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Sage is hosting a series of seminars in March, with consultant Gordon Gilchrist from the 2020 Consulting Group, to demonstrate to accountants how they can use the latest technology to improve their profits and free up their time. The practice efficiency seminars will focus on the need for accountancy practices to re-evaluate the way in which they operate in order to compete and survive in the long-term, and how Sage can help to increase the efficiency of their practices, maximise their profits and offer invaluable advice on:
Sage is hosting a series of seminars in March, with consultant Gordon Gilchrist from the 2020 Consulting Group, to demonstrate to accountants how they can use the latest technology to improve their profits and free up their time. The practice efficiency seminars will focus on the need for accountancy practices to re-evaluate the way in which they operate in order to compete and survive in the long-term, and how Sage can help to increase the efficiency of their practices, maximise their profits and offer invaluable advice on:
- Understanding what
clients will pay for.
- How to give clients
what they want and make money from it.
- Understanding how to
reward and involve staff.
- Maximising the use of
IT.
- Generating new fees
from clients.
- Cross selling
techniques that work.
- How to increase chargeable hours by 25%.
Jerry Luckett, general manager of Sage’s Accountants Division, said: “These seminars illustrate our commitment to providing active support for accountants. They are also an ideal opportunity for accountants to meet with Gordon Gilchrist, who is a well-recognised and accomplished speaker at conferences and seminars throughout the UK. He also provides consulting services to 500 individual firms in the area of management, marketing and strategic planning.
“By working closely with our nationwide network of Accountant Centres and people like Gordon, who are dedicated to the specific requirements of accountants in practice, we are able to demonstrate the strength of the Sage product range and how technology can be used to maximise value, improve client loyalty and enhance staff value.”
Seminars are being held at the following venues:
| Date | Time | Sage Accountant Centre Host | Location | Venue |
| 14th March | 10am | Enhanced Computer Solutions | Meon Valley Hotel and Country Club | Southampton |
| 15th March | 2pm | Datel | Crowne Plaza | Manchester |
| 20th March | 2pm | Professional Computer Solutions | Apollo Hotel | Birmingham |
Seminars will last for approximately three hours. At the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to ask questions and receive advice from experienced consultants. Attendees will also qualify for a free Sage24 practice website for a limited period.
To reserve a free place at any of the above seminars, or for more information, call: 08700 11 6000 quoting reference 0316 or book online at www.uk.sage.com/accountants
Notes to editors
About Sage
Sage (UK) Ltd is a subsidiary of The Sage Group plc, a leading international supplier of mainstream PC business software solutions. Formed in 1981, the Group was floated on the stock exchange in 1989 and now employs over 5,000 people worldwide in its market leading companies throughout Europe and the USA.
About Sage's Accountants Division
The Sage Accountants Division was established in July 1998 and is committed to helping and supporting accountants in practice to develop their business relationships with clients. The Division provides a full range of accountancy, taxation and e-commerce products and services specifically for accountants in practice.
About Sage’s Accountant Centres
Sage has a nationwide network of Accountant Centres dedicated to the specific requirements of accountants in practice. Each Centre has been hand-picked to provide a local service, offering a range of Sage products, training and support services. The Centres sell Sage’s portfolio of accountancy products including Accounts Production, Time and Fees systems and Tax.
For more information contact:
Suzy Goulding or Lindsey McKenna
Sage Press Office
Tel: 0191 255 3000
Email: suzy.goulding@sage.com or lindsey.mckenna@sage.com
Or alternatively, please go to the Sage website at www.sage.com
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