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Streamline your systems and
free yourself from frustration.
Take the Operational Friction Assessment
Our mission is to help organisations identify and remove operational friction through better data, connected systems, simplified processes and practical digital transformation which delivers measurable business outcomes.
Six things we hear in almost every first meeting
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"We type the same data into three systems."
Systems -
"Nobody trusts the numbers until finance has checked them."
Reporting -
"Customers ring to ask where their order is."
Customer experience -
"Our best people spend half the day on admin."
Automation -
"Every new hire learns the workarounds, not the process."
Processes -
"We bought the software. Half the team still uses spreadsheets."
Adoption
That's operational friction.
It rarely arrives all at once. It builds as the business grows, until the workarounds become the way things are done.
Seven places work gets stuck, and what we do about each
One version of the truth
Customer, job and finance data held once and trusted by everyone who uses it.
Systems that talk to each other
CRM, finance, operations and your website connected, so nobody re-keys anything.
Handovers that don't drop the ball
Clear steps between sales, operations and finance, with the next action always assigned.
Admin that runs itself
Approvals, reminders, documents and data entry handled automatically in the background.
Self-service for customers, partners and staff
Secure portals and apps where people find answers without phoning your team.
Reports you don't rebuild every month
Live dashboards that answer the board's questions before they're asked.
Technology people actually use
Training, AI governance and ongoing care, so the investment keeps paying back.
Secure, managed and supported
Everything runs on hosting we manage, with a support team that stays after go-live. Cyber Essentials certified.
We don't automate the chaos.
We fix the process first, then connect and automate what's left. Technology is part of the answer. It is never the starting point.
Our missionTo remove the friction that stops good teams doing their best work.
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Understand
We map how work really flows through your business, including the workarounds nobody writes down.
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Simplify
We remove the steps that shouldn't exist before anything gets built.
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Connect
We join up the systems you already rely on, so data is entered once and trusted everywhere.
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Automate
We hand the repetitive work to software, with AI where it genuinely helps.
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Improve
We stay after go-live, measure what changed and keep evolving the system with you.
Customer Success.
Friction removed, in their words
We have a range of customers who benefit from the structure and efficiency that CRM, Business Automations, Integrated Software and other solutions give to their business. They range from Manufacturing to Trade Events, Communications to Catering, with a lot more in between.
Over 650 Solutions Delivered and counting
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Where is your operational friction?
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Why Avrion?
We remove the friction that slows good teams down. For 25 years, we’ve done it by being honest about what will work, staying long after go-live, and only using technology where it adds real value.
Since 2001, the same core team has delivered more than 650 solutions for over 450 customers, from growing SMEs to groups with thousands of users, across construction, manufacturing, logistics, waste management and professional services.
We specialise in CRM, integration, automation and reporting on Microsoft and Maximizer. But we always start with how your business works, and we'll tell you when the answer is a better process rather than new software.
The result: fewer workarounds, faster answers and systems your team actually uses.
- Honest about what will work. We'll tell you what won't work for you before you spend money on it.
- Part of your team. We work alongside your people, not as a supplier on the sidelines.
- Innovation where it adds value. New technology, including AI, only where it removes real friction.
- We do what we say. And we stay with you long after go-live. Some customers have been with us for nearly a decade.
- Always improving. We invest in our people and practices, so you feel the benefit every day.
- Doing the right thing. For people, communities and the planet. We're a Planet Mark business and Disability Confident committed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Avrion do?
We help businesses join up their systems and automate the everyday work that slows teams down. Most organisations come to us because they’re juggling spreadsheets, disconnected platforms or manual processes that eat up time and create errors.
We fix that by connecting your data, simplifying your workflows and giving you clearer insight to make better decisions. That can include:
- CRM that reflects how your organisation actually works.
- Automations that remove repetitive admin and free up your team.
- Portals that give customers, partners or staff a simple, self‑service way to interact with you.
