Category: Business Insights

What Does the Future Hold for the UK Lighting Market?

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

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The Future is Looking Bright for Lighting Controls

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

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Are Out-Dated Systems Costing Electrical Wholesalers?

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

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The Smart Heating Market is Hotting Up

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

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8 Business Etiquette Rules That Should Never Be Broken

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

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What Are KPIs? Key Performance Indicators Explained

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…

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How Can Electrical Wholesalers Help to Improve Installation Safety?

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

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Lighting Controls: Say Goodbye to the Light Switch

There’s plenty going on in the lighting industry at the moment as with rapid changes taking place to keep up with and incorporate…

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Will the Rise in Crime Demand More from the Security Systems Market?

Winter is definitely here which means longer nights and more opportunity for domestic burglaries and vehicle theft to take place under the cover…

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Smart Lighting: Get Switched On

Our Recruitment Manager, James Downing, explores how smart lighting is having an impact on the electrical wholesale market. Smart technology is weaving its…

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A New Generation of Switches and Sockets: Stay Ahead of the Game

The days of plain white switches and sockets are numbered as consumers demand their electrical components to by stylish and in-line with “the…

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How to Win the Loyalty of Your Customers

How many customers do you see flitting between different electrical wholesalers always chasing the best deal or price? Where there are plenty of…

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Why Ventilation is More Important Than Ever

Our Recruitment Manager, James Downing, shares his insights into the current ventilation market. Electrical wholesalers and installers have seen a big shift in…

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Top 100 Graduate Employers: The Real Truth

Every year The Times publishes their Top 100 Graduate Employers Guide. Their 2016-2017 guide comes as a result of interviewing over 18,000 final…

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Enterprise Skills: What Are They and Do You Have Them?

Enterprise skills are sought after by employers and yet many candidates overlook their importance and fail to talk about them during their job…

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What is a Profit Share Scheme and Why it is Better than Commission?

Depending on your line of work, your salary may be supplemented by commission, an added monetary bonus that is paid to you based…

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Business Terminology: Key Terms and Definitions You Need to Know

Gross profit, margin, markup, net profit, overheads, revenue, turnover. There’s a lot of business terminology that we regularly hear, but aren’t always sure…

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Working for a Large Company vs. Working for a Small Company: The Pros and Cons

When you’re planning your next career move, there are lots of things you need to weigh up: the industry, your salary expectations, what…

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What is a Profit Share Scheme and Why is it Better than Commission?

Many businesses are now opting for a profit share scheme in place of the traditional commission structure. What is a profit share scheme?…

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6 Personality Traits of a Great Salesperson

Did you know that only 1 in 3 salespeople actually hit or exceed their sales targets? What sets this third above the rest?…

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