There was once a time when new hires negotiated salary alone or even just accepted whatever was offered to them.  With today’s competitive job market, however, applicants are more confident about asking for what they want- including higher salaries and a better employee benefits package.  The fact is millennials are motivated by more than just […]

Everybody wants more time off, but what most people don’t realize is that you can negotiate for more paid vacation just as you would a pay raise.  If you are reasonable with your request and you can prove your worth to the company it is likely that your boss will consider your request.  If you […]

How to Be the Best Negotiator- Knowing the Needs and Wants of Your Competitor In today’s competitive business climate, the ability to negotiate can mean the difference between success and failure. It can have a huge impact on your career and can help you earn more money and a higher title.  For this reason, negotiation […]

Divorce- How to Negotiate an Amicable Split When Your Spouse is Your Business Partner According to the National Federation of Independent Business, there are more than 1 million husband and wife teams that run a business together.  In addition to the stress of managing a professional business, these owners are also faced with the normal […]

Ride Sharing: Know Your Rights and Negotiate a Better B2B Experience with Uber or Lyft Ridesharing has certainly gained popularity in recent years and the concept is widely utilized by businesses across the nation as a means for transporting employees and clients. The perks seem pretty obvious: it’s quick, convenient, and more affordable than taxis […]

Lower Employee Insurance Costs Every year the time will come when employers will be notified by their health insurance provider that insurance premiums are increasing.  What many employers in smaller to medium-sized companies don’t realize is that those new insurance rates are negotiable.  You could end up saving yourself, your employees, and your company hundreds […]

Be Careful- Negotiating a Balance with Your Business’s Usage of Social Media These days many business owners understand that social media is a significant marketing tool.  In fact, about 82% of small business owners are using sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram to help grow their business.  Social media provides businesses with more […]

Negotiating salary seems daunting to many people.  Whether you are just starting out or you are looking to get a pay raise at your current job, salary negotiation can be a difficult task. While it might seem intimidating, you will have much greater success in negotiating pay if you come to the table armed with […]

We’ve all heard about the gender pay gap in the United States. Research suggests that on average women earn about 79 cents on the dollar compared to their male counterparts.  Likewise, women of color earn even less. This pay gap often starts during the hiring stage, when salaries are being set. While we might not […]

Businesses have a lot of expenses including rental space, advertising, employee salaries, and product overhead just to name a few.  It goes without saying that most businesses would be interested in saving money wherever they can.  One way businesses can do this is by shopping online for office equipment and supplies.  Business owners can make […]