Alex Dyce

🚀 Excited to share my interview with Consultancy Middle East 🚀 This service is particularly close to my heart because it reflects HEED with might and main deep commitment to delivering actionable insights and strategic value to our clients. The GrowthXpert Assessment is more than just a diagnostic tool; it’s a catalyst for tangible growth and success. I’d love to hear your thoughts after you read the interview. What challenges are you facing in your growth journey? How do you see tools like GrowthXpert helping businesses navigate the complex market dynamics we’re experiencing today?

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Innovate UK innovation loans future economy: round 16 UK registered businesses can apply for loans for innovative projects with strong commercial potential to significantly improve the UK economy. https://buff.ly/3xJNaA1 #funding #investing #fintech #technology #sustainability #growth #cybersecurity #environment #food #automation #automotive #recycling #nutrition #medicine #robotics #farming #augmentedreality #neuroscience #grants #ukgrants #startupgrants #businessgrants #ukgovernmentgrant #sme #smegrant #businessfunding #smefunding #technologygrant #innovationgrant #capti #captiinnovation #gamechanging #gamechanginginnovation #disruptiveinnovation #smartgrant #ai #manufacturing #sustainable #innovation #telecoms #semiconductors #business #IUK #InnovateUK #SmartGrant #InnovateUKfunding

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The measure of productivity should shift from  “time at the desk” towards “outcomes focused” - from a compliance culture to a commitment culture. At the heart of this is whether companies are spending enough time creating meaningful work

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In 2024 the UK still does not have a well defined Industrial Strategy! But a new report out from @PwC_UK - which surveyed over 1200 of the UK's senior business decision-makers and interviewed more than 60 business leaders - is set to address that. Find out what it says here and get in touch if you'd like to know more. #IndustrialStrategy

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In Sep 1995, nearly 30 years ago, Warren Mead and I joined KPMG straight from University to become accountants. We were both from the 93% club (the 93% that went to state school). We didnt know each other during our combined time there and once we qualified, 3 years later, we went on different paths - me to JMFinn to build finnCap and Warren to work his way up to become the COO of KPMG. Almost 30 years later, thank goodness, Warren got the entrepreneurial itch and set up Sumer with Private Equity firm, Penta’s, backing. I had also just stepped back from my CEO role at finnCap and was delighted when I got a call to join the board as NED. Warren and I realised then that we actually trained together at KPMG! What a small world. It was clear we both had a passion for building something with a special culture where inclusion and fairness is front and centre and where Sumer can champion SME’s around the country in the way that is now needed. Sumer really is very special as are all the people and clients that are part of it. Just over one year later Sumer now acts for 50,000 amazing small and medium sized businesses, from agriculture to AI. These companies are the real bedrock of the economy. They are the risk takers, the job creators and the value makers. We now employ 1,400 great people and are growing fast. Now is time to do our bit to be The Business Champion of the SME community. Warren and his team have built a phenomenal culture that I am proud to be part of and I am delighted Warren did his first early start yesterday on Wake Up to Money, to start really championing the issues the SME’s need raised and actioned. I listened to it at the airport on the way back from World Entrepreneur of The Year 2024 and couldnt have been a better entrepreneurial end to the week. ✅ A great interview below that is worth a listen to see what Sumer is up to - he even gets to talk about Taylor Swift!! #SME #growth #risktakers #jobcreators #entrepreneurs #inclusiveculture #goodgrowth #leadership

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Decisions on new systems and platform migration need to consider more than just the software solution. People (culture), processes, data quality, timing and good governance all need to be considered as part of the planning process to avoid impacting customers and large amounts of unplanned costs to fix.

