It's been a while...

I know it's been a while since our last post but didn't want to "give up the ghost" with this Blog or start to use Twitter instead, so hear goes...

Firstly, allow me to apologise for the length in time between the last post but it just shows what a Summer (not weather wise) we at Eventura have had.

Since our last post we have welcomed a new face to the Eventura flock, Andrew 'Andy' Valentine, to take some of the increased workload off our Dedicated Technical Support Team. We also roped in the help of Christopher Houghton Jr, fresh from his 1st Year at University of Liverpool, for his Summer Internship. Before the Summer Holidays began, we had the help of a young man named Luke, who was working with Eventura as part of his Work Experience program. He was treated with the full respect of a full time employee (he only made himself a brew!) and upon his departure stated that he took away some sound advice and hands on experience that will hopefully help him further his career in IT in the near future. Good Luck Luke!

Unfortunately, we have also said goodbye to two more faces.

Dannielle, who formed part of the Accounts & Admin team has left to pursue her long term dream of living and working in her Father's home country of Malta. We wish her the best of luck in her new role as Junior Accountant at a Global Fund Management Company.

Also Bill (one of the original 2 founders of Eventura) has decided to take early retirement from Full Time IT Consultancy to continue as Director of a partner Spreadsheet Automation and Business Systems Organisation. Again we wish him the very best of luck in his new venture and express our gratitude for his contribution to Eventura's success over his years of service.

With regards to Customers, TV & Video Direct, based in Bolton, 'finally' went Live on Sage 200 and most recently Medicina, again based in Bolton, have just signed off two projects for Sage BI and Sage CRM!!! Also in the mix was EDES and Heathcotes who went live with Sage 50, Cruise 118, All About Food and Four Financial all taking out Eventura's Total Care Maintenance Support Contract.

So as you can see it's been a busy couple of months!!!

Finally before I sign off for another prolonged period, we would like to take this opportunity to express our congratulations to an existing customer of our's Gaist for there recent success in the Regional Final of Britain's Largest Business Pitching Competition "The Pitch 2010", sponsored by Sage. We wish them the best of luck for the UK Final that takes place in November.

-Aaron

Congratulations....

A HUGE congratulations has to go to our very own Ian Saunders and his lovely NEW wife Rachel Saunders (formally Brady) for finally tieing the knot.

The auspicious occasion was held at The Orangery, Heaton Park on Saturday 10th April 2010 and was celebrated with Family, Friends and Work Colleagues alike. They then jetted off to (hopefully) Sunny Portugal for the Honeymoon.

Here's to many more year's of happiness, joy and breakfast in bed....or is the breakfast in bed just a myth? ;-)

-Aaron

Working together...

As the region's number one Sage Business Partner and IT solutions provider, we're delighted to have been personally recommended to and chosen by George Moss and Sons Ltd (www.georgemoss.co.uk) to support and look after their computer systems!

George Moss and Sons Ltd own and operate the prestigious Moss Industrial Estate in Leigh, Wigan with a central location and excellent transport links making it the ideal choice for commercial warehousing, industrial units, workshops, storage units, offices and retail outlets in the North West of England.

Offering the very best in terms of building quality, estate security, service, environment and flexible leasing options, Moss Industrial Estate is more akin to a modern business park than an industrial estate.

We look forward to a long and successful working relationship.

-Bill

Eventura in Sage’s premier League

Eventura was delighted to be notified by Sage today that we are number two out of 150 SBD Sage business partners who sell, install and support Northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. This is Eventura’s very best ever position and is a tribute to the efforts of the entire Eventura team who’s efforts result in satisfied clients who consistently refer us to their own peers and it demonstrates that massive enthusiasm, effort and professionalism coupled with a Down to Earth Approach to Business Computing can overcome difficult trading conditions.

Whilst Eventura pride ourselves as being the very best Sage Partner in Bolton and surrounding areas, it is a boost to us all to receive National recognition.

To all Eventura clients and prospective clients, please be advised as you approach the Financial Year End that there are huge advantages in upgrading older versions of Sage software which can provide fiscal and legislative requirements as well as key business features and ongoing support availability. If you want to hear more, at no cost or obligation, please give us a call…

-Bill

More Exam Success

Danielle has ...

PASSED AAT LEVEL 3 !!!!! Wahoo...

-Chris

Aaron’s & Danielle’s 21st Birthday

The biggest significance of the 21st birthday is that it is the moment where someone turns into an “adult”. The age of 21 is widely considered to be the age where you are no longer dependant on your parents. You are completely out of the ‘teen bracket’ with no turning back: you're an adult. You've had a few years to get over the "let’s go get drunk!” stage, probably moved out of your parents home and have been in the work force for a number of years, getting your adult life on track.

Considering all of the above, Aaron & Danielle decided to do something different for their 21^st birthdays. Something unique. Not the usual unruly pub crawls through town. Something they would remember. Something special…

They decided to go…PAINTBALLING!!!

We met at 9.15am sharp outside Delta Force’s Zuluwood Paintballing Centre with an army of friends, family and co-workers - most of us with game plans in mind, others just to go out and let off some steam! The group of 16 were divided for the day into two teams of 8 - Purples versus Yellows. After the first couple of games both teams were tied on points and it went to down to the very last game to decide the overall winners. Purple team won in style as Aaron, in the last game, retrieved the Yellow’s flag to clinch all 10 points.

The day ended on a high and although tired, aching and bruised, a select few braved the Bolton nightlife to put an end to highly successful, and thoroughly enjoyable day.

And they all lived happily ever after…

The End.

-Danielle

Bolton’s city bid

Bolton is entering the race to be granted city status in 2012.

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson announced on January 5 that a national competition for city status would be held to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

And civic leaders have now confirmed that they are bidding to become a city.

Read the full article here.

New Year

A belated Happy New Year to all.

January's been a little busy, tying up loose ends from the festive period, so we've not had chance to blog.

Normal service should be returned soon.

- Ian