
Negotiating a contract is a great opportunity to ensure that you’re doing business with somebody who’s reliable. It can also be stressful, though, if you’ve just recently started your business and you don’t have a lot of experience with contract negotiations. Still, it’s a skill you need to master in order to protect your business and explicate your rights. Negotiating contracts will get easier the more that you do it, but you can ensure you meet your business goals with the following six tips.
Clearly Identify Your Objectives
1. Understand your business needs. The first step to identifying your objectives is understanding the underlying needs of your business. If you’re approaching contract negotiations, you’re seeking to address a specific need — what is it? Are you contracting with a builder because you need a new store location? Are you seeking market research from a brand consultant? Answer this question before