Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. Well I didn’t, I hired a fantastic events co-ordinator to do all of the negotiating with the venue and suppliers on my behalf. The more bedrooms you book the more you can negotiate and get free of charge. She was fabulous!

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MARCH 24, 2022

Negotiate your bills and purchases, and find extra money by making your social network work for you. Lapin likes to negotiate and once bought a floor-model couch for about 70 percent off. Department stores typically will discount 10 to 15 percent for a fabric snag or other minor imperfection, she says. Behold the new LBD.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

With the current energy crisis and rising cost of living, many firms are negotiating and attempting to lower their monthly rate. But there is danger in discounting. . “A A lot of operators get burned by discounting too much. It’s a tough one — but flex operators need to stay firm with costs,” said Ellis-Moore.

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MARCH 10, 2022

Some offer reward programs like cash back, grocery points or travel discounts that can be very worthwhile. It can be uncomfortable negotiating. Some things you can negotiate are credit card interest rates, mortgage rates, car loans and any type of insurance. Paying credit card interest or fees. What’s the worst that can happen?

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On The Job

AUGUST 2, 2021

So, unless you can really walk away from a job or a good job offer, don't completely discount a "hybrid" work arrangement -- be willing to prove your worth and then negotiate for a more flexible work deal if you still want it. Embrace video.

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Success

MAY 20, 2022

When a client comes to me and asks for a service outside my area of focus, I refer them to one of my partners, with whom I have a pre-negotiated referral fee. We agreed to sell C4’s product for the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and cross-promote the two companies’ products by discounting our goods. Win-win-win.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

JANUARY 4, 2024

These requests can be for assistance to land a new job, negotiate a raise, or identify a contact. You can get a 30% discount when you subscribe through us. Visit the website at www.executivesupportmagazine.com to find out more or to get your 30% discount email sdouglas@executivesupportmedia.com and tell them we sent you.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Whatever it happens to be if you understand your buying power it will enable you to negotiate and it will help you attract high quality suppliers. Try the manufacturer for better discounts. If you have a great relationship with your supplier it is easier to ask favours, negotiate contracts and get them to work quickly in an emergency.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

DECEMBER 22, 2023

No-Fly Zones are the non-negotiable time constraints that employees now have as part of their lives – deal-breakers of a sort. You can get a 30% discount when you subscribe through us. By Bonnie Low-Kramen for Executive Support Magazine | November 2023 If the pandemic showed us anything, it is that time is our most precious commodity.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 26, 2014

It can be quite a daunting task asking assistants to negotiate corporate rates with hotels. But assistants can save their organisations a lot of money if they negotiate a special rate with local hotels, particularly if many of their colleagues or clients stay overnight. Work with other assistants in your organisation.

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Virtual Moxie

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

What I want to ask you about is something I’ve never seen you write about—negotiating rates with vendors. And so my thinking about negotiating with vendors follows suit. But unless you’re prepared to have people ask you to discount your fees, don’t ask others to negotiate their rates for you.

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Success

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A frugal flipper is someone that spends a lot of time shopping and negotiating deals, and getting discounts. El Moussa: I think all investors should be a little frugal. Frugal is putting in work to save money, but not by cutting corners. They’re typically educated, or at least experienced, and they’re definitely professional.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

AUGUST 11, 2021

Everything is negotiable. She was able to quasi-patiently tolerate the negotiating process and “let it cook.”. You can get a 30% discount when you subscribe through us. In 2004, I gave Olympia the final draft of my book “Be the Ultimate Assistant” to review and offered her free rein to take out anything she did not like.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 6, 2017

If you missed them, take a peek here: 3 Reasons to Never Skip Salary Negotiation When Accepting a New Job. Did you know that you have the most leverage for negotiation before you get hired? News & World Repot and Ivy Exec’s Executive Perspective’s over the past week.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 30, 2013

It is worth trying to negotiate on the price factor and not just going with the first quote they offer. You also need to ask about the cancellation policy, the amount and timing of the deposit, any special deals or discounts available (possibly discounting when booking in advance) and that there are no hidden costs.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

Be prepared to negotiate if necessary. Like everything in business, it’s about negotiation for both funds and time. Be mindful of your end goal – you need to tie in your request for L&D to your current position and how it will prepare you and your boss for the future. Will the request tie in with one of your appraisal goals?

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 7, 2013

You don’t know what discounts you can get unless you ask! The budget needs to be finalised before you can organise anything. Do send a save the date email so that you get a good turn out. Don’t take the first quote you get. Do ask for some objectives. Don’t forget to visit the venue.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

It is easy to negotiate on the price per night with a serviced apartment as they do tend to discount on block bookings. If you have negotiated a deal whereby you make advanced block bookings there is the possibility that you will miss out on those last-minute deals with other hotels and serviced apartment providers.

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Brilliantly Better

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Basically, each month I was releasing a special promo code, available only here, which will give to its happy owner a special discount all over the Mariner eStore. It took a little bit of work and negotiation, but I’m happy I learned how to twist people arms before, in my first 10 years of doing business. Happy shopping!

