Business Insights Archives

Why Training is So Important for Current and Future Electrical Branch Managers

BridgewaterUKMay 17, 2019Business Insights, Current News0

The role of a Branch Manager within the electrical industry is far from simple. Their responsibilities are all-encompassing and include areas such as…

New Research: Candidates Expect Recruitment Process to Only Take 1 Week

BridgewaterUKMay 8, 2019Business Insights, Current News0

Looking for a new job can be a process that drags on, however new research has revealed that today’s candidates expect either a…

How to Retain Graduate Talent

BridgewaterUKMar 19, 2019Business Insights, Management and Leadership0

Recruiting high-calibre graduates is on the agenda for many growing businesses who want enthusiastic and intelligent trainees to buy into their company vision…

Ventilation Products: Improving Indoor Air Quality

BridgewaterUKMar 15, 2019Business Insights, Current News0

Just last year the government published their Clean Air Strategy draft for consultation and it’s clear that air quality is a growing concern.…

Sales Growth for Electrical Wholesalers: 7 Crucial ECommerce Capabilities

BridgewaterUKFeb 19, 2019Business Insights, Current News0

Online B2B retail has seen huge growth in the last decade and is even expected to outgrow the online B2C market by 2025.…

What is ‘Servitisation’ and How Can Electrical Wholesalers Use it to Boost Sales?

BridgewaterUKJan 30, 2019Business Insights, Current News0

The electrical wholesale industry is changing and some of the traditional sales techniques aren’t proving as successful as they used to be. Cold…

Knowledge is Power for Electrical Wholesalers Wanting to Deliver Excellent Customer Service

BridgewaterUKNov 19, 2018Business Insights0

As an electrical wholesaler, offering excellent customer service and a consultative approach to your customers will set you apart from your competition. What’s…

Hiring Tips: Interviewers Should be Delivering their Best Sales Pitch Not an Interrogation

BridgewaterUKNov 6, 2018Business Insights, Job Search and Interviews, Management and Leadership0

When recruiting new talent for your business, you’ll want to use your interviews to find out as much as you can about potential…

How Can Electrical Wholesalers Compete with Amazon?

BridgewaterUKOct 26, 2018Business Insights, Current News0

E-commerce giants like Amazon have completely transformed how brands are engaging with their customers. They offer a huge range of products and are…

How the Transforming Property Landscape is Affecting the Electric Heating Market

BridgewaterUKOct 9, 2018Business Insights, Current News0

The property market continues to boom in the UK and developers are making the most of it. There are currently two big forces…

What Does the Future Hold for the UK Lighting Market?

BridgewaterUKAug 30, 2018Business Insights0

It’s an exciting time to be a part of the UK lighting industry with plenty of innovation and rapid growth taking place. The…

The Future is Looking Bright for Lighting Controls

BridgewaterUKAug 6, 2018Business Insights, Current News0

Lighting is a big player in many electrical wholesale businesses, but are wholesalers making the most of lighting controls? Forward-thinking electrical engineers, contractors…

Are Out-Dated Systems Costing Electrical Wholesalers?

BridgewaterUKJun 26, 2018Business Insights, Current News0

Many businesses rely on systems to manage and organise their activities. For electrical wholesalers that means managing stock levels, sales, client purchase history…

The Smart Heating Market is Hotting Up

BridgewaterUKMay 18, 2018Business Insights, Current News0

With more and more smart technology being used in our everyday lives, it’s unsurprising that homeowners are wanting to introduce it to their…

8 Business Etiquette Rules That Should Never Be Broken

BridgewaterUKMar 21, 2018Advice For Graduates, Business Insights, Career Advice, Career Progression0

Business etiquette can have a big impact on the success of your career. The business world is all about working with people and…

What Are KPIs? Key Performance Indicators Explained

BridgewaterUKMar 16, 2018Business Insights0

The professional world is jam-packed full of jargon, abbreviations and business terminology that isn’t always obvious, especially to those just starting out on…

How Can Electrical Wholesalers Help to Improve Installation Safety?

BridgewaterUKMar 14, 2018Business Insights, Current News0

Safety first! With advances in electricals and technology as a whole, electrical installation safety has never been more vital. Our Recruitment Manager and…

Electrical Wholesale Market Insights for 2018

BridgewaterUKFeb 14, 2018Business Insights, Current News0

Sales performance software provider, sales-i, have surveyed manufacturing, distribution and wholesale executives to discover what we can expect from 2018. How are these…