Marc Diener
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Marketing
Using Anger as a Negotiating Tactic
Anger can help in negotiation, but be sure to use it wisely.
Building a Business
Putting Your Oral Agreement in Writing
A reliance letter can put teeth in an oral agreement.
Business News
Beating Bully Negotiators
Don't get bullied at the negotiating table. Here are four tips for staying in control when facing overbearing opponents.
Business News
Contract Speak
It's time to cut through the contract legalese. Here are six common contract clauses and how to decipher them.
Business News
The Negotiator
Don't be a pushover at the negotiating table. These eight tips will help you get your game face on and stand firm.
Building a Business
Keep ‘Em Coming
A deal that goes smoothly just might lead to future opportunities. Here's how to pave the way.
Marketing
Bulking Up
A little training each day helps you pump up your game at the bargaining table.
Business News
Making Peace
If you haven't yet considered mediation as a way to resolve business disputes, here's why you should.
Marketing
Pick Your Battles
Are you really outgunned, or are you just being outmaneuvered? find out how to tell the difference.
Marketing
Deals Unplugged
Don't know when to cut your losses and leave the negotiating table? Look for these telltale signs.
Business News
Culture Shock
If you don't learn to bridge the gap, you may risk alienating potential business partners.
Business News
Friends Forever?
Business and friendship can be a very volatile combination if you're not careful.
Marketing
Looking for a Punch in the Nose?
The only thing more annoying than a bad deal is a bad deal-maker.
Business Legal
Seeking Counsel
Closing on a big deal and need an attorney? Here's how to find a deal-maker, not a deal-breaker.
Business News
Can’t Fool You (Anymore)
The best tools for mounting your defense against fibbers--and no, we're not talking about a polygraph machine.
Marketing
Ask Yourself This
Pose some creative questions before the deal, and you may find a new way to clinch it.
Marketing
Riddle Me This
You've got questions, and <i>Entrepreneur</i>'s resident king of negotiations has answers.
Marketing
Escape Velocity
You need to decide when you're in and when you're out of any contract. Here's how to do it.