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Across businesses of all sizes, employees are already using artificial intelligence to save time and
Circular technology businesses are built on trust. Whether you’re managing IT assets, refurbishing devices, providing
You’ve identified a problem in your business. Perhaps your team is battling spreadsheets. Information is
Most organisations don’t struggle because they lack technology. They struggle because their systems don’t work
You’ve probably already felt it. An employee pastes a paragraph into ChatGPT to tidy up
Artificial Intelligence is not magic, it is an amplifier. It takes whatever data you give
Most business leaders we speak to don’t describe themselves as “anti‑data”. They care about performance,
Leadership rarely comes with clear thinking time built in. If you’re leading a growing business
If you’ve ever said “we just need something simple” and then found yourself being quoted
Group Travel companies handle a vast amount of sensitive data – passenger details, payment information,
Let’s be honest. AI hasn’t arrived in your business through a strategy. It’s arrived because
Intelligent travel innovation is redefining Group Travel, with AI providing powerful tools to personalise experiences,
Group Travel companies often operate with a patchwork of systems – one for bookings, another
When communication becomes the biggest bottleneck. A Group Travel coordinator receives 84 emails before lunchtime.
In the Group Travel sector, time is money, and inefficiency is costly. Whether you’re coordinating
The question every leader should ask this year: If you could give your team one
Visualise this. A customer emails asking for five invoices, a statement, and an update on
Why I chose an apprenticeship I chose to do a multi-channel marketing apprenticeship because it
After 15 years of managing apprenticeships for others, I finally became an apprentice myself –
For many organisations, the skills gap isn’t an abstract concept – it’s a daily operational
Group Travel is at a tipping point. Say a Group Travel coordinator is finalising a
Imagine this: An employee needs a policy document, a training resource, and a project update.
Visualise this: Your association sends out newsletters, event invites, and renewal reminders, but engagement is
Fed up with the pain of manual processes? Your procurement team is drowning in email
Most businesses are caught in the same dilemma: “Our customers expect faster, more transparent service
Picture this: It’s 10 p.m., and your customer urgently needs an invoice. They don’t want
Scenario: A potential customer visits your website, fills out a “Request a Quote” form, and
When it comes to CRM systems, the cloud CRM often steals the spotlight. It’s flexible,
You’ve decided your business needs a portal, but which type? Should you choose Power Pages,
They say a picture paints a thousand words – but what about a caricature? At
Every booking, enquiry, and supplier interaction generates data. But without the right tools, that data
AI is not something reserved for tech giants or futuristic labs. It’s here, now –
These days, businesses need more than just software – they need intelligent, scalable platforms that
Key Takeaways Power Apps in Dynamics 365 enables UK businesses to streamline and automate manual
As Halloween creeps closer, it’s not just ghosts and ghouls that should send shivers down
As Halloween creeps closer, it’s not just ghosts and ghouls that should send shivers down
Salespeople are great at building relationships, spotting opportunities, and closing deals. But when it comes
Maximizer’s R26 release for on-premise customers introduces a refined user experience, deeper insights into customer
The terms automation and AI are often used interchangeably. But while they can work beautifully
If you’re still relying on spreadsheets and gut instinct to drive your sales strategy, it’s
The factory floor is no longer just about machines and materials – it’s a battleground
In today’s business world, speed isn’t a luxury – it’s an expectation. Customers want answers
Mentoring has a quiet kind of magic. It’s not flashy or loud – it’s built
For many years, on-premise servers were the go-to choice for managing business applications and data.
Hi, my name’s Izzie and I am writing this from the Avrion office in Hertford.
Imagine running a national waste management company with thousands of jobs booked every week. Skips
Imagine this: your sales team is chasing a lead, but they can’t see the customer’s
Let’s be honest, if you’re reading this, you’re probably feeling it already. You’re fed up
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has gone from being a hyped-up buzzword to an everyday tool driving
Microsoft’s 2025 Release Wave 1 plans for Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot, bring a
In the construction supply industry, every second counts. Whether it’s delivering aggregates to a site
Winning a customer is hard work. Keeping them? Even harder. In a competitive industry like
Admit it, quoting in the waste management sector can be a nightmare. Sales professionals spend
Managing transport operations in construction is like trying to juggle bricks. Every job is urgent.
With today’s standards and expectations, agility, speed, and data accuracy are essential for a successful
Maximizer CRM’s Mini Workflow has been designed to enhance user experience and streamline data entry.
To keep ahead of the competition, your business needs more than just systems – it
Today’s customers expect instant access to everything. Bank statements. Delivery updates. Streaming content. So why
In the last financial year, Avrion has continued to support its ESG * policy and
Picture your sales pipeline as a living, breathing organism that needs constant attention. With real-time
True story? A long‑standing customer needs an urgent delivery update. Instead of logging into a
Picture your sales team spending countless hours on repetitive tasks, manually following up with leads
While AI sales tools promise revolutionary results, knowing when not to use AI sales solutions
Sales professionals face increasing pressure to do more with less. But what if the
Sales success isn’t just about charisma or closing skills – it’s about knowledge. The more
Imagine being a loyal customer, spending thousands every month with your supplier – and still
Tools for a Changing Business Landscape In a world where business agility and innovation are
Understanding your customers in real time is not just an advantage, it is a necessity.
