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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 therefore, making the right impression and building strong business relationships is crucial. Professional behaviour today is thankfully not as stuffy as it used to be. However, this isn’t to say that business…
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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 their career. One such example that you’ll see all over job adverts and hear thrown around in the office is a ‘KPI’. So, what are KPIs and why are they important? Even…
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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 industry expert, James Downing, shares his thoughts on test equipment. Where there’s a blame, there’s a claim. It’s no secret that we’re seeing a rise in compensation culture, even for the most…
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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 smart technology. Our Recruitment Manager, James Downing, shares his insights. We’re undoubtedly in the age of the LED and if you attended LuxLive last November you will have struggled to see much…
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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 of darkness. For wholesalers, providing, maintaining and updating security systems is critical at this time of year. Crime is rising Home and business owners should be more inclined to protect their properties…
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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 way into all aspects of our lives and as the nights get longer for the winter, it’s smart lighting’s time to shine. Smart lighting, like many other smart products, is no longer…
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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 look” of their homes. Design and décor aren’t something that usually goes hand-in-hand with switches and sockets, but times are changing and electrical manufacturers and wholesalers need to stay ahead of 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 competitors down the road and online sites taking a bite out of the market, it can be challenging to keep the loyalty of your customers. Why should they give you their loyalty…
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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 the ventilation industry over the last few years. Air pollution is high on the government’s agenda and their targets are to reduce carbon emissions by 35% by 2020 and 80% by 2050…
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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 year students and asking them “Which employer do you think offers the best opportunities for graduates?”. The list boasts that these are the most sought-after and prestigious graduate employers. We’ll give them…