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Communication is key! At Warwick Bookman & Associates, we talk with our clients before, during and after their move. Typical feedback is how responsive we are and how the process of acquiring a new showroom is less painful than they expected - this is all down to clear communication, underpinned by our detailed knowledge. We respect the fact that our clients don't move showroom all the time, so our job is not only to find and negotiate a new space, but also do things like: - Let clients know what sort of timescale they can anticipate and therefore when they should start working with us to meet their deadlines - Explain the process so they know what they need to do when - Anticipate the need for other services so they can plan access and budgets. We're always looking at the bigger picture and often come up with ways of looking at things that weren't anticipated, but save clients time and / or money. If you are looking to move showroom, or open your first space in Clerkenwell and would like to work with someone who puts occupiers first, do get in touch. 📸 by Oh Brother Creative in the showroom of Gresham Office Furniture, a long-standing client. #clerkenwell #rentshowroom #buyshowroom #communicationiskey

✨️Story Time✨️ What I do isn't for everyone, and that's exactly why there are so few of us in this line of work. Managing the complexities of building and renovating homes, or meeting the intense deadlines of retail fit-outs—most people might ask, "Why take on such stress?" Sometimes, I even question if it's just me! But the truth is, I tackle these challenges with joy and meticulous care. I believe someone needs to ease the burden of these daunting tasks, making the process as smooth as possible for others. They say the best businesses solve the toughest problems, and I proudly say mine does exactly that. So, if you're planning to renovate, open a new retail space, or fit out an office, and you want a seamless experience free from hassle, get in touch. Let me handle the hard work for you! https://gaxagroup.com.au/

I keep coming back to this article...thinking over and over again about the evolution of the Sales Rep role in the Interior Design industry. As designers are busier, they have taken on more projects and larger projects, have embraced digital technology, and work more on a remote basis...they depend on their Sales Reps more and more. As a matter of fact, the Sales Reps that are truly successful with Interior Designers, have in a way become part of the designers team. They have forged partnerships that run deep and are collaborative and consultory. For more insite read, "Less TIme, More Trust: The Evolution of Sales Reps in a Changing Industry, written by Haley Chouinard in Business of Home. #interiordesigner, #salesrepresentative, #homefurnishings

Insightful thoughts on how sales people have evolved in these uncertain times and the importance of relationship management!

I am lucky to be able to get to lead a Sales Team at a leading home furnishings company with two terrific brands, a luxury outdoor furniture brand and a fast-growing design driven indoor furnishings brand (no secret…see my profile). One of the challenges our Sales Reps face, and they are truly terrific, is the balancing of time on the road visiting accounts, attending markets, solving problems, and answering question. Our Interior Design business is the “heart & sole” of our mission…yes, we sell to brick-and-mortar dealers, specialty showrooms, and eCommerce accounts as well as others, but our Interior Design customers drive our go-to-market thinking.    We have probably overextended ourselves with the number of customers we work with, but Covid drove tremendous Designer channel growth because of people spending more time in their homes, a shift to work-from-home, and outsized demand. As a result, many Interior Designers have less time for Sales Reps, but they rely on them more than ever before. For additional insight, read “Less Time, More Trust: The Evolution of Sales Reps in a Changing Industry” written by Haley Chouinard, in today’s Business of Home. #homefurnishings, #furniture, #salesrepresentative, #interiordesigners

The results are finally out! One of the biggest surveys on workplace needs has been conducted and this is your chance to download the results! If you want to get a better understanding of what people want in their workplace this is the report to download!

Don't invest in a fancy office! A lot of times when we think of starting a business, we aspire to set up a fancy office with high-quality furniture, fancy interior design, etc. When you are starting, you have very limited access to capital and every single resource you think of. You will attract talent for your vision, goals, and the impact that you create through your work. A fancy office can attract but can't retain talent. Investing in business is all about, ✅ Right team ✅ Improving your skillset/ knowledge ✅ Spending time on validating your idea ✅ Building a professional network. ✅ Connecting with the target customers What do you think about this?

The world of work itself is changing. It's evolving fast as processes become more and more automated with AI and your people will need to develop their problem-solving and communication skills to be at their most productive. How to get them back to the office and why? All is revealed here…

“We think of investment in environmental branding and interior design as return on interaction, as opposed to return on investment. Sure, you can measure success by traditional metrics, or you can shift your perspective and look at how you’re able to innovate, incorporate diversity and stay ahead of the competition.” – Riley Atlas, Creative Director, Brand Design Featured in Bisnow, workplace and branding leaders, Lorraine Kasznia, AIA and Riley Atlas share their insights on how strategic branding and design affects a company's ROI - the 'Return On Interaction'. #workplacedesign #environmentalbranding #kahlerslater

It's hard to tell what a new job will be like until you start it. That's why it's great to see that for Janice Handiak, Vice President with Workplace Advisory, it was an opportunity to learn, grow and do good work. Read her thoughts about what she learned since she joined the team in September 2023. #WorkplaceAdvisory #WorkplaceStrategy