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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 September, 2010 Whats all the fuss about reading contracts? I knew we were going to go back to that city the next year so negotiated with the hotel that if I booked the next event at their venue would they waive the cancellation fee. Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible.

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Say No to Rush Work | Men With Pens

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A client emails you in a panic and the tone is so urgent that you feel the need like it’s your own. Henry Bingaman ( @henrybing ) March 4, 2010 at 3:05 am Saying no takes confidence… but the act of saying no also builds confidence. It makes you feel more confident and it makes you look more professional.

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Project Managment Planning Time | Men With Pens

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A project is not about checking your emails each day. You’ll be able to commit and complete in full confidence. Not to mention overhead like cleaning up emails, invoicing, etc. @PM If they then want you to complete the job, you re-negotiate a price. In other words, a project is fully time-based. Leave a Comment!

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How To Train Your Brain

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Do some flexibility games before a negotiation, it will make easier for you to see the opportunities in the discussion. I also indulge in brain games occasionally and have noticed improvement in my confidence and competence. If you’re planning something, do some problem solving exercises and strengthen your forecasting abilities. -

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How to Wrestle Deadlines and Win (Even When You Think You Can’t)

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Your email inbox won’t implode, don’t worry. Don’t leave it until the day of the deadline and then email to say you need more time. Suggest a new and more realistic deadline that you’re confident you can meet. When negotiating deadlines: Allow more time than you think you’ll need.

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How to Hustle Your Way To Freelance Success

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If you aren’t confident in your abilities, how do you convince a prospective client you’re the person for the job? Plus, complaining about pay in a situation where you typically negotiate your own pay is a bit tacky. Send them an email, sing laurels about their work and suggest ways to make their content more effective.

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How To Live A Scriptless Life

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What Everybody Ought to Know About Self-Confidence — Part 2 Reply 30 dragos June 28, 2010 at 9:44 am Hey Marko, thanks for the nice words. Increase Your Negotiation Skills- Is Win-Win The Best Tactic Reply 34 dragos June 28, 2010 at 9:48 am Thanks for the comment Karen, and yes, the more aware we are, the easier to change our current scripts.

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