i-BR Press Releases

i-Business Resources (i-BR) Press Releases

Provided below are press releases that are published from time to time by i-Business Resources (i-BR).

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For further information on any of the subjects covered please contact Michael Pretty on 01252 413531, or email info@i-businessresources.com.

Quick-Recruit Availability Manager launch - Sept 2010

i-Business Resources are pleased to anounce the release of the new Availability Manager module within Quick-Recruit (the fully web-based, integrated front and back-office recruitment system).

The Availability Manager module provides a management console for the searching and management of Temp/Contractor Availability, making this aspect of recruitment quicker, simpler, and more effective for Quick-Recruit users.

i-BR would like to thank all of our clients who have provided valuable design input to the software, and also the i-BR development team who have worked hard on achieving this project. It never ends in software development though, and the team are already working on Phase 2 which will add a range of new features and functionality to the Availability Manager to further help recruiters.

“go Live” Of Two New Sesani Websites - Sept 2010

They were so pleased with the Recruitment Agency website designed and created for them by i-Business Resources that they decided to have another one done for the Sesani Group.

Thembani, Recruitment Manager at Sesani Skills said “The process has been hassle-free and simple for us. It was a pleasure to work with professionals (i-Business Resources) who made the website design and creation process straightforward and quick. We have two contemporary, fully-functional websites without the stress or time-delay that usually accompanies this process. We are extremely happy with the two new websites and would recommend i-BR to any company looking for a new website”.

Michael Pretty, Sales and Marketing Manager at i-BR said “website design, creation and hosting is just one of the many additions to our core, seamless front to back office recruitment software that we provide; it adds to our portfolio of services that allow us to supply the “complete Cloud” solution to agencies of all sizes”

i-Business Resources now on Facebook - August 2010

i-Business Resources, suppliers of “Internet cloud” based solutions for recruitment agencies, are pleased to announce they have just launched a new Facebook page, and already have a growing Fan base.

Michael Pretty, Sales and Marketing Manager at i-Business Resources said “we wanted to set-up the group for those individuals who are in recruitment and interested in how new technology can help them. We hope this will be an ideal forum for recruitment professionals who have a general interest in the latest Internet solutions for recruitment, or just wish to keep in contact with i-Business Resources.

Our aim is to develop our page into an in-formal, open, on-line forum page for views, ideas and comments on how industry members think the

latest “cloud” technology can support the recruitment industry and make their job easier. We also plan to provide links to useful recruitment information sheets/pages which will be updated and added to on a regular basis. In time, these pages will directly tie in with members discussions, comments and suggestions they raise”.

Michael went on to say “We believe it’s an ideal way for i-BR to continue to develop and supply our Internet based solutions with our current and future customers driving our direction to answer their needs. This new page is in line with our aim of making the latest and most cost effective cloud technology available to all agencies whatever their size”.

The group can be joined through any Facebook account and links to our page are available from the i-Business Resources website.

i-Business Resources (i-BR) suppliers of Quick-Recruit the Internet based, fully integrated, front to back office recruitment software are very pleased to announce the “Go Live” of their new Website.

Michael Pretty Sales and Marketing Manager at i-BR said “Part of our on-going strategy is to make “cloud” technology as transparent and as accessible as possible; it’s the future! Our new Website gives you all the relevant information about what Cloud computing is, our product (Quick-Recruit) and what we are able to offer in a clear, simple, easy to navigate and informative way.

As well as explaining more about “Cloud” technology, you can still download our free information sheets covering subjects like, utilising the “cloud” for business and “what is SaaS”. If you are looking to buy recruitment software, are reviewing your overall technology strategy ,or just have a general interest in what the future strategy of IT management for Recruitment businesses is, our site is well worth a visit”.

i-BR Management buy-out - May 2010

Robert Streeter the Managing Director of i-Business Resources, suppliers of Quick-Recruit (the fully hosted, seamless front to back office, on-line recruitment software) is pleased to announce the completion of a Management buy-out.

Robert Streeter said “over the last few months we have been busy preparing for a management buyout, the new Directors and majority share holders are now Roy Nesbitt (Technical Director) and I (Managing Director). This change will see us continue to concentrate 100% on our core business of the production and supply of “Quick-Recruit”, the recruitment industries complete “Cloud” technology solution. There aren’t any immediate changes to the business, and our clients will continue to receive the same high standards of service. However, Roy and myself are extremely pleased and excited about our increased stake in the future success of our business and have exciting plans in how we will continue to develop our products and services.”

