Ten areas that an inner negotiator benefits from
Developing your inner negotiator can literally save you tens of thousands of pounds.
Here are my top 10 items that can make or save you in excess of £40,000!!!
1. Buying or selling your house
Property prices are huge and being a good negotiator is an invaluable skill. Selling your house on or around your asking price and buying a property at 5% less can make huge differences to your pocket. Whether you sell privately or not, you should be in control of the negotiation.
2. Weddings
Wedding costs are substantial, but from outfits to reception there are many negotiation points along the way. An inner negotiator looks at the various areas, sets a budget, a strategy and gains a better price, saving thousands of pounds along the way.
3. Car
Negotiating a better price for your car can save you thousands and/or gain you valuable add-ons for the vehicle.
4. Loft extensions
Love your house, can't afford to move? Then a loft extension is a great option, but even these can be costly. Getting a better price by using negotiation techniques can save you significant sums. But remember, cheap doesn't necessarily buy quality - what you want is a great price from a respected firm.
5. Kitchens and bathrooms
Renovating your property can be costly. Pay the full price and your pockets are empty. Create a deal that's right for you and use the savings to buy the tiles that you love!
6. Holidays
Get a great rate for your first choice hotel, or get an upgrade to the honeymoon suite at no extra cost. Good negotiators see the benefits of their skills (and so do their partners!)
7. Electronic goods
One of the most common purchasing areas. From toasters to home-cinemas, most of us buy electrical goods on a regular basis. Doing your homework on who to trade with and then negotiating with them can save you hundreds of pounds.
8. Internet and phone packages
Monthly costs can spiral - use negotiation techniques to get better prices than those advertised, and see your direct debit bills get smaller.
9. Your work package
Deserve a better salary? Want to have work fit into life, rather than the other way around? A good negotiator uses the skills they have learnt to approach bosses in an appropriate way.
10. Complaining effectively
Don't moan. Ask for what you want. A negotiator will often gain the compensation they deserve.
Negotiation is a skill available to everyone, and can improve your life in many ways. The 10 listed above are only the start. Develop your inner negotiator to help you enjoy the benefits.
Email Lockley Associates today and begin to develop your inner negotiator.