Why running your own office supplies business doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your holidays
Owning your own business can be one of the most rewarding career paths. Flexible working hours, building valuable customer relationships and exercising creativity in branding and promotional tactics are just some of the benefits of being your own boss. For many businesses
Office Power team supports BOSS Charity Golf Day to help raise £12,000
Our team is very proud to have sponsored this year's BOSS Charity Golf Day to help raise over £12,000. Overall, 24 teams entered this year's golf competition, with a number of attendees also enjoying the spa facilities at the Belton Woods in
Office Power Presented with Stationers’ Certificate of Innovation
We've been presented with the Stationers’ Certificate of Innovation for the technological enhancements we've made to our Customer Relationship Management Platform over the past year. Office Power Innovative technology supports dealers Our CRM platform has been recognised for its innovative features in the past, but
Office Power wins ECMOD Best Exploitation of Technology for fourth year running
We're delighted to announce that been awarded ECMOD Best Exploitation of Technology for the fourth year running. We've previously won the award for our pricing tools and CRM platform, and the latest release of our advanced CRM tools - designed
The Power of Change in the Office Supplies Industry
There’s a bold saying in business that ‘all change is good’. We might not go that far, but 20 years in the office supplies industry has taught us that change is necessary and can almost always uncover opportunities which can
CEO Simon Drakeford elected as BOSS Chairman
Our CEO Simon Drakeford has been unanimously elected to be the new BOSS Chairman at their recent board meeting. He will lead the Board in a non-executive and voluntary capacity in addition to his current executive responsibilities at EO Group.
Office Power shortlisted for ECMOD Direct Commerce Award
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for a prestigious ECMOD Direct Commerce Award. Receiving the award for Best Exploitation of Technology 2019 would make us winners of this category for the fourth year running. Wish us luck! Shortlisted for
6 Tips for driving success while you’re working on the road
Whether you’re visiting prospective customers, out negotiating with suppliers or attending industry events, there’s plenty of reasons to be out of the office and on the road in the office supplies industry. We’re sharing a few top tips on how
How to make your Customer Service team your best asset
In the office supplies industry, customer service is more than just a function. It’s the living, breathing voice of your company, your animated brand image and ultimately the benchmark by which your company will be judged. If things go well,
How to boost your brand loyalty in the office supplies industry
What do you do to improve your brand loyalty? With so many options for how and where to buy your office supplies nowadays, as well as cost-price competition, the power of online reviews and simply a declining market, it’s becoming harder
Helpful tips for the tax season
We know that nobody wants to talk about tax, but with the end of the financial year fast approaching, it’s important to be on top of the books. We’ve compiled some of our business know-how into a few helpful pointers
6 Rules for attracting new customers in the office supplies industry
In the office supplies industry, customer acquisition is just as important as retention, and making sure you’re targeting the right segments with the right offerings is key. We’ve complied some of our top tips for how you can attract new