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The Office for National Statistics reports approximately 22.6 million eligible members who could potentially access the Pensions Dashboard once it launches. It's conceivable that up to one-third of this total, about 7.5 million people, might log in within the first few days alone! Requests are likely to be sporadic, and the percentage of motivated users logging onto a Dashboard in the initial weeks may be lower than anticipated. However, it's still crucial for the entire pensions dashboard system to effectively handle such significant demand, #PensionsDashboards #Pensions #PDP https://lnkd.in/euBFTMtd

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The Office for National Statistics reports approximately 22.6 million eligible members who could potentially access the Pensions Dashboard once it launches. It's conceivable that up to one-third of this total, about 7.5 million people, might log in within the first few days alone! Requests are likely to be sporadic, and the percentage of motivated users logging onto a Dashboard in the initial weeks may be lower than anticipated. However, it's still crucial for the entire pensions dashboard system to effectively handle such significant demand, #PensionsDashboards #Pensions #PDP https://lnkd.in/euBFTMtd

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📢 CALLING ALL UK IT & TECH SERVICES FOUNDERS & OWNERS 📢 Just one week left until our exclusive Actus Consulting London breakfast event: ‘IT & Tech Services M&A: Buyer Trends, Valuation Drivers, and Key Exit Strategies – What Lies Ahead in 2025 after a Challenging 2023/24.’ In partnership with Technology Holdings, our panel of experts will delve into the Tech Services M&A market, outline the impact of recent economic shifts on buyer and investor behaviour, reveal key insights into what makes a business more attractive and increases valuation, and share their predictions for the next 12-18 months to help you consider the impact and opportunities for your business in 2025. During our thought-provoking panel session, you’ll gain valuable insider perspectives from both the ‘buy side’ and the ‘sell side’, featuring: 💡 Insights from an M&A Deal Maker: Bruce Robert Green, Director at Technology Holdings, is a leading Tech Services M&A deal maker, who brings over 10 years’ experience advising clients on their business exits. He has witnessed the evolving M&A landscape and knows how businesses should best position themselves, to navigate future challenges. 💡 The Buyer’s Perspective: Christine Olmsted, Managing Director of Corporate Development and Strategy at Synechron, brings over 25 years of experience in tech services corporate development. As an active strategic acquirer, she has made dozens of acquisitions, and offers a valuable perspective on the mindset of a buyer. 💡 The PE Investor’s Viewpoint: Tom Maizels, Partner at Horizon Capital, has over 10 years’ experience as an active PE investor in the technology sector. He offers a unique viewpoint, combining insights from both the investor and seller. Tom understands what investors are looking for and how behaviours have evolved. 💡 Strategic Advice from myself, Managing Partner of Actus Consulting, which offers strategic and operational advice for growing businesses, sharing insights and practical tips on how to prepare your business for an exit or position it optimally when opportunities arise. Details: Be sure to join us, for what promises to be an engaging and informative event, as we explore the Tech Services M&A market, outline the impact of recent economic shifts on buyer and investor behaviour, reveal practical tips on how to position your business for success, and share predictions you should consider as you look ahead to 2025. Event Details:  🗓️ Thursday 26 September - 8.30am to 11:00am 📍 London, Soho To secure your place, please send me a direct message here or via email partners@actus.consulting I'm really looking forward to it! #growthwithpurpose

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Over the last year, I've been busy growing my new business, building a talented team, working on lots of exciting new projects...and taming a busy 3-year-old 😅! So without further ado.. Are you ready to transform your digital presence without breaking the bank? At Techventa Group Ltd, we combine over 20 years of industry experience with a friendly, client-first approach. From solo entrepreneurs to blue-chip giants, we’ve honed a formula that guarantees increased ROI for our clients. Here’s what makes us different: 🌟 Expertise Across Industries: With two decades of diverse experience, we’ve tackled unique challenges and opportunities across a variety of sectors. We’ve distilled the best practices into our proven strategies. 🤖 AI-Driven Efficiency: We leverage cutting-edge AI technologies to help you minimise costs while maximising results. Our AI-driven solutions ensure you’re always ahead of the curve in the digital landscape. 💼 Comprehensive Services - Our specialities include: - Website Design & Development: Creating stunning, functional websites that are tailored to your business needs. - Digital Marketing Services: From SEO to PPC, we drive traffic and boost conversions. - Branding & Graphic Design: Developing memorable brands that resonate with your audience. - API Development: Streamlining your operations with custom API solutions. 🏆 Proven Success: Our track record of awards and successful projects speaks for itself. We excel in UX design, e-commerce, CMS management, and more, always achieving measurable success for our clients. 💬 Client-First Approach: Not only are we experts in our field, but we’re also lovely people to work with! We know how to squeeze every drop out of a budget, ensuring you pay minimal amounts for maximum gains. Stay tuned for updates on our latest projects! If you’re looking to elevate your website and online presence, let’s chat! I’d love to hear about your projects and discuss how we can achieve your business goals together 📈

