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Finding Your Voice: Advocating and Negotiating for Yourself as a Woman in the Workplace

Success

I would never discount all the progress we have made. Creating an Advocacy Network. Once you get comfortable speaking up for yourself when you have an idea you want to share or a concept you want clarified, then we get to the good stuff: building a network of advocates around you. Effective Negotiation.

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These Are Nicole Lapin’s 6 Money Tips for Living Your Richest Life

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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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Are You Ready for This Job Market?

On The Job

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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Never Mind Inflation, Stagnation is Coworking’s Biggest Threat

Allwork

This could be a center’s value for money, design standards, or its business support or networking opportunities. . 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 Energy Crisis and Soaring Costs .

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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

Success

Principal Company: Jennifer Schaus & Associates, a government contract consulting network Strategic partnership philosophy: Align consultants with different specialties to better serve clients and boost everyone’s bottom line. That was a huge incentive for a product category that is normally not discounted. Jennifer Schaus.

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Procuring a great supplier

Practically Perfect PA

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. Ask your network. Price isn’t everything. Social media is also a great way to get recommendations, particularly Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

No matter how heavy your workload is… Everyone can and should be a Networker.” Illustrate the benefits of networking with peers and the exchange of best practice. Be prepared to negotiate if necessary. Like everything in business, it’s about negotiation for both funds and time. Support for an Internal PA Network.