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 29, 2010

How dare he ask for a discount! There are lots of people who love to haggle – they grin like kids during negotiations, and there’s no harm, no foul if they lose. They might feel that negotiating lower rates is just a natural part of hammering out an agreement. Make a counter-offer and negotiate. That’s all.

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Aggressively negotiating with existing vendors for better pricing. Strategically purchasing to take advantage of sales, rebates and discounts. Or, she could find simple ways to improve her value like… Researching vendors to find more competitive pricing and making informed recommendations to decision-makers.

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Small Business CEO

JUNE 6, 2013

Get cheaper, nice looking movables - Seeking out some used furniture store or looking for discounted items, or even that extra furniture available at the basement of your residence, does definitely sound cost effective. Look for best rates on shipping; a little negotiation is not at all a bad idea with multiple carriers.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 24, 2007

Cost Cutting for Small Business – Payment Terms by Stefan Töpfer on Aug 24, 2007 There are two ways to get better payment terms from your suppliers – make sure you know what the pricing is and negotiate the payment terms last, without warning. Early payment discounts of 2% if you pay within 7 days. This is like a 24% p.a.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 3, 2010

Then, we would offer a second discounted price. This would typically be a 10% discount on the “regular&# price. After that, the discount would expire and the client would have to pay the regular price. What if they sign the contract on day 8 and insist on the discount? That’s a really stupid question.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 24, 2007

Cost Cutting for Small Business – Payment Terms by Stefan Töpfer on Aug 24, 2007 There are two ways to get better payment terms from your suppliers – make sure you know what the pricing is and negotiate the payment terms last, without warning. Early payment discounts of 2% if you pay within 7 days. This is like a 24% p.a.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Also look thru your employee handbook to save as much money as possible with your company matching 401k program and pre-tax contributions, employee discounts and perks, paid on going education, flexible spending accounts, etc. This also means doing your taxes to get the best refund and automatically saving that instead of spending it.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Get better payment terms by negotiation. It’s obviously fine to try and negotiate payment terms, but I think that deliberately paying your bills late is just bad business. They’d do exactly the same to you if they could – so no false sentiments here. Just make sure you have the money when it is time to finally pay.

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Service Untitled

APRIL 5, 2010

The company has developed software explicitly designed that allows it to ship orders the same day until 6:00 PM and has negotiated discounted rates with the major shipping carriers. And to accompany the super-sized quantities, the company offers and delivers unmatched customer service.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Ten days before the event: we needed to research low budget and mid-priced hotels & hostels in three districts, put all the information (including URL, contact info, location, directions, room availability) into an Excel sheet and then negotiate discounts for participant groups coming from outside of Berlin.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Don’t be afraid to negotiate. The biggest negotiation mistake in event planning is focusing solely on price. There are a number of things that can be negotiated into a contract such as comped hotel rooms, free wifi, additional meeting rooms at no cost, and food and beverage discounts. Create a Contingency Plan.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 3, 2010

You see, this isn’t a negotiation. You see, this isn’t a negotiation. MwP is Powered by… Sign up now and get access to exclusive content, deals and discounts, sneak previews and all sorts of secret stuff you wont want to miss. This is me telling you how it works.&# @Heike – That’s very true.

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Brilliantly Better

APRIL 29, 2010

Do some flexibility games before a negotiation, it will make easier for you to see the opportunities in the discussion. As for paying the subscription, just keep an eye on your mailbox, because I saw that Lumosity is pushing some special offers and discounts pretty every now and then, so you can get even better than 4.99

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 10, 2009

If they then want you to complete the job, you re-negotiate a price. MwP is Powered by… Sign up now and get access to exclusive content, deals and discounts, sneak previews and all sorts of secret stuff you wont want to miss. You might want to consider coming up with this type of policy. Does anybody else have any suggestions?

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Men With Pens

MARCH 16, 2010

Negotiation Twitter Style Reply Amy ( @amy_m_young ) March 17, 2010 at 5:31 pm Wonderfully thought provoking. MwP is Powered by… Sign up now and get access to exclusive content, deals and discounts, sneak previews and all sorts of secret stuff you wont want to miss. Change the “what&# to “who.&#

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Brilliantly Better

DECEMBER 24, 2010

From the selection phase, going through the interview and negotiation phases, all seemed incredibly familiar. This promotion was running with the same structure (only the discounts increased) for more than 2 years. Not for me, but it was part of the consulting contract. Maybe I should try this again. Been On Board At A Launch48 event.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 11, 2010

Mom, Dad, Stop Fighting Reply Business Logos April 13, 2010 at 9:12 pm This is the key to negotiation, you need to walk the walk. MwP is Powered by… Sign up now and get access to exclusive content, deals and discounts, sneak previews and all sorts of secret stuff you wont want to miss. Valerie Alexander´s last blog.

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Service Untitled

JULY 15, 2010

Expressive : Spontaneous, good negotiator,and learns by doing. . - Analytical : Introverted, project driven, and makes decisions based on facts. An example of this “Thinker&# would be Dr. Spock from Star Trek. An example of this “Feeler&# would be Jimmy Buffett who lives life to the fullest and is not detail driven.

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