Finding the right supplier who charges the right price can help keep costs down and increase profits. We look at some of the methods that will help you negotiate prices and discounts with your suppliers.
How do I negotiate prices and discounts with suppliers?
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What usually causes negotiations with your suppliers to fail?
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Survey Results
Suppliers will not reduce their prices
71.43%
Suppliers will not offer discounts
14.29%
My business is too small to have any bargaining power
14.29%
I don’t tend to negotiate any further than the standard discounts offered
0%
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