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Issue 2 | November/December 2009

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Welcome 4 Strength and Depth

Michael Gardner looks at the delights in store in issue 2 of your magazine.
Welcome to the BOSS Today’s second issue – and thanks
to everyone who gave us their views and feedback on 7 Team spotting
the fi rst one. Please continue to do so: in particular, let us
know anything you’d like to see featured in forthcoming Meet the BOSS team.
issues, and we’ll do our best to provide it. Remember, it is
your magazine!
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If you read the fi rst issue, the mix this time around should be familiar. News, facts, figures and updates.
We continue to bring you case studies of member companies who have
benefi ted from our services. Hopefully these will be inspiring to you,
and even give you food for thought. The BOSS Federation can help your 12 Awards
company in the same way it has helped those members featured. BOSS Industry Awards - Finalists and Winners.
Dominating this issue are the BOSS Federation Awards – quite rightly so
as they serve to remind us of the great work so many companies and 14-17 Interviews
individuals are doing in our industry. You can read all about the David Langdown - Entrepreneur of the Year.
Awards night and see who won what. There’s also a chance to get Graham Cundick - Outstanding Achievement Award winner.
Graham Cundick - Outstanding Achievement Award winner.
more of an insight into two of the people honoured: David Langdown
and Graham Cundick.
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In addition, we showcase examples of the work in progress from the
Federation such as the Technical Handbook; we give you a rundown WJC go Platinum - the benefits of upgrading membershipJC go Platinum - the benefits of upgrading membership
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on the progress of Pension Reform; we look at the invaluable work of the
Ben Fund; and there’s much more as well.

Last but not least, let me fi nish by reminding you that you can now 34 What’s on?
enjoy all the benefi ts that the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) Diary of upcoming events.
members receive, now that we’ve joined forces with them. Visit their
website www.bpif.org.uk for more details about the BPIF and what it
does.

I hope you enjoy this magazine just as much as the fi rst issue.
Send us your feedback by emailing us at editor@bosstoday.com
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Helen Dunn Streamline your operations - and reap the rewards.

29 Research
Editor Boss Today: Helen Dunn
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Head of Marketing & Communications: Alison Harper
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BOSS Board of Directors: Alan Barclay, Geoffrey Betts, David Langdown, Rob Jenkins, Sean Starkey, Philip Beer, Duncan Savage
Membership Director: Dale Wallis Regional Directors: Bob Davies – South East, Howard Jolliffe – Eastern, 30 Environment
Steve Walker – Midlands, Dawn Reid – South West, Bob Thomson – North West, Chris Selby – North East
BOSS Federation Chief Executive Officer: Michael Gardner Eco-friendly policies help the planet – and can cut your costs.
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