The April edition of Dealer Support’s magazine is now live and ready to read!
That COVID restrictions have been lifted, and could be a thing of the past, is good news – but, in their place, is a whole raft of other issues that are concerning the sector currently and tempering the feelings of optimism that have been generally growing among dealers this year.
In our BIG ASK we look at how Brexit has affected the sector. While it appears clear the extra regulations due to Brexit are having a negative effect, and will continue to do so, this is just one of several worries for the sector currently, which also include the rising costs of energy and a paper shortage, to name but two.
Nevertheless, optimism still abounds! While there are significant current worries for the sector – which, it seems, will be with us for some time to come – there are still many opportunities for dealers to take advantage of. At Dealer Support we have been advocates for diversification for a long time and, while many dealers have made a success of this in recent years, some remain more hesitant. In our feature this issue manufacturers and dealer groups explain how dealers can diversify into new product lines – and how it doesn’t have to involve large amounts of money or time to do it. As one of our contributors says, it doesn’t have to be complicated!
Dealers also have plenty of opportunities in the product areas that are growing post-pandemic. For instance, training is back on the agenda for many businesses but, as with many aspects of office life, COVID has changed this, and employees now have different expectations of both their training and the facilities it’s conducted in. The new emphasis is on flexibility, collaboration and multimedia – and dealers have a key role to play in advising customers on the best products to suit their needs.
Similarly, post-pandemic, there is more emphasis on employee wellbeing – and the ergonomics of their office furniture is a key part of this. We explore how dealers can step in to provide everything from chairs to monitor risers to ensure employees are as comfortable and productive as possible.
After the past two years dealers should have no trouble in facing up to uncertain times and finding new or different ways to sell to customers and keep on themselves in the black – the opportunities are out there and this issue will help you to focus on what works best for both your customers and your bottom line.
As always, don’t forget to check our website regularly for all the latest news from the sector, chat to us on our Twitter feed and let us know your opinions at @dealersupport
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