Lancashire’s Discount Office Supplies wins Northern ‘War of the Roses’ Power Racing battle
The second Power Racing event – dubbed the dealer equivalent of the ‘War of the Roses’ – has been won by the Lancashire team captained by David McFarlane taking the title of ‘fastest dealers in the north’ and proud defender
What is ransomware and how to avoid it
As I’m sure you’re all aware, a whole bunch of public services around the world got hit with a “Ransomware” virus recently. We spoke to our IT department and asked them to give us a rundown on what happened in
Office Power dealers visit Dynamic for furniture masterclass
Following feedback from our partner dealers, Office Power's Head of Dealer Trading, Colin Streeter organised a day out for them to visit Dynamic last week and get a furniture masterclass.Feeling they would be able to sell furniture more effectively if they
Office Supplies Dealer War of the Roses – which side are you on?
Where are the fastest Office Supplies Dealers from – Yorkshire or Lancashire? If you want the opportunity to help decide then why not join fellow Dealers from the region, put your driving skills to the test and have some fun
Join exclusive office supplies dealer networking group on LinkedIn
If you'd like to get priority access to Office Power's research, reports, guides and hottest industry tips and be the first to know about our exclusive events and networking activities, then you need to join our exclusive LinkedIn group. The
Abbotts takes pole position at first Power Racing event
Tim Crabtree’s Abbotts has lifted the trophy and sprayed the Champagne at the first ever Power Racing dealer networking event, which took place on the 8th of March near Reading pitting dealers in the West against those in the South.28 dealers
Why dealers love Office Power
At Office Power we work very closely with our dealers and we truly are a part of one family. We love that about our culture and we're really proud to be helping our partners achieve their goals and become more
Top tips on cash flow management
When it comes to the financial management of your company, cash is king. The period between when you have to pay your suppliers and employees and the time you receive payment from your customers can be a difficult time.The key
Video case study: How WT Supplies regained strategic vision
Mark and Sara have been the owners of WT Supplies since 2002. Whilst pleased with how the business was doing, they were mindful that the world and industry around them were changing.They needed a new plan and a strategic vision
The importance of branding for office supplies dealers
A small office supplies business may not see the value in investing in branding for their business. But when you’re competing against bigger companies, your brand is very important. It tells your customers who you are and what your company
Time to check your technology
You may have invested in e-commerce technology, but there could still be a struggle integrating it with your existing systems.Outdated systems limit the ability to rapidly prototype, test and launch new digital offerings and drive consistent experience across channels, thus
Use the quiet period to plan ahead
In our industry, December can be a very quiet month but that makes it the ideal opportunity to plan ahead. January usually sees a peak in business for office supplies dealers, so utilise any down time you have in December