1) Don't be afraid to ask: Good negotiators always ask for everything that they want, regardless of wither they believe that they are going to get it. Meetingsnet.com advises "Not only do good negotiators ask for everything you want, they also make sure they don't end up with something they don't want." Be upfront with what you do and do not want early in the negotiation process, so everything is out in the open and both parties know that there are no hidden agendas.

2) Listen to the other side: Carefully listening is important, but also reading body language, tone of voice, and facial expression are just as important. This way you will be able to respond in the correct manner.

3) Do your homework: Know what your facts as much as possible before going into a negotiation. Be able to relate to the person themselves as well as their needs in the negotiation.

4) Don't negotiate against yourself: If you make an offer, do not change your offer without a response on your original offer. If you do not wait for a response and jump in with another offer, this tells the other party that if they wait, they might recive a better offer more to their liking.

5) Don't get emotionally involved: Many times during negotiations people become too attached to winning, and are in turn counter productive. "Most deals are only possible if both people feel they are getting something out of it." Keep your calm, even if the other party get out of hand. 

6) Don't act too interested: This is important because even if you are interested in what is being discussed in a negotiation; always play the reluctant buyer or seller. Negotiation expert Ed Brodow; a national speaker on negotiations advises; "Always be willing to walk away, if you don't even consider the option, you may be inclined to cave in to the other side's demands imply to make a deal."

7) Establish a back up plan: If things do not go as planned, be sure to have a plan B. Always remember your limit, and remember that sometimes it is important to stick to your guns.