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Saturday, December 03, 2011
Use a Math Formula to Increase Your Edge in Negotiation
LifeHacker: Negotiation skills are valuable in multiple situations, from haggling over the price of a car to trying to get a raise. Writer and investor James Altucher offers several lessons in how to negotiate, including one uncommon one: Have a mathematical formula.
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For someone with a little bit of professional experience, this article is one to grow one. As an “artist” I have terrible business sense. I love doing theatre and often I am willing to do it for less money. Do not tell my potential employers that. It is tough to negotiate about something you care about. I can negotiate over cars and muffler repair but I have a hard time asking for more money for what I do. I am convinced that if I go out on my own. Or any theatre person who wants to start a theatre organization, they need someone with a mind for business along side them.
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