.htm Do you get annoyed when you have an urgent or important message to convey to someone? Hello! Is anyone getting any work done? Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:46:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/100044/famous-last-words-in-a-meeting.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/63975/top-6-secrets-to-mastering-communication.htm Communicating with others is an essential skill in business dealings, family affairs, and romantic relationships, and is an essential part of any personal development effort. Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:10:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/63975/top-6-secrets-to-mastering-communication.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/43867/ten-simple-ways-to-win-friends-and-influence-people.htm When you learn how to win friends and influence people through using various communication techniques, you can improve all your relationships and enhance the quality of your life. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:12:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/43867/ten-simple-ways-to-win-friends-and-influence-people.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/36802/how-to-become-a-master-of-persuasion-in-business.htm Becoming a master of persuasion in business meetings, sales and interpersonal communication is a learned skill. Here are the top techniques... Fri, 17 Aug 2007 19:38:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/36802/how-to-become-a-master-of-persuasion-in-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/26451/effective-tips-on-good-negotiation.htm Become a skilled negotiator through practice and proven techniques that will quicken the learning curve. Learn tips to hone skills fast... Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:09:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/26451/effective-tips-on-good-negotiation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/23996/is-workplace-conflict-destructive-or-creative.htm Whenever you work with people, conflict is inevitable. The tension created by daily conflict either results in wasted time, decreased productivity, and poor decisions or the sort of internal competition that pushes each individual to do their best, if for no other reason that convince their coworkers that they can do it. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:31:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/23996/is-workplace-conflict-destructive-or-creative.htm