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8 Reasons Why Hiring a Graduate is Good for Your Business
Are you looking to grow your team? Taking on a new graduate may be a great move for your business. There are plenty of graduates out there who are competing for jobs after university. If you’re considering whether hiring graduates is the right route for you, we may be able to convince you. Read on…
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The Importance of Inductions for Your New Graduate Hires
We’ve all experienced first-day nerves but sometimes we forget what it feels like to come into a new environment. For new graduate hires who are just getting started with their career after university, starting a new job can be nerve-wracking and overwhelming. However, not all employers have an induction in place for graduates and this…
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How to Make the Most of the Growing Demand for Outdoor Lighting
When spring and summer come around, many homeowners aim to improve their outdoor space to make the most of the warmer weather. Isn’t it a British tradition to get the barbecue going at the first inkling of sunshine? After a wet and cold winter, we deserve to make the most of the outdoors in the…
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Tapping into Electrical Instantaneous Hot Water Products
There’s an increasing demand for instant hot water taps as today’s homeowners look to save time in the kitchen and consumers expect instant gratification. Electrical wholesalers are in a prime position to tap into and profit from this growing market. A Convenient Solution We’re a nation of people with busy lifestyles both in our work…
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Why Training is So Important for Current and Future Electrical Branch Managers
The role of a Branch Manager within the electrical industry is far from simple. Their responsibilities are all-encompassing and include areas such as sales, finance, HR, purchasing, customer service and mentoring. In essence, being a Branch Manager is just like running your own business. However, many of the skills required for a Branch Manager to…
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How to Retain Graduate Talent
Recruiting high-calibre graduates is on the agenda for many growing businesses who want enthusiastic and intelligent trainees to buy into their company vision and make an impact. However, once you’ve overcome the challenge of recruiting graduate talent (we can help you with that), the next challenge is ensuring they stick with your business. After all,…
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Ventilation Products: Improving Indoor Air Quality
The quality of the air we breathe indoors is crucial and an area seeing more focus and bigger investment. The Clean Air Strategy highlights that we spend 90% of our time indoors and therefore improving the quality of the air we breathe at home, work and inside other buildings is becoming increasingly important. Many everyday…
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Sales Growth for Electrical Wholesalers: 7 Crucial ECommerce Capabilities
Online B2B retail has seen huge growth in the last decade and is even expected to outgrow the online B2C market by 2025. It’s clear that today’s buyers are turning to the internet and eCommerce platforms to find and buy the products and services they require. As the buying habits of B2B customers are changing,…
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What is ‘Servitisation’ and How Can Electrical Wholesalers Use it to Boost Sales?
The electrical wholesale industry is changing and some of the traditional sales techniques aren’t proving as successful as they used to be. Cold calling and big discounts aren’t that attractive to customers and with major online companies like Amazon undercutting on price, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to stand out in the market. This is where servitisation…
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Knowledge is Power for Electrical Wholesalers Wanting to Deliver Excellent Customer Service
As an electrical wholesaler, offering excellent customer service and a consultative approach to your customers will set you apart from your competition. What’s the key to excellence? Really knowing your products’ features and benefits so that you can support and educate your customers. With the latest smart technologies such as programmable lighting controls and integrated…