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Payment term negotiation reflects your leverage. For new clients, insist on T/T advance — full or at least 50% deposit. After a track record, offer 30% deposit + 70% against B/L copy. Be cautious compromising on terms.

Cross-cultural negotiation differs. Americans are direct. Japanese are careful. Middle Eastern buyers prioritize relationships. Europeans focus on rules. Adjust your approach for each market.

Concessions should follow a pattern. First: max 5%. Second: 3%. Third: 2%. Each reduction needs a justification — adjusted specs, reduced packaging, higher MOQ. Never let the buyer feel your initial quote was inflated.

Large buyers pressuring for price cuts is normal. Use value-based selling: break down your product and service components. Quality, reliability, and support cost money. There's no 'better and cheaper' — only trade-offs.