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Unlock your practice potential

Back by popular demand!
 
After a successful launch in 2023, we are excited to announce that our “Unlock your practice potential” workshops are back! These events give you actionable insights, practical frameworks, and invaluable networking opportunities to elevate your accounting practice to new heights.
 
 
Customer feedback:
“ This was a Sage roadshow like none other ”
“ We never take time out of the business to think about where we are going ”
“ Sage presence in the market is to support accountants like us ”
 
 
 

Where and When?

We are excited to be visiting three NEW locations this time around:

6 March  Manchester 
the Studio
13 March  Dublin 
Croke Park
19 March  Nottingha m 
Antenna
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What can you expect?

These workshops are tailored specifically for Accountants and Bookkeepers who want to take their practice to the next level. 
 
At the recent events we heard firsthand some of the key challenges faced in the industry right now such as recruiting & retaining new talent, acquiring new clients, and pricing for value.  We will address some of these key issues and others, offering you practical guidance and real-life examples on how to overcome them.
 
This is a step away from traditional product roadshows – we won’t be presenting to you on product and legislative changes, instead putting the focus on you and your practice. You'll have the opportunity to learn from industry experts, like Will Farnell as well as our own product and industry experts. The team will be on hand to work through your practice challenges and goals.
 
We guarantee by the end of the workshop you will have your own personalised practice plan based on where you want to be in one, two or more years’ time.
 
But don’t just hear about it from us, watch the video to get a feel for how these events will run from accountants and colleagues. 
 

Agenda

10.00-10.30   Arrive
10.30-11.00  
Introduction
11.00-13.00   Session One
13.00-13.45   Lunch
14.00-16.00   Session Two

Dates, locations, venues

Choose your preferred location to register free today.

 

6 March | Manchester

the Studio
3rd Floor, The Hive
51 Lever Street M1 1FN

Manchester
 
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13 March | Dublin

Croke Park
Jones' Rd, Drumcondra
Dublin 3, Ireland  

Dublin
 
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19 March | Nottingham

Antenna
9A Beck Street
Nottingham, NG1 1EQ  

Nottingham
 
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Meet our team of industry experts

We’ve curated a line-up of independent industry experts – including Will Farnell; author, award-winning accountant, business advisor and cloud trailblazer, and Ian Howell; performance coach, business consultant and change leadership expert – to share their extensive experience and professional toolboxes to help you build future-proof practices with fresh ideas and techniques.

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Ian Howell
Owner Rocket Performance

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Ian Howell

Rocket Coaching

Ian has a 30 year background in high-performance sales and leadership training. Having led consultancy teams within both Abbey National and Lloyds Bank, where he successfully developed radical strategies to create performance improvement, in 2000, he branched out with his own practice spotting an opportunity to provide authentic performance development programmes. Today, the business has grown as part of the Rocket Performance Group.

Ian has extensive exposure in cultivating sales leadership and coaching skills across all levels in organisations. This means he is as comfortable working with C Level executives, as he is with first line Managers.

He is sought out as a thought leader in the development of Performance Coaching programmes, and he is regularly invited to speak at conferences on the subjects of coaching and change leadership.

He has worked with a host of major brands in a multitude of markets, including Banking, Finance & Insurance, Pharma, Hospitality, SAAS, Fin Tech, Mobile Communications, Data Infrastructure, Motor, Big Data and Franchising.

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Will Farnell
Owner Farnell Clarke

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Will Farnell

Owner Farnell Clarke

Will Farnell is the Founder and a director of Farnell Clarke Ltd, an innovative and pioneering accounting firm based in East Anglia and London, UK offering a fresh approach to SME accountancy and business advisory services. Farnell Clarke was one of the first firms globally to fully adopt cloud accounting technology back in 2009 and remains one of the most innovation firms in the UK. The firm has been named Best Independent Firm (East of England) three times at the British Accountancy.

Awards, including in 2019 and was awarded Medium Firm of the Year award at the Accounting Excellence awards in 2019.

Will is author of ‘The Digital Firm’ a blueprint for digital transformation and released the follow up book ‘The Human Firm’ in April 2023 published by Sage. He is a regular speaker on how accounting firms can leverage technology, people and process to achieve practice growth, as well as providing consulting services to support firms in becoming a digitally driven yet human centric practice.

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Millie Thompson
Practice Success Manager, Sage

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Millie Thompson

Practice Success Manager, Sage

Millie is a dynamic and accomplished Practice Success Manager with a unique background in accounting and law. With a career spanning over six years as a dedicated accountant, she not only honed her financial expertise but also became a specialist in cloud and digital transformation, as well as practice operations and management. Her consultative approach with accountants across the UK, with a deep personal understanding, enables Millie to be a trusted advisor to many and encourage true and mutual value within her professional relationships.

How will this event benefit you?

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Strategic Enhancement

The workshop offers a chance for attendees to step back from daily operations to develop strategic action plans and gain clarity on business issues, fostering a more thoughtful and strategic approach to their practice.

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Personal and Professional Growth

Through introspection and learning from the experiences of industry experts and peers, the workshop provides valuable insights that can be directly applied to improve one’s business approach and personal development.

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Networking and Expertise

It serves as a prime networking opportunity, allowing attendees to connect with fellow professionals and experts from Sage, sharing experiences and advice that can lead to beneficial collaborations and knowledge exchange.

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Educational and Non-Sales Environment

The content is focused on education rather than sales, offering attendees in-depth knowledge about managing and growing their business effectively, along with updates on new products that could enhance their service offering.

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Idea Generation and Planning

Attendees are prompted to consider broader business perspectives and client management, enabling them to generate new ideas and make actionable plans for business growth, efficiency, and increased turnover.

Who are these workshops designed for?

Accountants and bookkeepers – who want to unlock their practice potential!

These workshops have been designed for ambitious accountants and bookkeepers who are keen to progress and achieve their goals and build greater client relationships
 

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