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La dolce vita – Envisage drives business growth for Italica

Envisage, a leading Sage partner and part of The Noledge Group, today announces that it has deployed the Sage 200 business management solution to drive business growth for Italica, a family-run supplier of Italian wines and provisions to restaurants, delicatessens, and hotels.

Based in Newcastle, Italica was established as a family business over 15 years ago. The business handles an average of 100 orders per day and, as it continued to expand, outgrew its existing Sage 50 solution. To keep pace with Italica’s evolving needs, Envisage implemented the powerful Sage 200 system, which can flex and scale in line with business growth. It will enable Italica to expand and futureproof, while simplifying its operations.

The platform is accessible to all of Italica’s employees across the business – including office-based workers and the delivery team on the road – which is great for collaboration. It delivers much improved communication and easily available real-time data which allows it to streamline operations for all departments, from the warehouse, inventory, and invoicing, to sales, customer service, and delivery. This more connected business leads to enhanced productivity and the increased ability to innovate and roll out new products and services for customers.

The new system creates greater visibility of stock levels and Italica can easily identify popular or in-demand products, enabling it to meet evolving customer requirements and remain competitive. Italica can also identify upsell or cross-sell opportunities for customers. Clear data and actionable insights contribute to improved reporting for the business, leading to more informed decision making.

The highly scalable new solution also utilises automated cloud data backups which are carried out quickly and efficiently without interruptions, leading to a lower risk for Italica. Envisage also provides proactive customer care should any issues occur, which is crucial for Italica.

Envisage is part of The Noledge Group, which last year announced that it is investing €1.8 million over the next three years to expand its business in Great Britain following growing demand for its solutions in the market.

Michelle Marrone, Director, Italica, said: “Our customers are at the heart of what we do, and our Sage 200 solution is enabling us to better meet their needs. The solution removes the guesswork and allows us to analyse data and effectively adapt product lines to suit changing demands.

“In addition, streamlined communication across all functions of the business is vital and our team can access the data they need – when they need it – regardless of location. The Sage 200 solution implemented by Envisage has given us the confidence to scale our business and seamlessly expand our offering for customers.”

Chris Hawley, MD Great Britain, Envisage, said: “Our end-to-end Sage 200 solution has transformed Italica’s operations and supports all aspects of the business. Increased capacity and reliable backups of critical information give Italica access to invaluable data which will form the basis for strategic business decisions as the company grows and expands.

“Furthermore, efficiency is key in the fast-moving food and beverage industry and the solution enables more streamlined workflows for employees. We have built a valued relationship with Italica and we are excited to continue to support and work closely with the team as the business goes from strength to strength.”

Envisage announces €1M investment and 12 new jobs alongside new partnership with Sage

Envisage, a leading Sage partner in Ireland and member of the Noledge Group, today announces that it will create 12 new jobs as part of a three year, €1M investment to support its appointment as the first Sage partner in the country that will resell Sage Intacct.

The partnership with Sage – the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) – will support Envisage’s plans to grow its business and drive customer acquisition. The company, which currently has annual revenues of €3M and employs 22 people, expects to increase its annual revenues to €6M and grow to a team of 34 people.

As demand for cloud-based finance systems increases, this partnership will enhance Envisage’s ability to offer the highest level of service to its growing customer base across Ireland and the U.K. Envisage will be offering customers Sage’s award-winning accounting software, Sage Intacct. With this new partnership, Envisage customers will benefit from automation, cost savings, smooth integration, effortless data access across multiple systems, and real-time insights for informed decision-making.

Through Sage Intacct, Envisage can now deliver more automated solutions and controls for billing, accounting, and reporting, enabling finance teams to simplify complex processes and increase data accuracy. To support this growth, Envisage will hire 12 additional people over the next three years. The new roles will be in the areas of sales, marketing, implementation and support.

Sage Intacct provides comprehensive visibility into both operational and financial aspects of a business, leading to improved automation, increased profitability, and enhanced customer satisfaction. Sage Intacct is designed to serve a variety of industries, including, Business Services, Financial Services, Not for Profit, Software and Hospitality.

David Burke, Technical Director, Envisage, said: “We are delighted to make this significant investment in our expansion and grow our team in Ireland. By adding Sage Intacct to our product portfolio, we can bring additional value to our customers and also open up new opportunities in the services sector.

 “As a leading Sage partner in Ireland, we are dedicated to providing the best products, training, and resources to help businesses achieve their growth goals. With the addition of Sage Intacct to our portfolio, we are now able to offer an even wider range of solutions and services to meet the evolving needs of our customers. We look forward to this next chapter of growth and success.”