- AI tools that support – not replace – your people by speeding up analysis and everyday tasks.
- Integrations that join up the systems you already rely on.
- Hosting and support so everything runs smoothly long term.
The result? Less manual effort, faster access to the information you need, and a business that runs more smoothly — at a pace that works for your team and with technology shaped around you.
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Who do you work with?
We work with SMEs and mid‑market organisations, as well as larger companies with thousands of users. Our clients span sectors like group travel, construction, manufacturing, waste management and professional services.
What they all share is a drive to simplify the way they work, reduce manual effort and get more value from their data — whether that’s for a small team or a global workforce.
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What makes Avrion different?
We keep digital transformation practical.
No jargon, no over‑engineering, no “rip and replace”. Just clear conversations, straight answers and solutions that help you cut admin, join up systems and unlock better decisions.
We work at a pace that suits your team, and we stay with you long after go‑live to make sure the technology delivers real value.
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Do you offer custom solutions?
Yes. Every business has its own way of working, so we shape solutions around you.
We start with your processes and pain points, then build or adapt solutions including CRM, automations, portals, hosting and AI tools to fit your team and your goals — not the other way around.
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Where are you based?
We’re based in the UK, but we work with organisations all over the world. Most of our projects are delivered remotely, which means we can support you wherever you’re based — while still being hands‑on when it matters, whether that’s workshops, process reviews or onsite support.
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How much does a project cost?
Most projects start with a fixed-price discovery or a Proof of Concept, so you know what you’re getting before committing a larger budget. Typical projects range from £X to £Y depending on the number of systems and users involved. Take the Operational Friction Assessment for a free starting point.
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How long does a typical project take?
A focused improvement, such as connecting two systems or automating one process, typically takes X to Y weeks. Larger CRM implementations take X to Y months, delivered in phases so you see value early.
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Do we have to replace our existing systems?
Usually not. Most friction comes from systems that don’t talk to each other, not from the systems themselves. We start by improving and connecting what you already have, and only recommend replacing something when it’s genuinely holding you back.
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Will this disrupt our team while it happens?
We work in phases, at a pace your team can absorb. Each change is tested before it goes live, and we train the people who’ll use it, so day-to-day work carries on.
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How can we be sure it will work before we commit?
Through a Proof of Concept. We build a small, working version in your business, with your data, so you can see the result before investing in the full project.
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Can you connect the systems we already use?
Almost certainly. We’ve delivered 300 integrations, including Sage, DocuSign, Mailchimp and Microsoft 365. Where no standard connector exists, we build a custom one.
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Should we invest in AI now, or fix our systems first?
AI is only as good as the data it can reach. If your information is scattered across disconnected systems, AI will give you confident answers based on half the picture. Connecting your data first makes AI useful, and we can help with both.
What do our customers say?
“Avrion truly understood our business and tailored Dynamics 365 to fit our needs. The phased approach made adoption seamless, and we’re already seeing major time savings. Our internal processes are now streamlined, and we’re well-positioned for future growth. It’s a game-changer for us. Looking back, partnering with Avrion to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 was one of the best decisions we made. Our operations are now efficient, our team collaborates seamlessly, and we’re equipped to scale our business with confidence. If your company is struggling with inefficiencies like we were, I highly recommend working with Avrion – they’ll make sure you get a solution that truly works for you.”
Raj Mahay – Resin Products“Integrating over 30 acquisitions, meant harmonising over 60 customer databases. Impressive, but of little use if the data is unstructured. Maximizer meant structured data, yes it requires focus, but the output is efficient to say the least; the new improved pipeline made us twice as effective, cross selling across the 5 business units - closure went up 4-fold. Integrating this with front line operational calls gave us a holistic view, reducing hundreds of days spent on internal calls, joining up the dots for our customers. Opportunities grew by over 20% with straightforward data polishing. The icing on the cake was with GDPR, good process with opt-outs and customer choice on contact options. When you feed this into the business it allows us to be focussed on the day-to-day operation, the back-end processes of store, scan and shred just become slicker – our focus with customers substantially better. Hundreds of hours freed up for improvements on invoicing, value added services, the day to day delivery with document management. Our project involved coupling existing platforms with new CRM technologies, training and a complex project roll-out. Avrion managed the transition without fuss or any ‘catch-you’ extra fees – a job well done.”
