"I really want to learn some business savvy before entering this lion's den again. Knowing when to bargain, knowing how to bargain, knowing who to trust... all

"I really want to learn some business savvy before entering this lion's den again. Knowing when to bargain, knowing how to bargain, knowing who to trust... all that. " You just need to experience it and keep learning from your mistakes. Don't count on or trust anyone..unless you've known them for a long time. Even people that you can trust don't necessarily make good business partners. With this in mind, make sure you have some sort of leverage in any business deal that you do. Not to say that you will get screwed for sure, but if you do, you at least have some defense.