CONTENTS


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22 The Month


All you need to know about the last month


People


Movers, shakers and 10 minutes with...


News Extra


The importance of being paid INDUSTRY AWARDS:


RY YA Y AW NOMINATIONS LIST


Business Helpdesk Safety complaint money saving tips


Viewpoint


The CEO of The Rainy Day Trust explains the charity


Rising Stars


Highlighting the stars of tomorrow’s merchants


Merchant Focus BMJ meets Emma Ward,


Keyline’s Business Development Director


Marketing Focus Lakes talks us through their 2019 plan of action


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Company Focus Abacus adds up Bathroom benefits


Sustainability


The decorating tool brand that’s 100% sustainable


Insulation


insulation and what to look The latest from the world of


out for in 2019 Futurebuild


Event Preview


A look at what Futurebuild 2019 will hold


IT


Is 4D the future? And more... Timber


timber supplies to the UK? How might Brexit impact on


BMF Industry Voi Vo ce


What’s new from suppliers? And Finally


News, the odd slot and the crossword


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News and Views from the BMF Product News


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