BOND ANNOUNCES GROWTH PLANS FOR 2010

We have recently celebrated our eight birthday with the announcement of growth plans for 2010. Please see our press release below:

BUSINESS software specialists Bond Solutions is celebrating its eighth birthday with the announcement of growth plans for 2010.

The Sunderland-based company, which specialises in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and accounts software, will launch its own range of products next year and expand its team.

The business currently specialises in all aspects of Sage software: offering services such as sales, development, training, installation and support on all Sage products. Its technical team has also been working on a range of add-on products that will complement its CRM and accounts packages.

The first product is a software package that links with a digital pen and will automatically update customers' central CRM system via their mobile phone.

Used with paper that's embedded with a digital pattern, the pens capture handwriting and transform it into pen strokes which are imported directly into the CRM system in minutes. Bespoke forms can be developed and an exact copy of these forms are saved against the relevant contact on the system. This also allows the paper copy to be kept and stored if required.

The software has been in development for the past year and is expected to launch in February.

Bond Solutions' managing director Derek Curtis said: "I am delighted to be launching our own range of add-on products and I'm confident that the software will be well received.

"It provides an excellent solution to any business that requires an electronic copy of written forms or documents and the link to the CRM system means information can be updated in real time whilst on site with customers."

Following the acquisition of a Manchester base in 2008, Bond Solutions is also looking to expand its team in the North East and also the North West in early 2010.

Mr Curtis continued: "So far this year we have recruited three new staff and are now looking to expand our team at both offices thanks to some new account wins.

"It's fantastic to be celebrating our eighth anniversary, and our team - most of which have been with us for many years - have been influential to Bond's success.

"Customer service is key to what we do and eight years in business is a testament to our staff's dedication and hard work."