Working Better Together: What happened when The EPOS Bureau met Fetchify

August 24, 2022

The philosophy of Working Better Together is at the heart of everything we do here at ClearCourse. 

 

Sometimes that can be as simple as two individuals collaborating effectively. 

 

At other times, it can be about how we make the businesses we bring into the group even better than they were previously. 

 

And, on other occasions, it can be how our businesses work together to achieve something that wouldn’t have been possible without the other. 

 

That happened recently when our group CTO Andrew Gore introduced the teams from retail EPOS brand The EPOS Bureau and address lookup business Fetchify to explore opportunities to work together. 

 

Here’s what happened. 

The initial conversation


A kick-off call took place with Jonathan Crozier, Head of Software Development at The EPOS Bureau, and Chris Mills, Partner Manager at Fetchify, to discuss a potential address lookup feature within the EPOS software. 

 

Following the kick-off call, The EPOS Bureau created a trial Fetchify account and used it to integrate with the Fetchify API.

A Working Better Together outcome


By taking advice from Fetchify and following the straightforward API documentation, The EPOS Bureau could develop the integration with minimal involvement from Fetchify.

 

Clients of The EPOS Bureau can find the correct street address when signing up new loyalty customers using the Fetchify Postcode Lookup API. 

 

Clients now have the ability to quickly and easily sign up new loyalty scheme customers at the point of sale, without needing to spend lots of time manually keying in address details for their account.

Working Better Together – an ideal to live by 


There are so many opportunities for us all to work better together, and this is a great example of how two of our ClearCourse businesses have joined forces to provide a better solution than was previously available. 

 

By being open to the opportunities that collaboration can bring, our businesses can evolve, improve and ultimately provide their customers with a better solution – which is what we all want to achieve. 

 

Jonathan says, “Being part of the same group allows companies like The EPOS Bureau and Fetchify to work together very closely and achieve great results quickly.

 

“The shared goal of adding value to our products and improving the end-user experience based on feedback is invaluable.” 

 

And that’s just one example of the work happening behind the scenes at ClearCourse, to help make our solutions better – together. 

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Software and Payments Specialist ClearCourse Acquires Cloud-Based Retail Software Provider, Davidson Richards

July 29, 2025
LONDON 29 July 2025: ClearCourse, the provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs, announces the acquisition of Davidson Richards, a leading retail management and EPOS (electronic point of sale) systems provider. Davidson Richards provides cloud-based management and EPOS systems tailored to the retail industry. Founded in 1977 and based in Derby, Davidson Richards launched its flagship product, OpSuite, in 2012 after recognising the need to address gaps left by off-the-shelf products. Today, OpSuite enables retailers to centralise and streamline operations by integrating with core systems such as accounting software, eCommerce platforms, mobile and loyalty applications, and warehousing. Trusted by many leading garden centres – a sector where OpSuite has established a strong reputation – its extensive functionality also makes it suitable for a broad range of sectors, including grocery, fashion, and furniture. Joining the ClearCourse group will enable Davidson Richards to expand their offerings, providing customers with in-house payment and eCommerce solutions. By offering these in partnership with other specialist ClearCourse companies, Davidson Richards will be able to focus on building new client relationships and to profile the benefits of OpSuite to new retail market segments. Led by a long-serving expert team including ex-retailers, Davidson Richards offers its clients consultancy, training, bespoke development and dedicated in-house support. Their customer centric approach means that many of the Davidson Richards team are directly involved in technical or support delivery for clients to provide greater value to its clients. ClearCourse aims to become the engine powering small and medium businesses across the UK by putting big tech solutions in the hands of founders and their growing businesses. Davidson Richards offers a clear opportunity for ClearCourse to deepen its presence in the retail sector, and its long-standing, loyal customer base and experienced team closely align with ClearCourse’s culture and values. Christina Hamilton, CEO of ClearCourse said: “We are delighted to welcome Davidson Richards into the ClearCourse group as part of our Retail & Hospitality Software vertical. OpSuite is a market leading product that is well positioned to expand its innovative offering into new sectors. We are excited about the natural integration this partnership enables, as OpSuite will be able to offer in-house payment and other commerce enabling solutions through the wider ClearCourse group products.” Keith Bateman, Sales Director at Davidson Richards said: “This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for our business and customers. Joining the ClearCourse group will enable us to enhance the service we offer our customers, particularly through the introduction of an in-house Electronic Funds Transfer solution. ClearCourse is the ideal partner to help us to grow the business through an increased investment into marketing and to reach more customers.”

ClearCourse welcomes new Chief Financial Officer, Sacha Bielawski

June 25, 2025
LONDON, 25 June 2025 : ClearCourse, a provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs and targeted enterprises, today announced the appointment of Sacha Bielawski as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Sacha will lead ClearCourse’s financial strategy, working with senior leaders to accelerate organic growth, drive profitable sales, and deliver the company’s goal of being a leading engine powering small and mid-sized businesses across the UK. Before joining ClearCourse, Sacha spent nearly nine years as Chief Financial Officer at Coople, a leading digital staffing agency, where he led corporate expansion initiatives and oversaw the Group’s financial strategy. He has also held senior roles within private equity and investment firms, where he focused on identifying and scaling high-potential businesses through strategic M&A, financial restructuring and investment projects across Europe and the US. Sacha builds on the achievements of Mark Grafton who will be leaving the company later this month. “We’re delighted to welcome Sacha Bielawski as ClearCourse’s new CFO at this exciting time in the company’s continued evolution” said Christina Hamilton, CEO. “His extensive expertise in scaling businesses, leading growth acceleration programmes and driving innovation and efficiency will be instrumental in delivering our next phase of growth.” “I am delighted to join ClearCourse at such a pivotal time in its journey,” Sacha Bielawski said . “I believe the company is well-positioned to capitalise on the convergence of software and payments, an accelerating trend that presents compelling organic growth opportunities over the coming years. “As ClearCourse continues to acquire software companies in high growth verticals, I look forward to leveraging my entrepreneurial experience to engage with business owners considering a partnership with ClearCourse and to support them post-acquisition to grow further within our platform. “ClearCourse is a business with significant potential, and I am excited to contribute to its next chapter of growth and long-term value creation.”