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Negotiating Business Deals/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer all questions regarding negotiation with clients, vendors, partnership deals, co- venture opportunities, and the like. I can also comment on negotiating salaries, contract prices, and other financial considerations regarding business.
Experience in the area
I have started 11 companies, have negotiated 100's of contracts, from commercial premises to book deals. I work with a clientele on the West Coast that is in negotiations on a weekly basis.
Publications
"What Men Don't Tell Women About Business" Business Week Entrepreneur Magazine The New York Times Chatelaine Magazine The New York Post The Washington Post The Toronto Star USA Today The Vancouver Sun Pink Magazine Forbes Magazine The Globe & Mail The National Post The Guardian (UK) CIO Magazine BC Business Magazine
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts (History & Philosophy) Advanced Marketing Diploma Provincial Instructors Diploma Certified International Trade Professional
Past/Present Clients
Bank of America BC Hydro Key Bank Deloitte KPMG Duke Energy RBC Dominion Securities HSBC TD CanadaTrust Government of Canada
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denny | 02/22/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Chris i appreciate you taking the ..... |
| Suzanne | 01/20/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Noel | 12/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Christopher, much appreciated! |
| Randy | 10/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Chris. Randy |
| Michael | 09/29/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great advice, and a very quick response ..... |
Recent Answers from Christopher Flett
2010-02-13 Business contracts:
If you have a non-competition agreement, then no. You can always go after your boss' clients AFTER you leave the company, but it can backfire on you. It might be better for you to let the clients know
2010-01-19 FOREIGN PARTNERSHIP:
It's tough Suzanne. If you have a history of paying him fair market value (North America), then it is difficult to try to switch. My question to you is...Is it worth while to find another vendor that you
2010-01-19 FOREIGN PARTNERSHIP:
Hi Suzanne, I've been in a similar situation. My question is, have you explored other vendors that might be able to do your projects without giving up an equity stake? Using foreign talent myself, I
2009-10-18 partnerships:
Hi Randy, Good time to ask these questions. You would sit down and discuss who is going to do what. You will be putting in the most time, but hopefully no capital. The banker and realtor should be
2009-10-13 Partnership outgrown:
Hi Neil, The challenge with a situation like this is that where money is involved, partnerships get strained. I'd recommend that your ownership team review the organizational chart of the company and
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