EVP & Managing Director of Sage UK & Ireland. Lucky husband and father of 4. Love tech, biz, travel, music, sports and time with family and friends.
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22 Jun 2023
Great piece by Amaya Souarez on the power of data insights the human touch and how it can empower SMBs to make better decisions and operate more effectively. smetechguru.co.za/data-insig… via @SMETechZA
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Yesterday, @NorwichChloe told @LDNTechWeek what's required for the UK to remain a leader in the global tech race.
Next week @sageuk Blueprint will set out how the Govt can make the UK a world-leading digital economy, triggering investment & innovation.
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14 Jun 2023
In my speech at @LDNTechWeek today, I discussed how the UK will further develop our world-leading tech ecosystem. Follow below for more details 👇🏻
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13 Jun 2023
Great news about #Envisage, one of our partners in Ireland, that has announced €1M investment alongside it becoming the first partner in the country to resell @SageIntacct. Congratulations team irishtechnews.ie/envisage-an… via @irish_technews
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8 Jun 2023
Great to see @sageuk Payroll software named as the best solution for small businesses and start-ups, helping to streamline processes and deliver rich data to lead to better decision making. #payroll #data techrepublic.com/?p=4110010 via @techrepublic
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7 Jun 2023
Great to see this partnership with @CARE launch, helping Sage to provide invaluable support in times of crisis. 💚
🌎 We’re excited to share our new partnership with @CARE!
💚 Together, we aim to tackle inequalities and respond quickly during a crisis through funding, fundraising & community engagement to make a meaningful difference.
👉 1sa.ge/7MGN50OHAlc
#KnockingDownBarriers #CARE
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1 Jun 2023
Interesting survey showing North East confidence outstrips other regions, in part due to an optimistic outlook for the leisure & hospitality industry. This mirrors @sageuk #SmallBusinessBigOpportunity research; 56% of regional SMBs are confident in their success,⬆️than UK average
1 Jun 2023
The @LloydsBankBiz Barometer shows business confidence has dipped⏬️
However, confidence remains in line with the Barometer’s long-term average, consistent with positive growth✅
This underlying resilience is reflected in our own survey - read here📖
tinyurl.com/h6wyttdp
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17 May 2023
H1 results today. In the UKIA, total revenue by 10%. @sageuk continues to achieve growth from its small business solutions supporting the country's brilliant SMBs, inc practices adopting Sage for Accountants, which has more than doubled over the last six months.
17 May 2023
📣Big news! Today, we unveiled our H1 FY23 #SageResults. We've increased revenue growth & profitability as #SMBs continue to invest in our innovative tech. Check out this video where I share highlights from today. Huge thanks to our customers and my colleagues for a great H1.
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11 May 2023
Want to hear what it's like to be a #SMB in 2023? Watch our customers tell you their stories of resilience and hope. Very inspiring stuff, very proud they are part of our @sageuk family. #SBBO
Our CEO, @SteveHare was joined by two of Sage’s valued UK customers, Autumn Rabbitts and Andrew Thompson to discuss the reality of what it means to be a SMB in 2023.
Watch the full Q A, linked to the findings of our #SmallBusinessBigOpportunity study - 1sa.ge/wHa850Olfcb
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5 May 2023
Striking results from @sageuk annual #SmallBusinessBigOpportunity survey that shows 40% of SMBs predict they will feel 'very confident' about business at the end of 2023.
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🔎Our research finds that UK SMBs are bucking the trend, unleashing unprecedented optimism looking to the next 12 months.
Read more about our latest findings - 1sa.ge/ffHS50Ogy6G
#SmallBusinessBigOpportunity
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26 Apr 2023
The accountancy profession is undergoing a shift in attitude. Practices are embracing the digital revolution but how do they maintain the human touch? @sageuk joined forces with @willfarnell to propel the accounting industry into a new era of client support. Welcome #TheHumanFirm
👀 Looking for a game-changing read on building a human-centered practice?
📖 We've just launched a new book, #TheHumanFirm by best-selling author @willfarnell published by Sage.
