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Princess Yachts International, the manufacturer of luxury motor yachts, has chosen to implement the CRM solution, GoldMine Enterprise Edition, from Access. The consulting-led business and finance software provider won the contract against Microsoft Dynamics.

Colchester, UK (PRWeb UK) 25 August 2010 — Princess Yachts International, the manufacturer of luxury motor yachts, has chosen to implement the CRM solution, GoldMine Enterprise Edition, from Access. The consulting-led business and finance software provider won the contract against Microsoft Dynamics.

Plymouth-based Princess Yachts, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, is one of the most respected names in the marine industry. It has global revenues in excess of £200m with exports accounting for around 90% of sales. The firm employees 1900 staff and it manufactures a range of luxury motor boats ranging from 42ft (13 metres) through to 130ft (40 metres). Princess Yachts recently won ‘Motor Boat of the Year 2010’ for sports cruisers over 45ft.

The GoldMine solution will provide us with the tools to support our clients and distributors proficiently. We believe that GoldMine will support all our requirements and Access is best placed to customise the CRM package with our business systems. Anita Gruitt, business systems manager for Princess Yachts, commented, “Our standards are rigorous and uncompromising. We’re a low volume, high value business so every element of our product and service has to be impeccable – and we need the relevant systems in place to back this up.”

Anita and the team are looking to improve the service they provide clients and distributors. The 25-user system will be implemented within Princess Yachts’ sales and after-sales departments.

“Since 1965, Princess Yachts has grown on the foundations of its original core values – dedication to quality, alongside strength and integrity in both design and build,” said Anita. “And the same applies to the service we provide. Our distributors and clients rightly expect the best, and that’s exactly what we always aim to deliver. We add around 400 customers every year through our distributors, of which we have more than 60 all over the globe including Monaco, Jordon, Hong Kong, and Mauritius.

“We pride ourselves on our efficiency but we’re always looking to excel even further,” Anita continued. “The GoldMine solution will provide us with the tools to support our clients and distributors proficiently. We believe that GoldMine will support all our requirements and that Access is best placed to both customise and integrate the CRM package with our other business systems, including our bespoke master production software. We’re confident that Access will be able to make it a Princess Yachts solution, tailored to our individual requirements.”

GoldMine from FrontRange Solutions is a world leader in the development of powerful, business and CRM software. Over the last 10 years, Access has grown to become one of the largest GoldMine resellers in Europe, recently winning 'CRM Partner of the Year' at the FrontRange Solutions Partner Awards 2010.

For more information on Access call 0845 345 3300 or visit http://www.theaccessgroup.com. Alternatively, keep up-to-date by following Access on twitter, http://www.twitter.com/theaccessgroup.

About Access
 Access is a consulting, software and solutions provider, serving the mid-market The consulting services are backed by more than 75 accredited consultants, providing business software expertise. They operate nationally out of 10 offices in the UK and Ireland The software portfolio provides solutions to meet the needs of the whole organisation, helping to reduce complexity and increase efficiencies at every level. In addition to accounting and finance, Access also offers manufacturing software, professional services automation, and accounting for carbon emissions reporting. Other software solutions include distribution and warehousing, HR and payroll, document management, service and contract management and CRM and sales automation
Accreditations and memberships:
 Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Business Application Software Developers Association (BASDA) HM Revenue & Customs: Payroll Standards Scheme
Awards:
 FrontRange Partner Awards 2010 for ‘CRM Partner of the Year’ Green IT Awards 2010 for 'Environmental Accounting Software of the Year' SIFT Media Software Satisfaction Awards 2009 for ‘Green Software Provider of the Year’ Manufacturer of the Year Awards 2009 for 'IT in Manufacturing', won by customer Renthal for its use of the Access Supply Chain solution Construction Computing Awards 2009, 'Construction Accounting Software of the Year' and shortlisted for 'Environmental Product of the Year' Accountancy Age Award 2008 and 2009 for the best 'Mid-tier Software Package'
Media information:
Helen Carpenter
Head of Group PR
Access UK Ltd
T: +44 (0) 1206 322575 / 07833 936311
F: +44 (0) 1206 322956
E: helen(dot)carpenter(at)theaccessgroup(dot)com    
W: www.theaccessgroup.com

Tim Cole
PR Executive
Access UK Ltd
T: +44 (0) 1206 322575
F: +44 (0) 1206 322956
E: tim(dot)cole(at)theaccessgroup(dot)com
W: www.theaccessgroup.com

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Author: Tim Cole

Red Funnel Ferries has launched a new Isle of Wight travel website for smartphone users in time for Cowes Week 2010.

(PRWeb UK) 30 July 2010 — Red Funnel Ferries has launched a new Isle of Wight travel website for smartphone users in time for Cowes Week 2010.

The new site offers mobile customers on the move detailed timetable information for both Red Funnel’s Southampton/East Cowes route and the Southampton/West Cowes Red Jet Hi-Speed service. In addition, live service updates are available including live vessel position information so customers can easily see the location of the ferry they plan to catch, including its speed and heading. It also provides the latest Red Funnel news, offers and information on how to find the ferry terminals which are shown on a Google map. New features will be added in the future and a new iPhone Application is in development and will be launched in September.

