{"id":568,"date":"2013-01-30T15:23:47","date_gmt":"2013-01-30T15:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.poly.com\/?p=568"},"modified":"2013-01-30T15:23:47","modified_gmt":"2013-01-30T15:23:47","slug":"six-steps-to-negotiate-effectively-for-your-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.poly.com\/six-steps-to-negotiate-effectively-for-your-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Six steps to negotiate effectively for your small business"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you dread negotiating? Do you walk away from the negotiating table feeling that you didn\u2019t get what you wanted or not enough of it?\u00a0 Running your small business involves negotiating in just about everything you do \u2013 hiring someone, working out a contract with a customer or supplier or forming a partnership.<\/p>\n

Many people approach negotiating as a win\/lose proposition. It isn\u2019t. It\u2019s a communication process in which two parties are striving for a mutually acceptable conclusion. Negotiating is part of building a relationship so that it\u2019s important both parties feel good about the outcome.\"two<\/a><\/p>\n

If negotiating doesn\u2019t come naturally, there are ways to hone your skills so that you approach the process with more confidence. Here are six steps to help make you a more effective negotiator.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b>Negotiate with confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n