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PSA! If you’re a supplier to the NHS and wondering how to comply with the carbon emissions reporting and reduction requirements we’ve got the webinar for you! Click the link below and register for this free session where we walk you through all you need to know. #nhs #procurement #supplychain #netzero #healthcare #medicaldevices https://lnkd.in/gjM9q_jK

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Once again, the UK Customer Satisfaction Index has fallen slightly, but interesting to see that now 4 out of the top 10 UK brands for customer satisfaction are financial services providers. Banks and building societies that invest in digital and customer engagement are pulling ahead of the rest of the market.

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In 2024 the UK still does not have a well defined Industrial Strategy! But a new report out from @PwC_UK - which surveyed over 1200 of the UK's senior business decision-makers and interviewed more than 60 business leaders - is set to address that. Find out what it says here and get in touch if you'd like to know more. #IndustrialStrategy

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ECMS are at the half way point this year with continued growth, and whilst its a challenging market/economic backdrop we are growing, such is the demand for services across data and digital optimization. We have a great commercial and delivery team of employees and dedicated associates, supported by some fantastic alliance partners covering #LowCode #ERM #DataTools #CRM Here are some key outputs and takeaways so far this year. 🥇 What have we delivered this year... ECMS this year has supported many of our clients in Technical Assurance (Infrastructure), Programme/Project Delivery (Data/PAS/Claims/Finance/QA), Programme Assessments (Data), Data Remediation/Validation/Migrations (EPI/Debt/UW), Transition Planning/Delivery (BPO), Finance Process Improvement (P2P/Oracle Fusion) and lots of Business Process Optimization (Op Res). Our #insurance focused practice has also delivered some really interesting Advisory/POCs including; #workbench vendor reviews, data assessments and demonstrating what can be achieved with #LowCode (Netcall) assessing invoice processing, claims and customer service process improvement. 🥉 What are we seeing in the market? #Transformation & #Change - There is lots of this however many organisations have had huge ambitions that are being reset to move forward - "stop, start or accelerate". To achieve success having the right partners, services and internal talent are key. You cant have enough and undercooking this means at some point an MVP well below the target is the inevitable outcome. Technical debt/waste is therefore still rising, as is cloud consumption at the same pace. #ProgrammeGovernance is a challenge, whilst release management and testing are still often an afterthought. Outsourcing to big SI/BPO/ITO partners makes sense but retaining the change oversight and technical governance is paramount, either inhouse or with an independent managed service consulting firm. #Data is the currency. Organisations have tons of it, #structured and #unstructured. Those that want more will augment their data with third party data. Data scientists using the latest tools will harness this to create new models/opportunities/businesses. #AI #Automation is accelerating across the market and will start to deliver some fascinating improvements to many aspects. CICD will happen at lightening pace, much of it automated - so governance and regulation is key. #2025 looks to be exciting and we look forward to working with existing and new customers across the market supporting them on delivering their #data and #digital journeys. ECMS #managedservice #deliveryfocused #consulting

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Excited to attend the Evanta, a Gartner Company’s UK & Ireland CHRO Summit today! Looking forward to thought-provoking insights, great conversation and networking. Derval Blehein will be talking about Putting Humans at the Heart of Work in the AI Era. Understanding how we can balance technology and human-centricity are crucial as we navigate this next era! #leadership #AI #talentinsights #futureofwork

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🤔 Are you in the pensions industry? I have a sneaking suspicion a few of my connections might be... 👇 Please help the brilliant Shaily Sodha and the great people at NextGen - Pensions by filling out this research survey. #Diversity #Inclusion #Pensions

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