All contact details, including telephone, web and e-mail remain the same, for further details on Quick-Recruit please feel free to telephone 0800 756 6794 or e-mail info@i-businessresources.com.

i-BR expand into Zimbabwe - April 2010

i-BR (i-Business Resources) providers of the seamless end to end Web based recruitment software, Quick-Recruit have acquired their first customer, Sesani Skills, in Zimbabwe. Quick-Recruit is now being used in over 8 Countries around the World.

Thembani, Recruitment Manager at Sesani Skills said “Being a new agency we wanted a system that would offer us convenience, quick set-up time, value for money, reliable support and good customer care. Quick-Recruit was all of this and they were also able to set us up in Zimbabwe.

As a recruitment professional, I haven't got a clue about IT; Quick Recruit provided a technically advanced system that had all the functions a recruitment agency needs in a clear and methodical way that allows me to concentrate on Recruiting and not software and IT. The searching functions were the most user friendly and thorough of the software packages I looked at.

I like Quick-Recruit because our organisation can grow easily while using the same system, no matter how big we get. We also chose Quick Recruit for the website development, which will allow candidates to apply easily over the Internet and which IBR could setup really quickly.

Overall we chose Quick-Recruit because of the advanced, easy to use “cloud Technology” and IBR because we wanted a company that had a similar character, outlook and vision to ourselves.”

Michael Pretty, Sales Manager at i-BR said “we are extremely pleased to be working with Sesani Skills and are looking forward to long and successful relationship”.

Upgrade of i-BR data centre - January 2010

i-Business Resources providers of the fully hosted, on-line seamless front to back office recruitment software, Quick-Recruit are very pleased to announce an upgrade and relocation of our servers to new facilities in Hampshire, UK.

Our new hosting facilities provide some of the most technically advanced and secure services available in today’s market and an outstanding 99.99% guaranteed availability of servers. With emergency power backups, intrusion prevention systems, mirrored data back-ups, and a range of other features; the new hosting infrastructure provides advanced security and fast system speeds for all of our clients. Meaning they can focus on their recruitment business and not worry about managing their back-ups, data security or systems infrastructure.

Robert Streeter, Managing Director of i-BR said “The upgrade will provide a doubling of i-BR's hosting infrastructure capacity. This caters for the ongoing growth of data storage capacity provided for our clients, and will provide even faster Internet connections to systems. This further cements our commitment to providing our current and future clients with the complete “cloud” solution, allowing them to integrate, simplify and improve their use of technology. Thus helping them to reduce costs and focus more on sales activity rather than administration effort, and IT hardware/ infrastructure management.”

Free Disaster Recovery information - December 2009

i-Business Resources suppliers of Quick-Recruit the fully hosted front to back office recruitment software are pleased to announce an new addition to our FREE Help/Information sheets.

Michael Pretty Sales Manager at i-BR said “It’s not something we really want to think about, but it’s crucial that all business’ have a disaster recovery plan in place. With this in mind our latest Help/Information sheet gives you help, tips and thoughts on this very subject. We are also very excited about the release of our new Booking Manager developed to address the needs of today’s temporary recruiters, with shift and availability management”.

Subjects covered in our FREE information sheets thus far are utilising the “cloud” for business and “what is SaaS”, with more to come on a monthly basis. The sheets are available ad hoc or by monthly e-mail and are general informative guides to the World Wide Web and its importance in today’s recruitment market.

Quick-Recruit Booking Manager launched - October 2009

i-BR are pleased to announce the release of their new "BOOKING MANAGER".  Developed in conjunction with agencies in the Care, Education, and Industrial sectors, the Booking manager is seen as a must have for any agency that recruits in the fast moving temporary market, and/or deals with Day-to-Day bookings. 

The booking manager gives you the ability to quickly and easily manage single, long term or complex shift patterns with CRB and work permit checks built in; There is also a one click book / un-book facility.  Search all your filled or un-filled bookings and drill down to day or individual shifts all on one screen giving you greater control over your recruitment.

With a quick and easy to use availability screen, you can now view and/or update your candidates' availability, making them instantly searchable against day or shift bookings you receive.  Some of the features provided include:  

• Quick entry of bookings
• Visual display of Availability
• Point and click booking/unbooking
• Powerful & simple candidate matching
• Built in controls and audit trails
• Easy view and access to information
• Seamless integration from front office, through to timesheets, payroll & invoicing

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