🔗 Order your copy today on Amazon – 1sa.ge/HMOz50NTgYn
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21 Mar 2023
A huge thank you to all our @sageuk volunteers and partners @awscloud and @TheIET for making the finals such a memorable stage for the young people taking part. There’s still so much learning to be done and fun to be had, and we couldn’t do it without you 🙏👏
21 Mar 2023
Teeing up a week of hands-on learning in the UK with @firstlegoleague, @HelenDevanny100 shares her thoughts on the program and the impact that we hope to achieve. Let’s build some Lego! #STEM #Education #LegoLeague @awscloud @TheIET
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21 Mar 2023
Thanks to @katymc10 for spending the day with us and helping us celebrate the start of the @Womens6Nations tournament this weekend at Kingston Park. What better way to mark the occasion than a visit to the Angel itself to test out the smart ball! #SageInsights #TikTokW6N
Former England Red Roses Fly-Half, Katy Daley-McLean helped us kick off the week of the TikTok Women's Six Nations at the Angel of the North. 🏉
England take on Scotland at Kingston Park this weekend - who’s going?!
#SageInsights #TikTokW6N | @Womens6Nations
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25 Jan 2023
Interesting report from @IPPRNorth that reveals the impact of the North/South divide on the UK economy. Sage knows that the NE is a melting pot for talent and innovation, but, this needs to be nurtured, invested in and championed consistently and fairly. news.sky.com/story/north-of-…
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19 Jan 2023
Great news for a transformational development for the North East. The Sage will help bring the international stage to the region, supporting economic growth, increasing tourism and creating jobs. chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor…
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12 Jan 2023
Our very own @BleekerDerk today on @BloombergUK showcasing Sage's @Cebr_uk research, championing our country's #SMBs and the positive impact they have on our economy. 👏
12 Jan 2023
"We don't see a doomsday scenario" — There are serious reasons for optimism when it comes to Britain's small and medium businesses, says Sage's Derk Bleeker. He sees a lot of innovation and growth happening, even in this "difficult time."
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12 Jan 2023
If you’re a business owner or know someone who is, the #SoundAdvicePodcast is a great free resource.
This season is titled “Entrepreneurs Unfiltered” and digs deeper into what it’s really like to run a business. Listen to the season premiere now: sage.com/en-gb/blog/tag/soun…
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10 Jan 2023
Research with @Cebr_uk compellingly shows the importance of #SMBs to our economy. They face challenges but are agile & can adapt differently to larger businesses. They continue to fuel the UK's economic growth and will generate 51.9% of all business turnover by 2025.
#SMBs shouldn’t be underestimated in helping to recover & drive the economy as we head into the future. They face real challenges but our research with Cebr shows they are resilient & will fuel growth.
Read our ‘SMBs Driving Economic Recovery’ report: 1sa.ge/55uN50MmMNv
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24 Nov 2022
Happy Birthday to Sage for Accountants, one today…
thanks to the team for supporting our army of accountants to work more productively, with less friction and more data insights. Truly proud of what you have achieved this year and great to hear from Grant of what's to come...
Happy Birthday to us! Sage for Accountants turns 1 today. 🎂 Here we celebrate an amazing first year and share what's next. #SageForAccountants
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16 Nov 2022
Our #SageResults show we have had a strong year, making good progress on our strategic priorities. We significantly accelerated revenue across all key products and regions and in Northern Europe we grew recurring revenue by 7%. Thank you to all that have played a part.
16 Nov 2022
Today we announce a strong set of FY22 #SageResults thanks to the commitment & dedication of our colleagues, customers & partners. I'm proud of the strategic progress we have made, creating a strong foundation to grow & scale Sage & deliver long-term value to all our stakeholders
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8 Nov 2022
So proud of this team. Some (not all) of the brilliant brains behind what we do to champion and support the UK's accountant army daily with great support and tech. Couldn't do it without you. Well deserved wins at #LucaAwards
Congratulations to all the nominees and winners at the @ICBUK #LucaAwards awards last night! 🤩
We are so proud to win Best Practice Management Software, and @AutoEntry as Best Data & Expenses App. 🏆
ALT Team Sage all dressed up on stage at the Luca Awards.
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