Negotiate in English

1. alternatives - any other choices a person or group has, rather then agreeing with the other person or group
Example: "We can ask them to do A if we do B, but they have many alternatives."

2. arbitration - when a neutral person or group comes in to settle a disagreement
Example: "If we can’t agree by midnight tomorrow, this case will go to arbitration."

Business English Vocabulary

advertising - show your products to customers through radio, television or newspapers
"What is the best way for us to advertise our product?"

afford - able to buy, have enough money to buy
"Television is the best advertising, but the most expensive. Can we afford it?"

agenda - a detailed plan for a meeting.
"The first item on our agenda is advertising."

Business English Expressions

1. 800 pound gorilla - the biggest, most powerful group or company
Example: "If we follow our plan to make this new software, we’re going to have a lot of competition, including from the 800 pound gorilla, Microsoft."

2. (a rising tide that) lifts all boats - something that helps all people or all groups
Example: "We’re only number three, but the current economic growth will lift all boats, so we’re sure to make a profit this year."

3. an old hand - a person who has long experience, especially in one place
Example: "He can help us set up a company in Beijing. He’s been working in China for many years and speaks Chinese fluently. He’s an old China

hand."