v For example, a food manufacturer unlocked value by partnering with their trucking vendor to mitigate the risk of fluctuating fuel costs. The companies agreed that the cost of fuel would be passed through to the company. At first that seems like a risky decision, but...
There is a lot of power in making an opening offer. In fact, the opening offer anchors the entire price conversation. Do you want to set the anchor, or allow the other party to set the anchor? You should make a conscience choice. By setting the anchor, you are...
Cash today is better than the promise of more cash tomorrow. This was my motto as a bankruptcy litigator in Chicago, Illinois representing corporate debtors. I would get outstanding deals for my clients with that one line. In an economic downturn everyone wants the...
Whether negotiating at the office or at home, gender matters. It matters that during a negotiation women are seen as weaker for wanting to preserve relationships and men are seen as stronger for wanting to win at all costs. No matter that American business-people have...
I want to tell you about an exciting new project that I am working on with a client. Together, my client and I are developing an alliance program from the ground up. Like you, he is a smaller company. His company cannot force its vendors into an alliance program or...
