Assisi – Practice. Made perfect.

December 9, 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


June 10, 2025
LONDON 10th June 2025 : ClearCourse, the provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs and targeted enterprises, announces the acquisition of Rezcontrol by Avon Data Systems Ltd., a leading property management systems (PMS) provider for the hospitality industry. Avon Data Systems Ltd. is one of the largest privately-owned UK technology partners in the property management systems industry, with clients ranging from big hotel groups such as Fuller’s Hotels and Inns to independent hotels across the UK. Founded in 1986, Avon Data Systems Ltd. launched its flagship product, Rezcontrol, in 2020, combining over 30 years’ experience in providing software for the hospitality sector with the latest technology to offer its customers a sophisticated and intuitive tool that’s adaptable to their changing needs. Today, Rezcontrol serves over 450 hotels across the UK, helping them to streamline operations, from guest communications and housekeeping to payments and distribution. Whether a full-service hotel or a pub with rooms, Rezcontrol can be tailored to a customers’ needs, and offers many additional integrations from table reservations and point-of-sale, to CRM and revenue management. A key differentiator for Avon Data Systems Ltd. is its commitment to providing white-glove, personalised support to its customers. Many of its colleagues have direct hotel and hospitality experience, enabling them to act as a collaborative, knowledgeable partner to hotels. This ensures that their customers not only gain a state-of-the-art PMS but also benefit from a knowledgeable team focused on helping them maximize Rezcontrol's potential for their businesses. Joining the ClearCourse group at this time will support Avon Data Systems Ltd.’s ambitious growth plans to become the go-to-solution in the market. The cross-selling opportunities with other leading products in ClearCourse’s portfolio, such as TISSL and Giftpro, will provide Rezcontrol customers with a one-stop-shop for PMS, POS, gifting, embedded payments and more. ClearCourse aims to become a leading engine powering small businesses in the UK by putting big tech solutions in the hands of founders and their growing businesses. This latest addition to the group marks an important step in line with this vision. Christina Hamilton, CEO of Clearcourse said : “It is fantastic to welcome Avon Data Systems into the ClearCourse group as part of our Retail & Hospitality Software division, which will further strengthen our offering in this high-growth sector. Avon Data Systems’ Rezcontrol is an innovative solution that puts cutting-edge software in the hands of growing businesses who need them most. We are excited by the natural integration points of Rezcontrol into our existing customer bases, strengthening the ClearCourse value proposition as an integrated and comprehensive solution set for our customers.” Sarah Cade, Managing Director of Avon Data Systems Ltd. said : “We’re really excited to be joining the ClearCourse group to supercharge our next stage of growth. For the past 30 years, we’ve been working with our customers to ensure we are providing them with the innovative solutions they need to run their businesses smoothly and efficiently. ClearCourse is the ideal strategic partner to continue building on our goal of becoming the go-to solution for hospitality businesses looking for reliable, integrated software and payment solutions.”
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ClearCourse, the provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs, announces the acquisition of Computers for Flooring, a premier management software provider for the flooring industry.