The forum exists to highlight issues that affect dealers operating within the business supplies industry and provide a conduit where these issues can be fed back to the wider industry or taken to government.
The forum provides an opportunity for Dealer Groups to meet and represent the issues or challenges their members are facing to BOSS. The group will work to:
- Identify issues that need raising through the appropriate government channels and assist BOSS in procuring evidence and lobbying on dealer’s behalf.
- Feedback into the trade (via other BOSS Forums e.g., BOSS Manufacturers Forum) issues affecting dealers or identify opportunities available to dealers.
- Be alert to moral issues affecting dealers in the trade, including sharp or underhand practices, illegal or immoral activities and be a whistleblower on such practices/activities.
- Provide collaboration and communication opportunities to benchmark and compare information and knowledge.
- Help to produce positive PR for the industry so that recruitment of staff is easier for dealers.
All BOSS members are welcome to take part in meetings. To get involved, email liz@bossfederation.co.uk