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7 Money Mistakes You’re Making in Your 20s

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You’re out at a restaurant or a bar with some friends and you want to split the bill, but you don’t have cash. Some offer reward programs like cash back, grocery points or travel discounts that can be very worthwhile. It can be uncomfortable negotiating. Do you have the cash and feel like it’s still worth it?

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The Art of Persuasion: 4 Tips to Master Influence

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Ignore those safe, well-traveled paths that people love to suggest but aren’t quite you. Think of the last time you were in a food court mall, and a restaurant employee handed you a sample of food tacked to a toothpick. Skill-hunters want to learn as much as they can, whether that’s marketing, negotiating or foreign languages.

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7 Classy Ways to Handle Employee Resignations

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Therefore, we do use that as a motivating factor if teachers are looking for work in other environments such as retail, warehouse, restaurants, etc.,” We offer a travel stipend. They also try to retain teachers by predicting pain points and offering incentives to counteract those from the beginning. “Do

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Get the best corporate hotel rates

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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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Ready or Not: My Experience Launching a Side Hustle in 121 Days

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I talk to friends in the travel industry. I went to an Indian restaurant a few years ago and I ordered, apparently, a plate of molten lava. He told me he considered that restaurant’s spice level to be mild, at worst. I teach her not to negotiate against herself and shell out $20 to her. They encourage me, too.

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Getting buy in from the boss

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Be prepared to negotiate if necessary. Like everything in business, it’s about negotiation for both funds and time. On the day I reverted to ‘show and tell’ and picked up the annual catalogue of restaurants for both of my bosses which greatly impressed them. Will the request tie in with one of your appraisal goals?

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Serviced Apartments – pros and cons

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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.