Negotiating Business Deals/Expert Profile


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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

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Randy10/20/0910101010Thank you Chris. Randy
Michael09/29/0910101010Great advice, and a very quick response .....
Nick08/23/0910101010Hi Chris, Thank you very much for .....
Melissa07/22/0910101010Thank You
Melanie07/15/0910101010Thank you so much for your answer!! .....

Recent Answers from Christopher Flett

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

2009-09-24 Joint Venture:

Hi Mike, You should run this by your company lawyer, but if I were you, I would take my share of the project (15%) and have them put a little something into their side for you as well (5%). Remember

2009-09-05 What to say:

Hi Igor, There's a lot to the questions you are asking. A lot of clarity on your part first (what is going to make you different from the competition and why will your targets want to hear from you?)

2009-08-22 BOOTH RENTAL SALON - RETAIL:

Hi Nick, Yes you can. As part of the agreement that you have your lawyer draw up, you can stipulate the terms of the relationship. Have the lawyer put in a clause that 'while the contrator can sell

 

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