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Assisi – Practice. Made perfect.

Dec 09, 2022
  • With staff shortages affecting many sectors, software that helps automate previously manual processes is key. 
  • ClearCourse brand Assisi helps veterinary practices run more efficiently – but that human touch is still as important as ever. 
  • Our new tagline for Assisi is Practice. Made Perfect. Bold? Absolutely. Achievable? Most certainly. 

Staff shortages have been making the headlines for a while now, with the most recent figures from the CBI showing that three-quarters of UK businesses have been hit by labour shortages this year. 


The global pandemic and Brexit are the two main factors – the former changing people’s perceptions of work and the latter reducing the number of skilled workers able to be freely employed in the country. 


No business sector’s been immune, and the veterinary sector’s been as hard hit as any – with staff shortages adding to the stress of an already busy environment and in turn, creating an even busier – and often even more stressful – workplace. 


Veterinary practices are a hugely important part of our lives here in the UK. We love our dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, and other domestic pets. We dote on our horses while, as a country, we rely heavily on the farming sector. 


But if veterinary practices don’t have the right amount of staff, things can become difficult. 




Helping practices become perfect 


Regular readers of our blog will know by now that we love software that does good – software that helps provide positive outcomes for people and businesses; software that helps fuel success. 


One of the brands we’ve welcomed into ClearCourse recently is Assisi - a management software brand that helps veterinary practices run more efficiently and effectively. 


Of course, software can never replace humans – especially in an environment like this where that personal touch, understanding and empathy are essential to delivering the right level of care and service. 


However, what software like Assisi can do is automate a huge number of previously manual tasks, easing the amount of work that needs to be done in the back end – freeing up time for everyone in the practice to spend with clients and their animals. 

Assisi large animal vet practice software

Streamlining processes, saving time 


Assisi, which we’ve recently given a fresh new brand and visual identity as part of ClearCourse, helps veterinary practices across the country save time by offering features such as diary management, which helps reduce no-shows. 


It keeps accurate and up-to-date records so you’re not left searching for notes or consent forms, and it offers pay-by-link so bills can be automatically sent to customers, reducing time spent invoicing and chasing payments. 


Of course, there’s also a host of other features that save time and help achieve greater efficiency – batch traceability, accounting (including digital tax), stock control, lab integration and insurance claims are all there, inside Assisi. 


A new addition to the brand is AssisiPay, Assisi’s very own integrated payments platform, powered by ClearAccept. AssisiPay is purpose-built and enables practices to streamline and speed up payments – another way the software helps save time every single day. 



Repositioning for the challenges veterinary practices face today


The Assisi brand has been working with some of the UK’s biggest veterinary names for more than ten years. It’s established. It’s known. It’s proven. It works. 


As brands evolve, as they get those runs on the board, they can rightfully exude greater confidence. 


Our new tagline for the brand is ‘Practice. Made Perfect’. 


While that may be a bold ambition, it’s one we know with certainty the brand can help make a reality, while at the same time easing the burden of the people-difficulties every business in the country is currently encountering. 


