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Issue 17 | May/June 2013

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Welcome 4 From the top
Michael Gardner outlines the year ahead.
6 Briefing
It seems like only yesterday that we were celebrating success
at the 2012 BOSS Awards, and now this year’s event is fast The latest news from BOSS.
approaching. In this issue we explain how we have made it 8 BOSS Awards
even easier for you to take part with online entering. The event
is also being held in a new central UK Location making it far Get ready for the event of the year.
more accessible for everyone. 10 Leaders of the future
We also report on the success of a new initiative BOSS has
taken on. Our first Leaders of the Future event, aimed at young BOSS’s Young Managers’ Conference proved inspiring.
potential high-fliers in the industry, proved hugely inspirational 12 Office machines and consumables
for everyone who attended as you can see from our report.
We take a more general look at the huge changes that have We look at how the market for toners and cartridges have changed,
been going on in the office drinks market, largely thanks to plus round up the latest product news.
changes that have already taken place on the high street. 18 Beverages
The office drinks market which was once at best a marginal
sector to a typical office product dealer, is now taking a far How the office drinks market is mimicking changes in the high street.
more central position in their product offering.
We also look at changes in how we work have affected the 34 What’s on?
market for office consumables such as toners and cartridges. Diary of upcoming events.
Demand is still high for toners and cartridges despite the growth
of digital technology, but suppliers are having to be much more
sophisticated in responding to customers’ needs.

I am sure you will find this issue an interesting read. As ever, if
you have any comments, do let me know.

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