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http://www.musicworksforyou.com A level of visual prompting is inevitable and often desirable but to what extent does background music have a positive role to play helping businesses enjoy the most of the season? Or is it true that we are now so accustomed to the sound of carols and seasonal pop hits that background music has no effect?

http://www.musicworksforyou.com To what extent does background music have a positive role to play helping businesses enjoy the most of the sales season? Research published on http://www.musicworksforyou.com shows that 84% of shoppers say they like shops that play in-store music and, of that percentage, 23% claim they would be prepared to pay 5% more for goods if music was being played. This is great news as it demonstrates that creating a good atmosphere can justify higher prices. Playing in-store music in high street stores can impact shopper behaviour. Of those that like to hear in-store music, 45% say they were more likely to recommend a store that plays music they like to their friends and family. Furthermore, 55% say they are more likely to keep going back to a store that plays music they like. Find out more about the commercial value of background music here: http://www.musicworksforyou.com

To understand attitudes towards Christmas music we took to the streets of Britain to ask shoppers and office workers what impact Christmas music means to them. The results are contained below in a short and entertaining video.

http://www.musicworksforyou.com Music works for your business In these tough economic times, it has become even more important and challenging than ever to attract and retain customers, while at the same time keeping your staff motivated. Music Works aims to show how background music can help businesses face these challenges, and provide a real boost both to staff and to profits. Research conducted by an independent research company across a number of industries, from retail to leisure, estimates that more than a third of customers would be willing to pay 5% more for products and services from businesses that play background music. Music works for your staff The advantages of using music in business extends to staff motivation as well as buying behaviour.The research brought to light the impact that background music can have on staff. 66% of employees surveyed believed that background music made them feel better and more motivated at work, with over a quarter stating that they would be less likely to take a sickie if music was played at work. With improved motivation often comes greater productivity - an overwhelming 83% of warehouse workers said they are more productive when good background music is being played. Music works for you These results provide welcome news for managers wanting to find a different, more cost effective way to boost staff morale in the workplace. The vast majority of consumers and employees surveyed liked hearing background music, and this enjoyment has a positive impact on how they perceive their environment. For customers, this means they want to keep coming back to your business. For staff, it means they want to keep coming back to work. Clearly, our results show a link between music and profits, which is good news for businesses seeking ways to improve their revenue

To understand attitudes towards music played in public places we took to the streets of Britain to ask shoppers and office workers what impact music has on them in their everyday lives.