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3 Tips for Responding to the Inevitable ‘Your Price Is Too High’ Rejection

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You dread these responses to your pitch in all of their varied forms. They don’t want to be embarrassed by appearing to be poor negotiators. They need to see references from satisfied customers as well as case studies and whitepapers attesting that your outcome will be better and worth the added expense.

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Retained Search: The Ultimate 6-Stage Guide For Agency Recruiters

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Attracting the right form of talent isn't a piece of cake (though it may sound like one), especially when you're looking forward to hiring for specific niche roles. In this model, your client will negotiate the fees with you firsthand and pay you a portion of it up-front and not after the whole process of recruiting is over.

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So you’ve been asked to organise an event… now what?

Practically Perfect PA

Instead of another form of communication. Events can be expensive especially if they are for team building or internal training. How to negotiate when planning an event. A clear and concise statement about the purpose of the event should be written down so that you can refer back to it during the organisational process.

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The Most Important Trait To Boost Your Productivity

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I have sought out learning in various forms to learn how to accomplish this goal. I like to use Excel to analyze purchases, plan expenses and analyze different investments. Negotiation Skills. Whether you are driven to make deals or simply reach your own goals faster, negotiation skills make a difference.

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Why Positive Thinking attracts Fear and Sabotage

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A relentless commitment to positivity actually means you’ll develop a form of emotional numbness. The best pitch would win the deal – a sizeable chunk of work and a shot at forming a long term vendor relationship with this (big deal of a) client. . Because it’s been over done. Then it pounces.

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Reducing Overheads Can Save A Business | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

In the simplest form this means having more money coming in than is going out. In this economy, every price is negotiable. The key is to realize that you don’t need those expensive things or waste energy to look like a proper business. There are deals to be had–sometimes you just have to ask.

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Answering Reader Mail: Career Progression, Wearing Different Hats, and Realistic Expectations

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

EA work is typically admin work - phones, travels, calendars, expense reports, mtgs/luncheons, etc. It also costs a lot to hire someone else because finding the time to find the right person and training them is expensive in energy, manpower, resources, and money. It’s because they trust you.