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Issue 10 | November/December 2011

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Welcome 4 From the top
Michael Gardner opens up the issue.
6 Briefings
After the spectacular evening we had at this year’s BOSS Federation
Awards, it seems only right that we should devote much of this issue Industry leaders – and Angela Rippon – give their views.
to profiling the winners. And what an exemplary lot they are. 10 Members Day
They are proof, if it was needed, that even in these harsh economic
times, there are office supply companies out there run by hugely An earlier date is set for this key event.
inspiring individuals who are really doing great things.
But a report of the night would not be complete without a full profile 13 Trends
of the man who richly deserved his Outstanding Achievement award,
Graeme Chapman. As you can see on page 24, he has only been in Back to school failed to bring cheer this year.
three companies in career spanning 44 years, but every one of them
has been a success. 14 BOSS Awards
Graeme isn’t the only leading light in the industry we speak to this A full report and pictures of a glittering night.
issue either. We took advantage of the BOSS Member’s Day to ask a
range of personalities what they thought of the future of the industry. 18 Award winner – Just Office
You can read what they have to say on page 6, where you can also
link to a QR code to watch a video of the event as well. Why this small company has lots to teach us.
And we speak to Angela Rippon, the grande dame of TV
newsreading, to find out how the BOSS Federation’s latest important 20 Award winner – Michael Girton
venture with Comic Relief, providing much needed stationery to
school children in the developing worlds, is progressing. Angela has An inspirational story of an entrepreneur winning through.
actually taught at one of the schools we are targeting, so she certainly
knows what the industry can do to help the cause further. 22 Award winner – Kyrsten Halley
We hope you like what you read. As ever, pleas let me know what A truly young professional at work at Hamelin brands.
you think of the issue.
24 Award winner – Graeme Chapman

Our Outstanding Achievement Award winner looks back.
26 Sixty-second interview

Stuart Rootham from R K Harrison insurers.
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