When you want something and you are eager to acquire it but then you realize that you don't have enough money to buy it or enough network to get your hands on to that thing, what do you do? Do you push the envelope harder or do you just put it in a box and let it go? Better yet, why don't you try this little friend we call negotiation?

Yes, you can negotiate your way into a lot of things, from government issued licenses to the design of the custom table banners that you want for a luxurious party. But you have to know how to negotiate the right way. Here are some tips which you can use:

First, you have to know what it is that you really want. If you don't want it that badly, you don't want to risk anything by negotiating and losing in the process. Ensure that the person you're talking to has the authority or the power to grant your request and to decide.

Secondly, you have to make a very good offer to the one that you're negotiating with. You start with the benefits that he can get, and from this offer, you can work your way onto your very own request. Tell him how he can benefit from it and he will respond positively as soon as he gets to appreciate the value of your proposal.

Lastly, know when to walk away when the person you're dealing with clearly won't accept your opinions or your suggestions. There's no use talking to a close-minded person.