Lifesecripts for the Self-Employed, written especially for those who are self-employed, provides dialogues for the difficult discussions this group is likely to face. Each lifescript features a flowchart with openings and rejoinders to a variety of potential responses. There are also pointers on proper attitude, timing, preparation, and behavior, as well as a summary of key points and a list of possible adaptations.Lifescripts for the Self-Employed covers scripts dealing with clients, investors, lenders, professionals, and suppliers, including: Breaking Bad News to a Client Cold Calling a New Client Approaching a Family Lender Explaining a Prior Bankruptcy Asking Your Professional to Reduce His Fee Explaining an Overstatement of Expenses to the IRS Closing a Deal Renegotiating a Lease with Your Landlord

Series editor Stephen M. Pollan is the author of fifteen books with Mark Levine, including the Lifescripts series and the best-sellers Die Broke and Live Rich. An attorney, financial consultant, author, and television personality, he was CNBC's on-air financial expert on several shows and is a frequent guest on the Today show and Good Morning America, has appeared twice recently on Oprah, and has written cover stories for New York and Worth magazines. The scripts for these books were written by Pollan and Levine, as well as a number of contributors under their guidance.