Jonathan Green, Sales & Marketing Director commented, “The rapid growth of smartphones and development possibilities afforded by such devices, coupled with demand from travelers for accurate and up-to-date travel information, led us to develop the new website in time for this year's Cowes Week. An app specifically for the iPhone is in development and will launch in September and new functionality will be added to both platforms in the future.”

Travelling to the Isle of Wight is easy with Red Funnel. Vehicle ferries run regularly around the clock from Southampton, which is within easy reach of the M3 and M27 and return fares for a car and up to 6 people start from just £34.

Cowes Week will take place from Saturday 31 July to 7 August. An unmissable fixture in the summer sailing and social calendar since 1826, this celebrated regatta attracts up to 1,000 boats ranging from hi-tech yachts to classic day-boats, and tens of thousands of spectators keen to watch the epic races, enjoy the lively Cowes Week parties and soak up the festival atmosphere.

Smartphone users who visit www.redfunnel.co.uk will be automatically directed to the new site. Smartphone users who visit www.redfunnel.co.uk will be automatically directed to the new site.

Author: Susie Porsz

Set sail for a chic and cultured weekend break in the heart of the ‘Côte d'Azur’ with the new St Malo collection from East.

(PRWeb UK) 23 July 2010 — This collection is designed to be lived in, laughed in and relaxed in. Its clean silhouettes of best selling shapes are suitably flattering and incredibly chic.

East ladies fashion

Bold stripes are teamed with a myriad of spots in classic nautical colours of deep sea blue, sky blue and cream. These are contrasted with deep red accents and strong highlights of grass green and corn taken from the neighbouring countryside.

Inspired by the streets of St Malo, these pieces will bring a touch of the French riviera to your weekend wardrobe. The quaint cobbled streets and provencal markets inspire the ‘traditional meets modern’ merla print which is stamped on jersey tops, tunics and dresses. The new bistro’s and glimmering yachts inspire the graphic prosecco spot print found on dresses and blouses. And these brave patterns are underpinned by classic wide leg trousers, long length cardigans, plain jersey vests and some quirky accessories for the ultimate French chic style.

As always, East has designed this collection to make your life easier. You can mix and match any items and be confident that you’ll create a modern and stylish look.

SHOP NOW at www.east.co.uk
Delivery from only £3.50 and FREE RETURNS

About East
East, designed to be individual. The product was originally designed for women who love individual, natural fabrics, with an ethnic feel. We remain true to these values today. Our products were then and are now heavily influenced by the time honoured traditions of the Far East incorporating, ‘hand’ crafted embroideries, wonderful evocative prints and vibrant colours to create our distinctive outfits. The collections include soft knitwear for easy layering, beautiful silks and simple linens. Finally, as all our clothes are designed in-house, they are genuinely unique.
   
Jewellery and accessories are important additions to any outfit; and there is an eclectic collection sourced from all over the world, including Thailand, India and the Philippines. using predominantly natural materials such as wood and shell, and even seed pods.

East supports the Disha charity and hopes to continue to help DISHA touch the lives of more children with special needs who just want the opportunity to live a normal life.

Author: Simone Williams

Lars Kleppich and Jessica Crisp from Sydney, the two Mistral sailboard competitors in the Australian sailing team at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, were named the BEA Male and Female Sailors of the Year at the Australian Yachting Federation Awards Dinner in Sydney in July. Kleppich won the 1999 World Championship in the Mistral class while Crisp has made a notable return to fleet racing after a successful career on the professional windsurfing circuit.

They were chosen ahead of a star-studded line-up that included other Olympic team members, world champions and notable achievers in the sport.

The P&O Nedlloyd Youth Sailor of the Year went to Jesse Martin, from Melbourne, the youngest person ever to sail solo around the globe, nonstop and unassisted, while Canberra sailor Peter Thompson was named the Disabled Sailor of the Year. Peter will represent Australia in sailing at the Paralympics.

The AYF’s Services to Yachting Award went to John “Hornblower” Hornby, from Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, for his great contribution over many years for yachting safety and race management at a club, state and national level. Winner of the Volvo Media Award for 2000 was Amanda Lulham, yachting writer for the Daily Telegraph and other News Limited publications.

Author: Peter Campbell

SYDNEY (AFP) — An Australian teenager’s bid to become the youngest solo round-the-world sailor suffered a setback when she crashed just hours into a preliminary voyage on Wednesday.

Jessica Watson, 16, was on a 10-day test journey when she hit a 63,000-tonne freighter in a busy shipping lane off the coast of Queensland state, snapping her pink yacht’s mast and damaging its rigging and hull.

But Watson vowed the incident would not stop her attempt to become the youngest person to sail non-stop around the world, solo and unassisted, scheduled to start this month.

“The whole incident gives me confidence — wow, I can actually handle this,” she said. “It could have happened to anyone … I’m unlucky I suppose, but you also learn from it.”

AUSTRALIA: A 16-year-old steered her bright pink yacht out of Sydney Harbour at the start of her bid to become the youngest person to sail solo and unassisted around the world. Jessica Watson’s 23,600-mile journey through the world’s most treacherous waters sparked a debate in the country over whether someone so young should be allowed to set off.

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