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BOSS Today #60 BOSS MEMBERS’ DAY

Getting out

and about

with the

dealer groups

THE BOSS TEAM PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON RECENT DEALER GROUP CONFERENCES.

he last 12 months has seen a The speakers we have seen this year have his career, overcoming adversity and his
Tresurgence in the popularity of face- been from a combination of industry work raising awareness for mental illness.
to-face events and with a dispersed professionals, thought leaders and
workforce the importance of networking famous names. Summer Showcase
continues to grow. Dealer group The BOSS team have had the The Superstat Summer Showcase took
conferences have always been a great opportunity to network at these events place on one of the few hot sunny days
way of spending time comparing ideas, and enjoyed finding out what the so far this year. The business sessions
challenges and opportunities in a relaxing priorities and hot topics are for group included Dealer Voice, which was an
environment. members. opportunity for dealers hear from fellow
As the industry continues to Superstat members on diversification,
diversify its product range, the product Elevate Your Business turning opportunities into reality and
showcases at these events are reflecting At the Integra ’Elevate Your Business’ how to navigate the business supplies
the importance of our core categories conference we learned about digital-first roller coaster. The keynote speaker
but also bringing in new suppliers and infrastructure, AI, and hybrid B2B sales. was the inspirational Jamie Morton,
products. On the supplier stands we saw The popular broadcaster Ben Fogle gave who offered a new perspective on
an increase in sustainability messaging an excellent keynote speech on pushing competitiveness, determination and
and improved packaging helping to the boundaries and getting out of your achieving your goals.
reduce single use plastic waste. Furniture comfort zone – great advice for the
suppliers had a focus on HSE regulations modern world of change and possibility. Looking forward
and comfort, and all the suppliers had Office Friendly have an important year
concepts for mobile working. New Winning Mentality ahead celebrating their 30th anniversary
supplier areas included workwear, The Nemo Office Club ‘Winning Mentality’ and are looking forward to their
technology, cleaning and hygiene, conference started with sessions on conference on 4th October.
catering. improving your LinkedIn profile and
As well as bringing everyone together, demystifying AI. They also introduced a The BOSS Team look forward to seeing
these events have always been important new ‘Dragon’s Den’ slot where suppliers you all at the next event and we’d
ways of learning from inspirational got to pitch to the members. The welcome your feedback on what you
speakers, and they provide us with legendary Frank Bruno featured as the think the next hot topics are going to be
access to big ideas and business trends. after-dinner speaker and he talked about for the business supplies industry.

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