Hone your negotiation skills

Good communication is required for all kinds of negotiations.

For any negotiation to become successful, it is very vital that you choose the right person for conducting it. The company's position and issues should be clearly comprehended before deciding on the proceedings. Your approach should be based on the needs of the other side.

Act smart by questioning, “Are you ready to sign?” This way you can have their attention as well stimulate the thought at the other end.

 

Be prepared with your report

1. Ensure that your report is accurate and well laid out.
   
   
2. Write in points what you need to know.
   
   
3. Try to make the report as interesting as possible.
   
   
4. The most important points should be emphasized.
   
   
5. Use numbered paragraphs to keep the points separate.
   
   
6. Headings and sub-headings could be used for the related themes.
   
   
7. Check your sources before printing the report.
   
   
8. The report should be tailored to suit the recipient.
   
   
9. It is always better to present your report before an audience.
   
   
10. Quotes from interviewees give weight age to the report.
    
    
11. You could delete the unimportant words from the report.
    
    
12. Give a definite conclusion to your report.

Create an impact with visuals

 

A promising proposal or report can be accentuated with a brilliant layout, relevant graphics or typography.

• Make use of colors, graphs, charts and images on the
• Meaningful headlines and captions attract attention 
• Design of external sale document should match your corporate image
• Give importance to legibility and the typing format
• Along with good looks your purpose too should be solved
• Using too many fonts could lead to a confusing overall look
• Bold numbers and spacing items consistently give a professional look
• Aligned type is clearly comprehensible