Microsoft’s unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in digital transformation has once again been recognised
Avrion is no stranger to the benefits of apprenticeships, however 2025 saw our first experience
AI… It is everywhere, and the corporate world is in a scramble to try and
Recycling WEEE plastics is a complex, multi-stage process. Raw materials come in. They’re weighed, processed,
A well-managed Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is essential for business success. However, an ineffective
There were two waves released for Dynamics 365 in 2024: Wave 1 and Wave 2.
Manufacturing customers are more demanding than ever. They expect fast quotes, accurate orders, real-time updates,
AI is no longer a distant concept, it’s a practical tool transforming how businesses operate,
Every business has those tasks, the ones that eat up hours. The ones that require
There were two waves released for Dynamics 365 in 2024: Wave 1 and Wave 2.
There were two waves released for Dynamics 365 in 2024: Wave 1 and Wave 2.
There were two waves released for Power Platform in 2024: Wave 1 and Wave 2.
There were two waves released for Dynamics 365 in 2024: Wave 1 and Wave 2.
There were two waves released for Dynamics 365 in 2024: Wave 1 and Wave 2.
There were two waves released for Dynamics 365 in 2024: Wave 1 and Wave 2.
What do our customers say?
“We would highly recommend Avrion for both CRM and tech support applications. We recently upgraded our tech support function for both internal and external support requests. This has improved our response times, planning, service level agreements and overview of the department. Avrion is always ready to suggest improvements and evolution for our business. A big thanks to Dave, Nick and Sam at Avrion for their work on this project.”
James Blair – SPM Instrument UK“We have experienced a huge shift in the efficiency of the business with the all-round delivery of service.”
Tracey Hammond – Dengie“Before Dynamics 365, we were managing tours through a mix of spreadsheets, emails and manual processes. Now, everything is in one place and works together seamlessly. The system is built around how we operate, not the other way around, and automates tasks that used to take hours. Most importantly, it gives us the flexibility to manage any type of tour and confidently support our continued growth.”
Karen Leggatt – Classic Grand Touring“Integrating over 30 acquisitions, meant harmonising over 60 customer databases. Impressive, but of little use if the data is unstructured. Maximizer meant structured data, yes it requires focus, but the output is efficient to say the least; the new improved pipeline made us twice as effective, cross selling across the 5 business units - closure went up 4-fold. Integrating this with front line operational calls gave us a holistic view, reducing hundreds of days spent on internal calls, joining up the dots for our customers. Opportunities grew by over 20% with straightforward data polishing. The icing on the cake was with GDPR, good process with opt-outs and customer choice on contact options. When you feed this into the business it allows us to be focussed on the day-to-day operation, the back-end processes of store, scan and shred just become slicker – our focus with customers substantially better. Hundreds of hours freed up for improvements on invoicing, value added services, the day to day delivery with document management. Our project involved coupling existing platforms with new CRM technologies, training and a complex project roll-out. Avrion managed the transition without fuss or any ‘catch-you’ extra fees – a job well done.”
David English – Restore plc“After a feasibility study designed to ascertain which CRM to integrate into our business, I found that Avrion put together the best end scenario and product, Maximizer, to take our business forward. The team at Avrion showed their diligence and knowledge, which was a clear deciding factor in instigating our partnership. We look forward to strengthening our relationship going forward, as CRM evolution never stops! We can now see in real time how all of our opportunities are progressing. We also have automated reports in our Dashboard module showing the business sales performance and pipeline, which allows us to focus on each individual opportunity without any being left unnurtured. Avrion has now linked our Maximizer with Mailchimp to allow for focused marketing campaigns based on the data we add to the Address Book. We now have a clear sales process that can be tracked with clear ‘what’s next’ actions to implement.”
Craig Sansom – Prestige“Working with Avrion has been easy – not just because they understand the business, but because they are open to helping make things work. The answer is almost never “no” – but if it is – there is always an alternative solution to get around the issue put forward.”
Charlotte Hurrell – Belvoir Group““The reason why I like working with Jon is because he always comes up with a solution. This was a small project but it has a big impact and solves lots of time problems. I can now make updates to the communications that go out myself and don’t need the support of Avrion for this going forward, although they are always on hand if I need help.””
Jane Margetts – Restore Records Management“Avrion has, from the start, been very honest and clear about what we can achieve without spending vast sums of money on an entirely new system. We created an automation wish list for Avrion, who were brilliant at listening and communicating as they tailored the project specifically to the scope. Avrion built the system according to our needs and fine-tuned it as required once we began to use it. They have been very supportive throughout and helped us navigate through the entire process. We now have a system that can evolve as the development does, to improve and continually improve account visibility for our homeowners and improve cash flow by utilising the automation that we required.”
Carly Cullen – Priors Hall Park Management“Avrion is able to grasp a concept quickly and turn it into a deliverable that can make a significant difference to a business. They take the time to understand the requirement, taking concepts and ideas and turning them into tangible benefits to achieve the best outcome possible for the customer. I'd 100% recommend Avrion. It's been a dream working with them. They have helped us at every point in this process. I've worked with people in the past where there's a bit of tension, but with Avrion they always helped to direct our journey, in a way that was working with us as a partner, over anything else.”
Jasmin Dudden – Restore Datashred“With our workload and team outgrowing our old method of workflow management, we needed a solution. Having worked with Avrion in the past, we asked them to take a look. Dave, Nick and Sam took the time to go through our process with us. It was decided that a ticketing system was required - the guys set up what we required and assisted us whilst we inputted our data and got it going. I think the level of customer service we have received from Avrion is 5 stars.”
Mike Bevan – SPM Instrument UK