Paul O’Riordan, Vice President, Partners & Alliances, Sage UK & Ireland, said: “Envisage has a proven track record in delivering creative, flexible, and long-lasting ERP solutions for some of Ireland’s leading companies. With Sage Intacct, we’re confident that we can help our joint customers drive their businesses forward. We are pleased to partner with an ambitious company that has the resources and capabilities to design and integrate exceptional customer solutions.”

Envisage, which was recently recognised as ‘Sage Partner of the Year for Ireland’, now offers Sage Intacct to customers in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Sewell Revs Up Growth with Connections Software

Envisage, Ireland’s award winning Sage Business Partner and member of the Noledge Group, today announces that it has provided its Connections software to Sewell On The Go, a leading UK fuel and convenience retailer, to optimise the business’ operational processes to improve efficiency and financial data accuracy.

Sewell On The Go employs 250 people in 13 locations in Yorkshire and provides round-the-clock forecourt and retail services, including fuel, fresh food, coffee, car wash and valeting services, parcel collection, and many others. The company has ambitious plans to expand its business across current and future sites, while prioritising sustainability and operational efficiency.

In order to achieve their growth objectives in a cost-effective way, Sewell On The Go wanted a software solution that would make its business more integrated and automated, while minimising repetitive manual tasks, and decreasing administrative expenses. As a result, they decided to collaborate with Envisage and implement their Connections software, which integrates with their Sage 200 software.

Administrative tasks have been streamlined with the implementation of this solution, transforming slow and manual data entry into connected, automated and simplified processes. This has led to a 50% reduction in time spent on manual data entry, improved data accuracy, and sustained growth without needing to increase administrative staff. It also allows the team to focus on more valuable business driven expansion initiatives and innovation.

Alex Mortimer, Finance Director, Sewell On The Go, said: “Envisage has played a crucial role in our business transformation journey. Their knowledge of Sage 200, plus their powerful Connections software, has enabled us to gain significant time savings and enhanced efficiency which are key to enabling us to scale our business profitably.

 “Moreover, Envisages’ exceptional dedication to customer support resulted in a seamless installation process. They got the set up right first time, to ensure minimal disruption to our business and we started to see the benefits straight away. We really value their partnership and the great impact it has had on our business.”

Ray Ryan, CEO, Envisage said: “When Alex reached out to us to help address their challenges, we took the time to understand their needs and tailor our solutions to meet them. Our goal was to provide smarter tools that could help Sewell On The Go work more efficiently and effectively.

“We are delighted to work with such a progressive business and support them on their exciting digital transformation journey. Our partnership has been highly successful because Sewell On The Go shares our values, and we share their commitment to sustainability and growth.

“At Envisage, we take pride in our customer-centric approach and strive to offer seamless installation and prompt resolution of any issues. It has been a pleasure to work with the Sewell On The Go team, and we look forward to continuing our partnership.”

Envisage wins Sage Irish Partner of the Year Award

Envisage, Ireland’s largest Sage partner, a division of the Noledge Group, today announces that it has been recognised as ‘Sage Partner of the Year for Ireland’, as revealed at Sage’s 2023 Partner Kickoff event.

Sage – the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses – awarded Envisage the accolade for its success in generating strong revenue and in boosting the industry standard for software implementation.

By implementing Sage accounting and ERP solutions for its customers, Envisage focuses on automating and streamlining processes, reducing time, and making it easier for them to do business. For more than twenty years, the team at Envisage has served customers such as Tour America and Mr. Price, while more recent customer additions include Jump Juice Bars and The Institute of Education.

Ray Ryan, CEO of Envisage, said, “Envisage has had a successful few years, so it’s wonderful to see Sage recognise the effort of our growing team and our dedication to offering the best accounting and ERP solutions and services to our customers. This accolade acknowledges our amazing team, so we are thrilled to receive this prestigious award.

 “From sales and marketing to project execution, development, customer support and accounts, we have a remarkable group of talented individuals. We pride ourselves in delivering quality projects and ongoing services to our customers to make their businesses more profitable.

“Supporting our clients in a friendly and helpful way is at the core of what we do. Our business model depends on establishing sincere, honest connections with our customers and demonstrating that we care. We greatly look forward to the year ahead and the opportunities it may bring.”

Photo – (L-R) Paul Struthers; EVP & Managing Director UK and Ireland, Sage; Steve Boyes, Customer Care Director, Envisage; Amy Hughes, Sales Manager, Envisage; Sinead Galligani, Marketing Director, Envisage; Roger Gribbin, Sales Director, Envisage; and Brian Habanna, Former South African Rugby Player. Envisage received the award at Sage’s 2023 Partner Kickoff event for its success in generating strong revenue and in boosting the industry standard for software implementation.