The innate need of every human being is social integration and communication with others, as well as the establishment and maintenance of interpersonal relationships. Since the dawn of human civilization, communication has been a necessary condition for human existence. In order for a human being to survive and provide for the basic needs of life, he had to develop communication skills. With the development of communication skills and the sharing of information, mankind has progressed every day. The key to success is good communication, which has evolved over the years so that today it is possible to exchange information on a daily basis on an unimaginable scale, which we can see in these pandemic times. In this day and age, having the right and accurate information is a power. Considering that individual business ventures depend on the success of negotiations, successful communication and good negotiation skills can directly affect success today. On the positive side, all of this can be learned, practiced and mastered. The main types of communication are verbal and nonverbal, with special attention paid to nonverbal communication and certain nonverbal signs that can reveal much to the interlocutor if he is willing to pay attention. With the development of commerce in the history of mankind, business negotiation has also developed. Negotiation is an integral part of the lives of all of us, as we negotiate on a daily basis. Of course, there is a big difference between an individual's daily negotiation and a business negotiation. Business negotiations can be extremely important when it comes to closing deals, maintaining business relationships, etc. The importance of having communication skills is underlined by the fact that it is a key element of recruitment for a growing number of employers. This paper pays particular attention to communication skills, preparation for negotiations, and negotiation methods and strategies. The paper also examines the challenges of negotiating during the Covid-19 virus pandemic and its impact on communication and business negotiations.