5 reasons why 2021 is the year of technology for office supplies dealers
Technology is the future. That’s a statement you’ll hear from leaders in virtually any industry, from property to pharmaceuticals, finance to law - and office supplies is no exception. Our industry has been bending to the advancements of technology for
A look back: what were dealers talking about in 2019, and why is this more relevant than ever post-COVID?
Back at Dealer Support Live in November 2019, Simon Drakeford, our CEO and BOSS chairman, hosted a dealer panel to discuss emerging growth strategies and dealer visions for 2020. The dealer panel and audience discussed the direction of the industry,
Jack of all trades? How dealers can thrive in the age of Amazon
Amazon has been surfing the swell of success since they started making real traction in the ecommerce market in the early 2010s. Since then it’s been an upward turn for what’s now the most influential e-tailer on the planet. This
5 reasons why most dealers will survive Lockdown 3.0
As Boris Johnson delivered another nationwide message, non-essential shops, pubs, bars and restaurants closed their doors once more and the number of cases continue to stack up at an alarming rate, we entered a third national lockdown. And we can’t
Lockdown 2.0: Why fear of not changing must be greater than the fear of change
After a long-awaited Summer which saw a peak in business confidence and even nurtured some of the green shoots of UK economic recovery, news of a second lockdown hit our industry and many others hard. Recently, we hosted another Food
The Changing Dealer: Resilience in the Face of Adversity Report
During the Covid pandemic, we launched an in-depth research programme to try and continually assess the impact of the crisis on both our industry and the wider economy. With the aim of supporting dealers to survive this crisis, we've now published the
Office Power then and now: what’s changed?
Change is the only real constant in our lives, and the Covid pandemic has brought about seminal disruption to our industry, businesses and lives. Now that things are starting to return to what’s being called ‘the new normal’, we’ve taken
7 things you didn’t know about Office Power dealer partners
Have you ever wondered how our dealer partners successfully manage to work with any supplier they want? How they structure their deliveries to meet their specific business model? Or even what they really have to say about their partnership with
What has the Office Power Dealer Community been talking about?
Did you know that the Office Power dealer community platform is available for all dealers during this difficult time? Access the community to watch the latest webinars, get industry insights not available anywhere else and network with like-minded dealers. Here
The impact of COVID-19 on the future of work by Dr Eliza Filby, Generation Expert & Historian of Contemporary Values
Recently, BOSS Federation held a webinar featuring Dr Eliza Filby, Generation Expert & Historian of Contemporary Values.Drawing on insights gained from multiple industries and clients, Eliza spoke about COVID-19’s impact on the structure of working lives and offices, potential opportunities
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
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