Unwinding furlough: what does it mean for your business?
The Government Job Retention Scheme - more commonly known as furlough - has been a lifeline for millions of businesses and employees across the UK for the last 6 months. Not least of these are office supplies businesses, who have
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
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
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,
Your questions on the Government Job Retention Scheme answered
Recently, the Government announced plans to help employers keep staff during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is called the Job Retention Scheme.We’ve gathered all the key information on how it works and put together this guide for employers. Please keep in
What support is available for office supplies dealers right now?
Together, we’re facing a period which will probably be remembered as one of the most trying and turbulent of our lifetimes.But while the waters are far from calm, there is hope for office supplies businesses out there.Over the past days