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
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,
Q&A with Simon Drakeford, Office Power CEO & BOSS Chairman: What’s the extent of the impact on the industry?
At Office Power we talk to hundreds of dealers every day, as well as discuss the latest events with our connections from both within and outside of our industry. At this strange time communication and awareness of what's going on in
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
How Abbotts’ furniture sales soared with the perfect blend of tools and support
Many of the office supplies dealers we speak to have a specific goal for the growth of their business. However, too many aren't able to focus on achieving it because other distractions take up their time. We've carried out this
The system that gave Stylus the opportunity to evolve
Surprisingly, we've found that many office supplies dealers remain loyal to their legacy systems even if they’re outdated and impacting their business's profitability and performance. That's why we’ve carried out this in-depth case study which shows how Stylus Stationers increased
Office Power shortlisted for three BOSS Awards
We're delighted to have been shortlisted for three prestigious Boss Awards. Both our enhanced CRM functionalities and special product sourcing technology have been shortlisted for the eBusiness category, a new award which recognises the company best utilising the internet to
2020 Vision at Dealer Support Live: explore emerging strategies through the eyes of dealers
Why join us at Dealer Support Live? You’ll benefit from insights from industry experts on the current marketplace and find out the latest updates on what to expect in the office products industry in the nearest future. The event is a
3 ways to increase your take-home income (and how Office Power can help)
Working in partnership with office supplies businesses throughout the years - as well as running our own – has given us some great insights into business best practices; what really works and what doesn’t generate any return. In this blog