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Scotsman
4 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Sciver-Brunt and Broad help crown winners of Sage Small Business XI
James Robinson England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt was delighted to be part of a special day as the winners of the Sage Small Business XI were announced. Free weekly newsletter Join our weekly YourWorld newsletter for updates, behind-the-scenes insights from our editors and your chance to shape what's next. Free weekly newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Sciver-Brunt and fellow England great Stuart Broad were on hand to crown MyPocketSkill as one of 11 winners in the competition by Sage, the official accounting software partner of cricket's The Hundred. Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), launched the competition as part of its partnership with The Hundred, receiving thousands of entries from unique small businesses with inspirational stories about why they started their businesses, their vision, and their ambitions for the future. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad James Robinson The winners receive a cash grant to support their business growth, promotion on the pitch side advertising boards at one match during The Hundred, plus tickets to The Hundred Final at Lords, networking opportunities with the other small business winners, and access to Sage's innovative technology, insights, and expertise, helping alleviate the pressures they face as small business owners. 'As a small business owner myself, being able to visit and learn from others is really valuable,' said Sciver-Brunt, who will again play for Trent Rockets in the Hundred. 'We heard from Zara [Ransley], one of the co-founders, about how starting a business is obviously very difficult and all the challenges that come with it, which I'm aware of myself as well. 'So something like this competition and the funding they can get and the exposure as well is a real gamechanger for them. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'They had a pretty cool business helping young people to get career experience and to book freelance jobs online. 'Young people who didn't have too much experience ages ago would be washing pots in a pub or doing paper rounds so they are using the skills that they already have and finding work and getting experience which is pretty cool. James Robinson 'The fact that they can connect with other businesses who also won, means they build connections which is going to make a massive difference to them. 'It was great to see their reactions, there were some cricket fans in the office, it was great to meet everyone. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'To meet these people and learn their stories is a special part of that.' Sciver-Brunt and Broad met MyPocketSkill co-founder Zara Ransley and learned more about the business, which operates a tech platform for young people to advertise their skills like tutoring or music lessons and also prioritises financial education for Gen-Z and Gen-Alpha. The all-rounder spoke with employees, including one success story of MyPocketSkill who has gone on to be employed by the business. Ransley said: 'It was only last week that we found out. Matt, my co-founder, called me to let me know. We're absolutely delighted and excited. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'There is a big read-across from financial education into sport. Many clubs, almost regardless of sport, view it as a key responsibility to give these financial capabilities to young sportsmen. Speaking to Stuart and Nat, super successful sportspeople, was really helpful. 'It gives us a buzz and we are looking forward to the game at Lord's, with our branding being seen by all the fans in the stadium and on TV. Stuart and Nat are lovely people and it was great to talk so much about MyPocketSkill.' Small businesses also have another chance to win with Sage this summer. Visit to either nominate a small business or to enter your own small business for the chance to win marketing promotion with an EFL football club, plus chances to win tickets to an EFL regular season game.
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Sciver-Brunt and Broad help crown winners of Sage Small Business XI
James Robinson England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt was delighted to be part of a special day as the winners of the Sage Small Business XI were announced. Free weekly newsletter Join our weekly YourWorld newsletter for updates, behind-the-scenes insights from our editors and your chance to shape what's next. Free weekly newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Sciver-Brunt and fellow England great Stuart Broad were on hand to crown MyPocketSkill as one of 11 winners in the competition by Sage, the official accounting software partner of cricket's The Hundred. Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), launched the competition as part of its partnership with The Hundred, receiving thousands of entries from unique small businesses with inspirational stories about why they started their businesses, their vision, and their ambitions for the future. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad James Robinson The winners receive a cash grant to support their business growth, promotion on the pitch side advertising boards at one match during The Hundred, plus tickets to The Hundred Final at Lords, networking opportunities with the other small business winners, and access to Sage's innovative technology, insights, and expertise, helping alleviate the pressures they face as small business owners. 'As a small business owner myself, being able to visit and learn from others is really valuable,' said Sciver-Brunt, who will again play for Trent Rockets in the Hundred. 'We heard from Zara [Ransley], one of the co-founders, about how starting a business is obviously very difficult and all the challenges that come with it, which I'm aware of myself as well. 'So something like this competition and the funding they can get and the exposure as well is a real gamechanger for them. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'They had a pretty cool business helping young people to get career experience and to book freelance jobs online. 'Young people who didn't have too much experience ages ago would be washing pots in a pub or doing paper rounds so they are using the skills that they already have and finding work and getting experience which is pretty cool. James Robinson 'The fact that they can connect with other businesses who also won, means they build connections which is going to make a massive difference to them. 'It was great to see their reactions, there were some cricket fans in the office, it was great to meet everyone. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'To meet these people and learn their stories is a special part of that.' Sciver-Brunt and Broad met MyPocketSkill co-founder Zara Ransley and learned more about the business, which operates a tech platform for young people to advertise their skills like tutoring or music lessons and also prioritises financial education for Gen-Z and Gen-Alpha. The all-rounder spoke with employees, including one success story of MyPocketSkill who has gone on to be employed by the business. Ransley said: 'It was only last week that we found out. Matt, my co-founder, called me to let me know. We're absolutely delighted and excited. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'There is a big read-across from financial education into sport. Many clubs, almost regardless of sport, view it as a key responsibility to give these financial capabilities to young sportsmen. Speaking to Stuart and Nat, super successful sportspeople, was really helpful. 'It gives us a buzz and we are looking forward to the game at Lord's, with our branding being seen by all the fans in the stadium and on TV. Stuart and Nat are lovely people and it was great to talk so much about MyPocketSkill.'
