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Engineering Merchants: Reap the benefits of up-selling & cross-selling
Successfully up-selling and cross-selling your products and services can not only lead to an increase in sales revenue, but also open new avenues for your business portfolio. A lot of our Engineering Merchant customers began their journey with a portfolio of specific niche products and over time, through customer demand, have expanded their portfolio to span across t...
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OGL staff raise over £250 for Dementia UK
We recently asked staff to choose charities that they'd like to raise money for and nominate as the charity of the month. Every month, we'll be collecting money for a different nominated charity through a dress down day, dedicated to that charity of the month. Staff nominated charities that were personal and close to their hearts; due to the high volume...
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How to get the most out of your CRM
Investing in a CRM should allow your business to improve on its customer service, marketing efforts and sales opportunities. However, simply implementing the software won’t revolutionise your business. It’s important that the CRM users know how to fully utilise the software and that the business is making the most of its automated processes to boost product...
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Catering Suppliers: Boost brand awareness
It’s no secret that any B2B distributor / wholesaler market is competitive, and the catering supplies industry is no exception. Whether you’re supplying packaging, disposables, equipment or food and drink, the catering B2B world is fierce and it’s important to stand out from the crowd. But that’s easier said than done. Customer expectations...
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How can a CRM benefit my business?
Whether you’re looking to invest in a CRM system for the first time, you’re new to using your CRM software or you’re wondering if you’re getting the most out of your investment, it won’t harm to start at the beginning to ensure you’ll receive a ROI. Let’s begin with the basics… What is a CRM? CRM stands for Cus...
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Why is Stock Control Important to a Business Operation?
Stock control should be a priority for any business owner. When you’re in control of your stock, you'll see improvements in warehouse efficiency, better customer service and clear visibility of stock value and profit margins. Find out why stock control is important, and how you can maintain an effective stock management system that will help your bu...
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OGL staff choose Stroke Association for their charity of the month
At the end of last year, we asked staff to choose charities that they would like to raise money for and nominate as the "charity of the month" throughout 2019. Every month, we'll be raising money for a different nominated charity through a dress down day, dedicated to that charity of the month. Staff nominated charities that were personal and clos...
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How to improve profits in the janitorial industry
How to improve profits in the janitorial market The cleaning and janitorial stockist and distribution industry is competitive. There are plenty of big names dominating the UK market and with low margin products and limited customer loyalty, staying competitive can be a struggle. Customer service is key to competing in the industry. The products sold will l...
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What is a Sales Order Management System?
What is a Sales Order Management System? An Order Management System (OMS) is a tool that helps control the process between a customer placing an order and the product going out for delivery. It tracks sales, stock and fulfilment as well as ensures all processes and people in-between are kept informed and up-to-date. The idea of an Order Management ...
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