In small businesses, conversations around compensation can be complex.

Still, knowing how to negotiate pay in retail is just as important as knowing how to stock shelves or greet customers.

At Malley Farms Small Batch Canning and Specialty Foods, a charming retail shop in Galesburg, Illinois, known for its house-made jams, jellies, and global specialty foods, owner Nikki Malley offers a refreshing perspective on compensation.

Click the button below to read six tips, inspired by her approach, that will help you negotiate pay with confidence and respect.