Business & Office Supplies Credit Forum (BSF) – 7 November
What our members say
Good day as always, especially the “People Hacker Session! Thoroughly interesting and thought provoking session. – Kevin Corcoran, Director Credit Services, Techdata
For more information and an information pack Email drf@forumsinternational.co.uk
Meeting Format
Meetings
There are 4 IT Distributers & Resellers Credit Forum meetings a year. Each of one-day duration, held at the Stratford Manor Hotel, Stratford Upon Avon
Meeting Format
The IT Distributors & Resellers Credit Forum meetings start at 09.30 and run through to 15.00 with breaks. Refreshments & lunch are provided. There is an optional group dinner at the hotel the preceding evening.
Challenging & instructive agendas
The IT Distributors & Resellers Credit Forum members have significant input into meeting agendas in order to ensure that sessions are relevant and cover key areas of common interest.
Interactive delivery
Sessions are delivered through workshops and discussions rather than lecture-style presentations.
We source and invite knowledgeable subject experts in order to ensure that content is of the highest standard.
Membership Information
Membership Criteria
Membership is open to finance & credit professionals from distributors & resellers in the IT channel, subject to our standard membership terms & conditions.
Fees
Prospective members are invited to attend their first meeting free of charge and without obligation, to assess the benefits of membership for themselves. Thereafter the annual membership fee is £660 and covers all administration and meeting costs.
Members are responsible for their own hotel, accommodation and travel costs.
Membership is not just about meetings
We encourage members to draw on the network of peers provided by the Forum between meetings.
There is an established electronic communications channel for members to ask questions and stay in touch with each other.
All members’ contact details are available on the restricted-access area of the forum website, from where copies of all meeting presentations and workshop outputs can also be downloaded.
A LinkedIn Group has been established, membership of which is strictly limited to forum members and genuine prospective members.
IT Distributors & Resellers Credit Forum (DRF)
Background
The IT Distributors & Resellers Credit Forum (DRF) was formed in 2003 in conjunction with Graydon. It focuses primarily on credit, collections & risk management and fraud prevention. Aiming to equip members with the practical tools they need to meet the challenges of a changing business environment, and add value to their roles.
The objectives of the forum are to:
- share experiences and draw on each others’ knowledge
- develop and enhance best and new practice in credit and risk management
- improve skill levels
- provide access to a network of like-minded professionals and relevant industry experts.