South Wales Argus
5 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
The Hundred turns enemies to friends for Nat Sciver-Brunt
Nat Sciver-Brunt is excited for enemies to become friends as she and three Australians pursue glory in the Hundred. The England captain has been with Nottingham-based Trent Rockets since the competition's inception, with Ashleigh Gardner, Alana King and Heather Graham all returning too. Gardner, who takes over the captaincy reins from Sciver-Brunt, has been a thorn in England's side for many years, and the 32-year-old all-rounder will get another opportunity to learn from her fellow all-rounder when her Hundred campaign kicks off against fellow Midlands side Birmingham Phoenix on Friday. Sciver-Brunt said: 'I am excited to play with our Australian overseas players again, having three of them. 'Ash is obviously in charge this year as well so I am excited to see what she will bring to the group. 'And you can't go far past any leg spin so I'm really excited to be involved with Ash, Kingy and Heather as well of course. 'I've played quite a lot of franchise cricket over the last few years, so you do get to know different people and how they work and make new friends which is brilliant. 'I think learning from each other is something that everyone likes to do. MyPocketSkill were revealed as one of the winners on the Sage Small Business XI (Image: James Robinson) 'Obviously, we've got a World Cup coming up and they will be a big part of the Australian side but for now we are on the same side and the same thing in terms of the Rockets.' Sciver-Brunt was speaking having revealed MyPocketSkill as one of the winners of Sage's Small Business XI. Sage, the official accounting software partner of The Hundred, have awarded grants to 11 small businesses to support their development. Sciver-Brunt will now turn her attentions to the Rockets' opening match of The Hundred as they take on Phoenix on Friday. She added: 'I am excited, I love playing for the Rockets and playing at Trent Bridge, so I am really excited to play our first game. 'We are last in the first round so we have to wait until Friday. But I love watching the Hundred so I am looking forward to it kicking off. 'Of course, we'd love to go one further and get into that final as Rockets, that is our plan. 'The competition from the women's side was pretty balanced last year and we've made some good recruits so I am excited to see what happens.' Small businesses also have another chance to win with Sage this summer. Visit to either nominate a small business or to enter your own small business for the chance to win marketing promotion with an EFL football club, plus chances to win tickets to an EFL regular season game.
