The Access Group, a prominent provider of business management software, has announced its acquisition of Tradify, a leading job management platform for trades and field-service businesses.
This move marks a significant expansion of The Access Group’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions on a global scale.
The Access Group already serves a diverse range of businesses across multiple sectors, including Construction, Supply Chain, Waste Management, Professional Services, and Facilities Management. By integrating Tradify’s end-to-end job management platform, The Access Group aims to enhance the efficiency of small trade and field-service businesses by automating essential processes.
Founded in 2013, Tradify has grown to support 20,000 customers from the trade industry across the UK, New Zealand, and Australia. The platform consolidates multiple business functions, such as customer enquiries, job tracking, scheduling, invoicing, and payments, into a single, streamlined system. With offices in both the UK and New Zealand, Tradify’s platform is designed to simplify and automate the day-to-day operations of small businesses in the trade sector.
Strengthening Global ERP Capabilities
The acquisition is part of The Access Group’s strategy to expand its ERP capabilities and better serve small, growing, and medium-sized businesses. Claire Carter, Managing Director of Access ERP, sees the integration of Tradify as a natural fit, citing the innovation and success of Tradify’s platform as key drivers for the acquisition.
“Tradify is a great fit for our business,” Carter commented. “The proven success and innovation from the Tradify team excite us and show huge potential for the future of this world-class product, in conjunction with the other solutions we provide today. We are delighted to welcome Tradify into our Access ERP eco-system.”
Tradify’s platform brings a comprehensive solution to the market, addressing common pain points in the trade industry by offering features such as estimates, quotes, staffing management, timesheets, and certification tracking. These tools are designed to increase efficiency and simplify management tasks, allowing small businesses to focus on their core operations.
Accelerating Growth and Enhancing Customer Experience
For Tradify, joining The Access Group represents an opportunity to scale its operations and enhance its customer experience. Michael Steckler, CEO of Tradify, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, noting the shared focus on customer satisfaction and innovation.
“Entering into an agreement to join The Access Group marks a significant milestone for Tradify,” Steckler said. “We have been impressed by The Access Group’s focus on customers and commitment to innovation. We are excited to join the team where we can accelerate our ambitions, further enhance our customer experience, and become part of a bigger mission.”
The acquisition also reflects The Access Group’s broader growth strategy, aimed at meeting the evolving needs of its expanding international customer base. With this latest addition to its ERP suite, The Access Group is well-positioned to offer more comprehensive solutions to businesses in key industry verticals.
Claire Carter added, “This latest acquisition supports our growth strategy and focuses on delivering solutions that meet the needs of our expanding international customer base. We welcome Tradify customers, partners and employees into The Access Group.”
The acquisition of Tradify is expected to provide significant benefits for small businesses in the trade sector, particularly in terms of improving operational efficiency and simplifying job management tasks. As The Access Group continues to expand its ERP offering, the integration of Tradify’s platform is likely to enhance its ability to serve a broader range of industries across multiple regions.