Retail Sales, CX & Coaching Ideas
Tips and ideas for best practices in selling, compliance and customer service for you, area managers and your frontline retail sales teams.
6 reasons that processes fail
Do your processes fail and you just can't figure out why? We tell you six common reasons why processes don't go to plan and exactly what you can do about it.
5 mistakes that RUIN your operational efficiency
Discover these common mistakes which are guaranteed to ruin your operational efficiency. Are you making any of them?
Are terrible processes at work ruining your success?
Discover your problems BEFORE they are problems! We tell you the key process factors you should address that could be deteriorating your business performance and revenue.
12 interesting ways you can boost your January sales
Sometimes you need a little help getting January sale items to fly off the shelf. We give you 12 unusual methods which are sure to guarantee a boost in purchases.
How to turn your customer’s frowns upside down this December
How can you make your customer's shopping experience a more enjoyable one? We tell you some of the top reasons customers get annoyed by Christmas shopping, we know some are inevitable but you can help ease their pain points with our top tips.
Why being disorganised can affect how compliant you are
You may think that being disorganised is just a bad habit. However, it can have more serious implications including compliance! Find out the compliance issues which you could face due to staff being unorganised.
The biggest compliance mistakes to avoid
Staying compliant can be tricky and feel like a never-ending task especially if you are running a large business. We tell you the biggest and most common compliance mistakes to avoid!
The easiest way to ensure retail compliance with health and safety legislation
Complying with health and safety legislation can be difficult if you run a large business. We tell you how you can provide a safe workplace for your staff, identify and control hazards, train and supervise your staff and keep them informed of health and safety processes.
How to improve customer service through a meaningful workplace culture
As the saying goes, treat your employees how you would treat your customers. Employees who feel valued and appreciated are naturally better at customer service, which is why you need to create a meaningful workplace culture for them, read this article to find out how!
6 tips to build the best relationships with your customers
Are you struggling to bond with your customers? We give you 6 easy tips to build strong relationships with your buyers and turn them into loyal customers!
Do you struggle with customer satisfaction scores?
We tell you why employee knowledge is the key to satisfied customers and how you can make your staff more knowledgeable with our quick and easy tips!
The real reasons your staff aren’t taking responsibility
Are you tired of your staff not taking responsibility for their work? Find out the real reasons why they're not, and start making them responsible and empowered.
Get out of Excel hell or die trying
Discover how Excel is hindering your audits and why you should invest in a digital reporting tool to improve your business performance and get out of Excel hell for good!
Find out which supermarket chains give the best customer service and why?
Discover which supermarket chains came out on top and which came bottom in our recent poll and discover why this could be?
Ocasta receive an honourable mention at the Brighton & Hove Business Awards
Ocasta and Oplift have received yet another honourable mention but this time it was for ‘innovation in business’ at the 2018 Brighton and Hove Business Awards.
How to tell if ‘saving’ on staffing costs is actually affecting your sales
Follow our step by step guide to find out if your idea to save on staffing costs is actually costing you more in your loss of sales.
How to create window displays that convert passersby into buyers
Window displays are crucial in making a passerby decide whether they want to enter your store or not! We tell you how to create a stand-out window display for a small store and a big store.
Never say these phrases to your customers
One of the top reasons why customers leave companies is because they don't feel appreciated. If you want to keep your customers happy be sure to avoid the phrases we suggest in this article and what to say instead.
Why customer AND employee feedback is crucial to improving service
In order to provide the best customer service you should listen to, not only customer feedback but employee feedback as well. Once you link the two you have invaluable insights!
Top 5 customer service factors to consider in the automotive industry
Read our five top tips to ensure that your staff are giving genuine, helpful service to your customers in the automotive industry. We tell you how to avoid the pushy salesman stereotype and build an excellent customer relationship.