Small Business 101: Employees vs. Independent Contractors
I have worked with professional athletes and freelancers who have probably been misclassified by their employers. The employers probably misclassified their workers in order to avoid paying employment taxes.
Negotiate like a Pro
Too often people think getting the other side to agree to your way of seeing things is how to "win" in negotiation.
However, listening is the key to being a successful negotiator. You must listen and let the other side speak in order to understand their motives and intent.