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When combined, these techniques make your no sound (almost) as good a yes -- and you'll strengthen both your personal relationships with customers as well as your reputation as a company who cares.

Sajiv Patel waited three years for a deal to come through. Here's how he made it happen.

An expert offers some reflections on rejections.

Think of rejection not as the end of your road but as fuel for your fire.

Maybe failing isn't always such a bad thing, as these well-known individuals prove.

Show your clients some love -- without breaking the rules. You'll come out a winner.

Rowe, the host of 'Dirty Jobs,' revealed he was in the final running to become host of Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show' before losing out -- not once, but twice -- to Craig Kilborn and then Jon Stewart.

'No' is a complete sentence, but it can take many people decades to learn how to say it.

Developing this one skill can help your startup become successful.

The real-estate mogul and startup investor knows how to fail -- and she's not afraid to do it.

When you're a newbie business owner feeling intimidated by the competition, remember these essential truths.

Tough criticism can drive positive change. Just open yourself up and listen. The sting of failure can power you to try a new path.

If we're going to succeed as entrepreneurs, it's essential to figure out what's going on, address her concerns and either make a deal or cut your losses.

Female entrepreneurs, take note.

If you let yourself be intimidated, you will be just like all the others who are scared to take risks.

The most polite way to decline a sales pitch is to blame the budget. Often, however, that is not an insurmountable barrier.

Overcome the uncomfortable and awkward moment of a rejection from a client.

With our digitally connected world, a failure or misstep can be noted on the Internet and telegraphed instantly in a dramatic fashion. Here's what to do.

If you want to be a successful entrepreneur, you are going to have to be able to handle rejection. Probably more than you think.

It can be tough to decline opportunities, but in many cases it can lead to good results.

Fear of rejection can get in the way of our lives and our business. Learn to how to manage your fear and make the most out of it.