The October edition of Dealer Support is now live and ready to read!
Well, September was quite the month for UK businesses. To say there were a few issues in the supply chain might be a bit of an understatement; whether you were queued at a petrol station for what felt like a lifetime, or stood staring at empty shelves in a supermarket, the impact of supply chain issues have been clear for all to see. After 18 months of PPE or PCR being the dominant three letters on our newsfeeds, these have now been overtaken by HGV!
External factors like the pandemic and Brexit continue to impact the OP industry and in our BIG ASK those working in the industry tell us how issues in the channel are affecting their businesses. When facing hard times such as these it is best to come together, as ‘A problem shared, is a problem halved’. We take a look at how dealer groups have helped their members navigate a difficult 18 months and how they can help dealers continue to grow into the future. Ask Office Supplies are also focused on the realities of the current marketplace but they’re not downhearted – they tell us about recently acquiring a rival!
Despite the rise of digital marketing, direct mail remains an important marketing tool; we explore how you can ensure your campaigns will bring in sales. We also take a look at printing and how the new ways of working require a new way of printing. Talking of new ways of working, we explore what is needed to make sure the home office is fit-for-purpose and how to make sure the work office is also secure.
Father P stays on this theme and ponders whether more people are still working at home, snacking their way through the day, or in the office having menial conversations to pass the time. Toby Robins delivers our FINAL WORD and discusses why businesses need to continue to adapt to keep team morale high.
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