Quite often in business, a deal can be concluded without having a face-to-face business meeting. Where the terms of a deal are not so complex, or a deal has already been partially reached, much of the final negotiation can be done over the phone. In more complex situations, however, face-to-face negotiations are usually necessary.
Below are some useful phrases to help finalize a negotiation:
Introducing a Proposal
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I’d like to make a new proposal. We’d like to make a new offer. We have something new for you to consider. |
Making a Proposal
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If you could make the changes we wanted at no extra charge, we’d be prepared to increase our order from 20 to 25. Would it be acceptable if we increased our order to 25? We could probably go for 25. |
Checking Acceptance
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Do you think that would be acceptable? Do you think you could accept that? Does that sound acceptable to you? How does that sound to you? |
Asking for a Quotation
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Could you send us an official quotation for the work? Would you mind sending us a quotation for the work? Would it be possible for you to send us a quotation for the work? I would be grateful if you could us a quotation for the work. I would appreciate it if you could send us a quotation for the work. |
Accepting a Proposal
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Yes, I think we could probably work something out on that basis. That would be acceptable. We could probably accept that. |
Rejecting a Proposal
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I’m afraid that wouldn’t be possible. I don’t think we could do that. I’m sorry but we wouldn’t be able to do that. I’m afraid we still wouldn’t be able to accept that. |
Asking for Written Confirmation
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Would you put that in writing for me? Do you think you could put that in writing? We’d need that in writing. Could you put that in a letter for me? |