If you’d like to learn more about Assisi, check out the brand’s new website


17 Oct, 2024
London, 17 October 2024 – ClearCourse, a leading provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs and targeted enterprises, announces the acquisition of Harbour Assist. Founded in 2013 and based in Cornwall, Harbour Assist is a leading cloud-based marina management system that integrates customer relations, communications, asset management, invoicing and reporting into a single, easy-to-use software package. Harbour Assist serves a diverse range of marina and harbour clients across the UK, Canada, Fiji, Mexico, New Zealand, US, Australia, and the Middle East. Their clients include independent operators and multi-site organisations, Trust Ports and public sector such as Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, Lakeland Leisure Estates, Fowey Harbour, Port of Ramsgate. Harbour Assist’s reach extends to some of the world’s most prominent marinas and harbours. Harbour Assist’s industry-specific software focuses on enhancing administrative efficiency, improving customer service, and providing robust tools for managing moorings, berths, billing, and communication with boat owners. With ClearCourse, the platform will gain access to embedded payment tools as well as additional development resources, enhancing its capability to deliver a greater quantity of features at pace. Christina Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer of ClearCourse, said : “We are delighted to welcome Harbour Assist into the ClearCourse Group. As a market leader and disrupter in marine and harbour software, Harbour Assist acquisition underscores our aim for success in 2024. This collaboration will not only enhance the service, and solutions offered to Harbour Assist’s customers but also provide them with access to a broader range of resources and expertise. We eagerly anticipate working with Nick, Graham, and the team to explore new markets, improve operational efficiencies, and deliver an integrated offering to our customers.” Nick Gill and Graham Laidler Co-founders of Harbour Assist said : “It’s very exciting to join the ClearCourse group at this crucial stage in our growth journey. For over a decade, we've earned our reputation by delivering mission-critical software designed and developed by a team of maritime professionals. Leveraging years of practical experience and ongoing customer feedback. Partnering with ClearCourse enables us to expand further and future proof our business by adding a range of innovative and efficient payments solutions, something we are incredibly excited about.” Harbour Assist will be part of the ClearCourse Sports and Leisure division. This announcement follows the recent acquisitions of B2B eCommerce platform GOb2b and retail EPOS solutions provider CSY. With these strategic additions, ClearCourse is poised to leverage enhanced capabilities and resources, driving innovation and delivering superior features to its users. Established in London in 2018, ClearCourse is a leading software and embedded payment specialist. The group’s vertical software solutions provide essential, industry-specific technology to help their customers manage and grow their businesses. Since inception, the company has undergone rapid growth by acquiring over 40 leading software and payments solutions in its core market verticals which are all underpinned by ClearCourse Payments and Services. The terms of the deal are undisclosed.
10 Oct, 2024
London, 10 October 2024 – ClearCourse, a leading provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs and targeted enterprises, announces the acquisition of GOb2b, a specialist B2B eCommerce website platform providing award-winning software to businesses across sectors like Food & Drink, Health & Safety, and Manufacturing. Operating out of Kingsbridge in South Devon, GOb2b has been serving its clients for over 20 years. As a leader in the B2B eCommerce space, it caters to a variety of different customers across the UK and Ireland curating personalised software experiences that can integrate with a range of established systems. GOb2b’s feature-rich software enables its customers to seamlessly integrate features on their own ecommerce platforms such as live search and navigation, pricing and stock updates, accounting systems and complex shipping management options. Understanding the intricacies of B2B operations and various customer requirements, GOb2b serves a wide range of clients, including Viessmann Direct, a business partner of Viessmann UK, supplying high-efficiency heating and renewable energy systems; tyre specialist, Yokohama, and consumer products group, Viatek. Christina Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer of ClearCourse, said : “We are excited to welcome GOb2b into the ClearCourse group. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in our commitment to delivering business-critical software and solutions to our clients. Their renowned reputation for providing e-commerce platforms and software that help their customers increase revenue while reducing complexity, aligns seamlessly with our values and vision. Together, we will leverage our combined expertise to drive growth and provide our customers with best-in-class tools and solutions, meeting the evolving demands of B2B businesses.” Paul Dorey, Chief Executive Officer, at GOb2b said : “For over 20 years we have delivered high quality, scalable, and reliable software, alongside 24/7 customer care. This is something that ClearCourse will be able to build upon providing an expanded integrated offering for our customers. Choosing ClearCourse was the smartest move for us to reach our ambitious goals, and we can’t wait to get started.” Established in London in 2018, ClearCourse is a leading software and embedded payment specialist. The group’s vertical software solutions provide essential, industry-specific technology to help their customers manage and grow their businesses. Since inception, the company has undergone rapid growth by acquiring over 40 leading software and payments solutions in its core market verticals which are all underpinned by ClearCourse Payments and Services. The terms of the deal are undisclosed.
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