{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69d4e550f44b357ce96304ec/6ac43bb8aef044650589bb2e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Battling Price Rises? Start Negotiations With NO!","description":"<p>As economic pressure intensify, price rises are gushing down the supply chain, causing considerable stress to businesses big and small. As ever, Sara and Helen are here to help with strategies to work around and mitigate increasing costs. And yes, the starting point is saying no. They even engage in a role play exercise set by Uncle Matt to test their negotiating skills - which, while competitive, also provides pointers with how to approach discussions between suppliers and buyers. In Over A Brew with <a href=\"https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Not On The High Stree</a>t, we have tremendous advice from Pamela from <a href=\"https://www.justlikemebooks.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Just Like Me</a>, who came up with the concept augmented reality books.</p><p><br></p><p>And If you&#39;re interest one of the FREE HSBC small business events that Sara mentioned, find out more <a href=\"https://www.business.hsbc.uk/en-gb/small-business-growth-programme#webinars-and-events-boost-your-business-knowledge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p>","author_name":"Sara Davies & Helen Goddard"}