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As a business professional, increasing your sales can be a tricky process. Where do you start? How much will it cost you? There are so many of these questions which can most definitely put you off, but don’t worry – there is some good news! There are 5 simple techniques you can implement into your business which will help boost sales without costing you a dime or even be too much hard work. 1. Put the customer first Your customers are the most important people to your business, because without them your sales would be non-existent. So putting them first is essential. If you are rude to your customer or show a sense of carelessness, they are less likely to return. Your attitude will reflect on the customers, so greeting them with a smile and a welcoming approach will make them feel special and rewarded. Not only will you receive great sales, but you also receive a great deal of respect from them. One important detail to remember is to treat every customer the same, regardless...

Being kind to the planet should be something we all do, so why not make your office greener? (And by that I don’t mean getting the walls painted bright green!) As you probably know, it is beneficial to the economy, but it can also be beneficial to your health and decrease energy costs. Below are some eco-friendly options to making your office greener: Paper Products Paper is one of the most used products in the office. Did you know that 12.5 million tonnes of paper and cardboard are used annually in the UK? However, only a small percentage of these are eco-friendly products. Instead of buying your average paper from the stationery shop, take a second to think wisely. Considering you probably use it at least 5 times a day for printing, writing, reading etc, you could help the environment as well as get your job done. There are many types of paper you can purchase such as FSC approved paper, 100% recycled paper and even carbon neutral paper. Recycled paper produces 73% less ai...

Employees want leaders who are likeable characters, but at the same time they need to define what it is to make the company grow. Workplace relationships are important in gaining the right attitudes to successfully run the business to generate the best results.  These tips below offer the 6 ways you can show great leadership as well as an enjoyable experience in the workplace. 1. Allow People to Fail; Encourage Employees to Test Their Ideas As an employer, the best way to unleash passions and abilities from your employees is to allow them to test their ideas. Giving them the room to grow and adapt within the team will only make them feel comfortable in leadership and communication. Delegation is key when being the one in charge, so create the possibility for employees to establish their own footing, giving them the feeling of independence. You also can’t expect complete success from them, so allow them to fail. This will not only encourage ideas, it will als...