North Wales Chronicle
6 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Sciver-Brunt and Broad help crown winners of Sage Small Business XI
Sciver-Brunt and fellow England great Stuart Broad were on hand to crown MyPocketSkill as one of 11 winners in the competition by Sage, the official accounting software partner of cricket's The Hundred. Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), launched the competition as part of its partnership with The Hundred, receiving thousands of entries from unique small businesses with inspirational stories about why they started their businesses, their vision, and their ambitions for the future. Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), launched the competition as part of its partnership with The Hundred (Image: James Robinson) The winners receive a cash grant to support their business growth, promotion on the pitch side advertising boards at one match during The Hundred, plus tickets to The Hundred Final at Lords, networking opportunities with the other small business winners, and access to Sage's innovative technology, insights, and expertise, helping alleviate the pressures they face as small business owners. 'As a small business owner myself, being able to visit and learn from others is really valuable,' said Sciver-Brunt, who will again play for Trent Rockets in the Hundred. 'We heard from Zara [Ransley], one of the co-founders, about how starting a business is obviously very difficult and all the challenges that come with it, which I'm aware of myself as well. 'So something like this competition and the funding they can get and the exposure as well is a real gamechanger for them. 'They had a pretty cool business helping young people to get career experience and to book freelance jobs online. 'Young people who didn't have too much experience ages ago would be washing pots in a pub or doing paper rounds so they are using the skills that they already have and finding work and getting experience which is pretty cool. Sciver-Brunt and Broad met MyPocketSkill co-founder Zara Ransley and learned more about the business (Image: James Robinson) 'The fact that they can connect with other businesses who also won, means they build connections which is going to make a massive difference to them. 'It was great to see their reactions, there were some cricket fans in the office, it was great to meet everyone. 'To meet these people and learn their stories is a special part of that.' Sciver-Brunt and Broad met MyPocketSkill co-founder Zara Ransley and learned more about the business, which operates a tech platform for young people to advertise their skills like tutoring or music lessons and also prioritises financial education for Gen-Z and Gen-Alpha. The all-rounder spoke with employees, including one success story of MyPocketSkill who has gone on to be employed by the business. Ransley said: 'It was only last week that we found out. Matt, my co-founder, called me to let me know. We're absolutely delighted and excited. 'There is a big read-across from financial education into sport. Many clubs, almost regardless of sport, view it as a key responsibility to give these financial capabilities to young sportsmen. Speaking to Stuart and Nat, super successful sportspeople, was really helpful. 'It gives us a buzz and we are looking forward to the game at Lord's, with our branding being seen by all the fans in the stadium and on TV. Stuart and Nat are lovely people and it was great to talk so much about MyPocketSkill.' Small businesses also have another chance to win with Sage this summer. Visit to either nominate a small business or to enter your own small business for the chance to win marketing promotion with an EFL football club, plus chances to win tickets to an EFL regular season game.
Rhyl Journal
6 days ago
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Sciver-Brunt and Broad help crown winners of Sage Small Business XI
Sciver-Brunt and fellow England great Stuart Broad were on hand to crown MyPocketSkill as one of 11 winners in the competition by Sage, the official accounting software partner of cricket's The Hundred. Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), launched the competition as part of its partnership with The Hundred, receiving thousands of entries from unique small businesses with inspirational stories about why they started their businesses, their vision, and their ambitions for the future. Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), launched the competition as part of its partnership with The Hundred (Image: James Robinson) The winners receive a cash grant to support their business growth, promotion on the pitch side advertising boards at one match during The Hundred, plus tickets to The Hundred Final at Lords, networking opportunities with the other small business winners, and access to Sage's innovative technology, insights, and expertise, helping alleviate the pressures they face as small business owners. 'As a small business owner myself, being able to visit and learn from others is really valuable,' said Sciver-Brunt, who will again play for Trent Rockets in the Hundred. 'We heard from Zara [Ransley], one of the co-founders, about how starting a business is obviously very difficult and all the challenges that come with it, which I'm aware of myself as well. 'So something like this competition and the funding they can get and the exposure as well is a real gamechanger for them. 'They had a pretty cool business helping young people to get career experience and to book freelance jobs online. 'Young people who didn't have too much experience ages ago would be washing pots in a pub or doing paper rounds so they are using the skills that they already have and finding work and getting experience which is pretty cool. Sciver-Brunt and Broad met MyPocketSkill co-founder Zara Ransley and learned more about the business (Image: James Robinson) 'The fact that they can connect with other businesses who also won, means they build connections which is going to make a massive difference to them. 'It was great to see their reactions, there were some cricket fans in the office, it was great to meet everyone. 'To meet these people and learn their stories is a special part of that.' Sciver-Brunt and Broad met MyPocketSkill co-founder Zara Ransley and learned more about the business, which operates a tech platform for young people to advertise their skills like tutoring or music lessons and also prioritises financial education for Gen-Z and Gen-Alpha. The all-rounder spoke with employees, including one success story of MyPocketSkill who has gone on to be employed by the business. Ransley said: 'It was only last week that we found out. Matt, my co-founder, called me to let me know. We're absolutely delighted and excited. 'There is a big read-across from financial education into sport. Many clubs, almost regardless of sport, view it as a key responsibility to give these financial capabilities to young sportsmen. Speaking to Stuart and Nat, super successful sportspeople, was really helpful. 'It gives us a buzz and we are looking forward to the game at Lord's, with our branding being seen by all the fans in the stadium and on TV. Stuart and Nat are lovely people and it was great to talk so much about MyPocketSkill.' Small businesses also have another chance to win with Sage this summer. Visit to either nominate a small business or to enter your own small business for the chance to win marketing promotion with an EFL football club, plus chances to win tickets to an EFL regular season game.