David English – Restore plc“After a feasibility study designed to ascertain which CRM to integrate into our business, I found that Avrion put together the best end scenario and product, Maximizer, to take our business forward. The team at Avrion showed their diligence and knowledge, which was a clear deciding factor in instigating our partnership. We look forward to strengthening our relationship going forward, as CRM evolution never stops! We can now see in real time how all of our opportunities are progressing. We also have automated reports in our Dashboard module showing the business sales performance and pipeline, which allows us to focus on each individual opportunity without any being left unnurtured. Avrion has now linked our Maximizer with Mailchimp to allow for focused marketing campaigns based on the data we add to the Address Book. We now have a clear sales process that can be tracked with clear ‘what’s next’ actions to implement.”
Craig Sansom – Prestige“Avrion is able to grasp a concept quickly and turn it into a deliverable that can make a significant difference to a business. They take the time to understand the requirement, taking concepts and ideas and turning them into tangible benefits to achieve the best outcome possible for the customer. I'd 100% recommend Avrion. It's been a dream working with them. They have helped us at every point in this process. I've worked with people in the past where there's a bit of tension, but with Avrion they always helped to direct our journey, in a way that was working with us as a partner, over anything else.”
Jasmin Dudden – Restore Datashred“Data is one of the most valuable assets any business has, but unlocking its true value depends on quality, meaningful analysis, and having the right tools and skills to turn insights into strategy and revenue. Having worked with Avrion, I can say they really do bring the expertise to help businesses make that transformation!”
Catherine Royle – Restore plc“Working with Avrion has been easy – not just because they understand the business, but because they are open to helping make things work. The answer is almost never “no” – but if it is – there is always an alternative solution to get around the issue put forward.”
Charlotte Hurrell – Belvoir Group“We first came across Maximizer Sales Leader Edition (SLE) when looking for a CRM system with quoting functionality to replace an aged manual system based mainly on Excel! From development to implementation, each stage was found easy to transact and made easy to understand with the support offered found to be exceptional. Our main area of focus was to improve systems to reduce stress on resource with minimal impact on the team – this was achieved with great success & the system welcomed.”
Liane Atherton – AAF Air Filters“Working with Avrion has been amazing from start to finish. We use Maximizer as a main system, however we required a bespoke quote tool building for our sales team. From start to finish, the integration of the software and support has been nothing short of phenomenal. Their entire team are very knowledgeable, efficient and nothing is ever too much. We look forward to using Avrion moving forward and continuing a great business relationship.”
Luke Hogg – Knoxford Fabrications“At our internal review in 2019 we, as a company, asked if we were doing ourselves justice using Maximizer as our CRM solution or was there something better? We concluded that the price point for the system gives us a budget to develop our own specific customisations that are more beneficial for productivity and efficiency as well. After almost a year of trying unsuccessfully to engage with our existing partner, trying to get them to talk about upgrading and personalising the system, we decided to switch over to Avrion. Avrion had been in conversation with us and once we engaged with them, they immediately gave us something unique. They allowed us to effectively have an off-the-shelf CRM system that we could customise – at affordable rates. Rates that are competitive for SMEs. Once we formed a partnership with Avrion, for the first time in seventeen years we were working with a really engaged partner, which is something unique. Avrion enabled the changes to revolutionise our workflow through small steps that added huge impact. Not many people do that.”
Cole Fellows – The Insurance Network“Maximizer CRM has been an invaluable tool. It enables us to be very efficient, keep on top of client projects and opportunities, and deliver the service we want to for our customers.”
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