We are big believers in the cloud computing model used by Brightpearl. The Brightpearl software isn't loaded on to our servers here at the office in Ubley, it sits on nice, secure web servers out there on the internet. That means that communication with the data takes place using a web browser, which means that we can access it from wherever we are.

But it is more than that. Business is all about communication - it is about sharing information with customers, suppliers, trading partners. By using a hosted platform, we are able to provide portals for our clients and suppliers to allow them to access data and to provide us with data, which all adds to the speed and efficiency of our organization. That results in better prices, better service - overall, a better business.

Because Brightpearl covers all of the core functions of the business, it transfers data between the various elements. That eliminates re-keying of information, saving us time and reducing errors. It all adds to our ability to work quickly and smoothly - which is what our clients demand.

Because we rely on Brightpearl, it is important to us that the software continues to be the best available. It gives us an advantage that we want to maintain. That's why we are absolutely delighted that the company has just announced a round of investment from two of the leading Venture Capital firms in the UK; Eden Ventures and Notion Capital.

Brightpearl are now expanding their team, accelerating development and building loads of exciting new features into their software. For more info, visit them at http://www.brightpearl.co.uk/