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Issue 38 | December 2017/January 2018

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4 From The Top 18 Special Report – Automatic For
BOSS CEO Phil Lawson reflects on the The Dealer?
year that’s been. BOSS Today looks at the world of
technology products and how OP
6 Briefing dealers can compete in a very
Reporting on the 2017 Climb of competitive market. 28 Clearing The Air
Life, Phil Lawson’s Everest trip, plus The need for companies to provide
the latest news from The Society Of 22 2017 In Review: 2018 In Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)
Old Friends and the BOSS Business Anticipation systems.
Supplies Charity. Ten BOSS Board members reveal their
thoughts on the year that’s been and 30 On The Move
10 BOSS Awards the year to come. What employers need to do to
All the details on the industry’s prevent workplace accidents
annual night of celebration, 26 60 Second Interview involving vehicles.
including the new Unsung Hero Specialist OP market researcher
Awards. Martin Wilde talks to Adam Noble, 32 Ouch!
Managing Director of the Irongate Simple steps that businesses
16 Ice Gems Group. can follow when dealing with a
OP industry market researcher spillage of hazardous waste.
Martin Wilde reviews the BOSS ‘Gem 34 What’s On
Of A Relationship’ Conference. Diary of upcoming events.

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