With VAT due to rise in the new year DiscountVouchers.co.uk teams up with negotiation and sales training specialist Pareto to help UK consumers find new ways to save money

Shoppers looking to save money can now get expert tips on how to negotiate the best deal thanks to money saving website DiscountVouchers.co.uk, which has teamed up with one of the UK's leading training companies Pareto.

'Top 10 Tips - How to Bag a Bargain' is available to download from DiscountVouchers.co.uk, providing advice on how shoppers can achieve the best price on everything from cars and electrical items to household furniture and holidays.  

Simon Terry of DiscountVouchers.co.uk says: "With money tight and VAT set to rise in the new year, UK consumers are having to look for new ways to save money.  Good negotiation skills can give a real advantage and we wanted to help people be more prepared to start haggling over prices.  

"Once seen as very un-British, haggling is becoming more popular both in high street stores and online.  Pareto specialises in sales and negotiation skills, and their tips are designed to help shoppers understand how to haggle effectively and achieve the best possible price."

Pareto's Top Tips include -

*Do your research
Knowledge is power when it comes to successful negotiation.  Make sure you know the market value of what you're buying, what the alternatives are and the pros and cons of your chosen product over the alternatives.  Research other stores and online - many stores will price match these days.  Then make sure the other party knows you have done your research - that way they'll know you're a serious customer and are more likely to negotiate.

*Negotiation isn't just about price
The salesperson may not be able to give you actual money off, but don't look purely at the financial saving - instead think added value.  See what they can give you in terms of accessories or extras - even if you don't want them, they could be a perfect present for a friend.

*Don't be pressured into accepting the deal
People will put undue pressure on you to accept a deal either by telling you the offer is only available today, or that other people are after what you want.  These are well known tactics to put you under pressure to make an instant decision that stops you holding out for a better deal.  Don't feel forced into accepting any deal unless you feel comfortable with it - after all it's your money and you need to feel happy that you're making the right decision and getting the most for your hard earned cash.

DiscountVouchers.co.uk features money saving offers from both major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores such as Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's, Travelodge, First Choice, Lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information and to download the Top 10 Tips visit discountvouchers.co.uk

About DiscountVouchers.co.uk: DiscountVouchers.co.uk features the latest money saving offers from a growing range of retailers, all updated in real time.  Designed to help consumers save money with both leading high street brands and specialist retailers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers one of the widest choices of discounts available.

Part of ASAP Ventures Ltd, the company behind the award winning Carrentals.co.uk price comparison site, DiscountVouchers.co.uk is committed to offering a growing range of the best savings available online.

For more information visit discountvouchers.co.uk

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