The cyber security implications of COVID-19: Q&A with our CTO, Mark Gibbard
It’s fair to say that before Covid-19, cyber security probably wasn’t the biggest concern for most dealers in the Office Supplies Industry.However, just as with many other industries and sectors nationwide, the pandemic has forced businesses to introduce new working practices
Webinar: ‘Sleepwalking off a cliff’ – an expert take on the economic forecasts and how we plan to emerge from the crisis
Recently an economist stated his concern that some businesses were ‘sleepwalking off a cliff’ and not enough planning is being done to ensure business survival post-furloughing.Planning in a VUCA (Volatile, Unpredictable, Complex & Ambiguous) environment is incredibly challenging and so
A quick guide to navigating the PPE gold rush
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, demand for PPE has sky-rocketed and sourcing the right products has become the new gold rush in our industry. Face masks and hand sanitisers have suddenly become the new most sought-after commodity.Our dealer partners, as
Adrian Butler & Simon Drakeford: a fireside chat about our industry
Recently, Simon Drakeford CEO of Office Power and Adrian Butler, Managing Director of VOW Wholesale discussed their experience of recent months, how they’re viewing the big changes in our industry and the effect COVID has had on the sourcing, supply
Preparing for the next phase: wholesaler changes, back to business & the perils of PPE
Following the success and positive feedback of our first webinar, last Thursday we hosted another one, which looked at how we can start to prepare for life post Covid-19.The discussion was interactive and focused on 3 main areas: wholesaler and
Top 10 e-commerce features dealers should look out for to succeed in the new world and why
Innovative e-commerce features and website functionality could be the difference between success and failure in what’s being coined ‘the new world’ – life after Covid-19.Customers already expect ease of ordering, superior user experience and intuitive processes when they’re buying office
5 biggest business pitfalls to avoid during COVID-19
When you’re deciding how to weather this storm, it’s best to develop a comprehensive plan for protecting your company and then monitor the progress regularly.Making the right decisions when you can while avoiding setting anything in stone means it’s far
The future’s bright? Highlights from our webinar discussing life in the industry post Covid-19
Last Thursday, our CEO and BOSS Chairman Simon Drakeford hosted a live webinar to talk about what the office supplies industry may look like after Covid-19.Over 80 dealers joined, and the topics included the changes in the wholesaler channel, what
5 things that will never go back to what they used to be, and what this means if you’re a dealer
As the lockdown continues, we’re learning more every day about what’s going to change in our daily lives, businesses and economy. We’re also discovering more about how behaviours are likely to change when we come through this.It’s still not clear
What could the office supplies dealer & wholesaler channel look like post-COVID-19?
We know that everyone in the office supplies industry is feeling the effects of Covid-19. As we're all in this together, we want to share our resources and any knowledge which could help other dealers at the moment as well
Free tools & services to help you manage your business during COVID-19
With so many office supplies businesses feeling the impact of Covid-19, we’ve scoured and searched for the best free tools and services we think are most useful for helping to support you through these difficult times. For keeping in touch with
7 things dealers can do differently in response to Covid-19
Very few businesses are immune to the effects of Covid-19, and specialists are predicting that we will feel the financial impact for years to come.Right now, the country’s focus is where it should be – on social distancing, staying home,