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Gosh this was fast; This feels like yesterday : - when Michael Ourabah and I were working relentlessly in our respective bedrooms to convince our firsts prospects and suppliers how incredible we were at the age of 21 years old. - when we were blacking out on the floor of our first datacenter as we worked all night 3 days in a row to deliver what we promised to those crazy enough to believe in us. - when we were doing pretty much everything from accounting, marketing, installing servers to securing our nascent network, moving to magical offices in La Defense, closing our first books with already a million euro of revenues without having a single penny to start but my father’s last resort banking guarantee for 40K Euro. - when Michael Ourabah moved to London to open our first international office while I was running the show in Paris, the way he had to reinvent our services to conquer a market with different expectations and codes than the French one. - our firsts employees without still getting a single salary and I could continue like this for so many posts... I remember all the sweat, tears, mistakes, near death experiences, joy, feeling of accomplishment, proudness to see in the eyes of our customers the gratitude to have delivered on our promises and having gone above and beyond their expectations without asking a penny more. BSO is not just a company it's a family, a long-term vision, a set of values that we are not only sharing with our teammates but with our customers, partners and suppliers. Most of which are entrusting us for much more than 10 years, this says it all. We are not here for the short run; We are here to stay to grow to innovate because our conviction is that even the most technological business is based before anything else on trust and long-standing human relationships. Now that Michael Ourabah and I reached our early middle age we tend to see through economic cycles with more clairvoyance, our determination and commitment is stronger than ever, thanks to a ton of unique benefits we did not get when we first started our journey: a super seasoned senior staff, some rock-solid financial partners, a flawless reputation, a galaxy of trustworthy technological partners and more than anything else 600+ incredible customers. A forever thanks to my partner in crime Michael Ourabah which has made what BSO is today and to just named a few Fraser Bell, Pelle Emmanuel, Laurence Saunier, Romain Mazet, Wilfried JOSEPH, Thierry Derreal and so many more... (sorry no space left) 20 years just past in the blink of an eye, let’s write the next 20 all together because BSO always deliver, no matter what! #BSO #TechJourney #Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #DataCenter #GrowthMindset #Innovation #Teamwork #BusinessGrowth #CustomerSuccess #LongTermVision #TrustInBusiness #FinancialPartners #TechIndustry

England’s in the semi-finals, and a win could mean another boost for pub and bar sales! New data collected from 1,200 venues and analysed by our EPoS till software reveals: 🍺 A massive 40% increase in pints poured during England’s quarter-final win against Switzerland. 💷 Fans spent £1.6 million on pints, compared to £1.1 million the previous Saturday. 📈 If England reaches the final, pubs could pour over 4.2 million pints, worth £26 million! England's success could be a lifeline for pubs facing rising costs and staff shortages. Let's cheers to a win at tonight's game! 🍻 Read more here: https://ow.ly/35AK50SyEN8 #ServingHospitality #Euro2024 #Hospitality #SupportLocalPubs

England’s in the semi-finals, and a win could mean another boost for pub and bar sales! New data collected from 1,200 venues and analysed by our EPoS till software reveals: 🍺 A massive 40% increase in pints poured during England’s quarter-final win against Switzerland. 💷 Fans spent £1.6 million on pints, compared to £1.1 million the previous Saturday. 📈 If England reaches the final, pubs could pour over 4.2 million pints, worth £26 million! England's success could be a lifeline for pubs facing rising costs and staff shortages. Let's cheers to a win at tonight's game! 🍻 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g-5JD_yu #ServingHospitality #Euro2024 #Hospitality #SupportLocalPubs

Another Local Pub Closing Its Doors—Are We Doing Enough? It’s a sad day as we say goodbye to the pub near our office—a place where deals were celebrated, teams bonded, and friendships grew over a pint or two. It’s not just a business closing; it’s a piece of our community being lost. This isn’t an isolated case. Across the UK, pubs are shutting down at an alarming rate, hit hard by rising costs, staffing challenges, and changing habits. The pub industry is at the heart of British culture, but are we doing enough to protect it? These closures highlight a bigger issue: - Are there enough policies in place to help small hospitality businesses survive? - Is the rising cost of doing business being addressed? - And, as customers, are we showing up to support these local gems while they’re still here? Pubs are more than businesses—they’re gathering places that bring communities together. Losing them means losing part of what makes a town or city feel like home. To anyone working in the hospitality sector: we see the challenges you’re facing, and we need to do more to support you. Whether it’s as policymakers, financial partners, or even just loyal customers, it’s time to take action before it’s too late. So glad the staff were able to get redeployed. #SupportLocal #HospitalityIndustry #SaveOurPubs #CommunityMatters

Pubs that utilise digital platforms to manage interactions with venue managers report an average 40% improvement in tenant relations, compared to those relying on manual processes. Find out why 👉 https://bit.ly/3Eb8kX2 #PubCode #Hospitality #HospitalityUK #HospitalitySoftware

🚨 Attention Quizzers and Venue Managers 🚨 In light of the recent Sky News article (https://buff.ly/4fAhH4l) highlighting the significant challenges that pubs across the UK are facing, it's more important than ever to find innovative ways to keep our communities thriving. Pubs have always been at the heart of local life, but now, with rising costs and changing habits, many are struggling to stay afloat. At HQ.FM, we believe that a strong community is built on shared experiences, and our quizzes are designed to bring people together. By hosting a quiz night with HQ.FM, you’re not just offering a fun evening; you’re creating a regular, engaging event that gives people a reason to return to your venue week after week. Let's work together to ensure our pubs remain vibrant hubs of social life. By partnering with HQ.FM, you can offer your guests an unforgettable quiz experience that strengthens community ties and brings more footfall to your venue. Get in touch today to learn how we can help you make your venue the go-to spot for local quizzing. Together, we can support our pubs and keep them at the heart of our communities. #SupportLocalPubs #CommunityBuilding #HQFMQuizzes #StrongerTogether #FYP #HQFM

🚨 Attention Quizzers and Venue Managers 🚨 In light of the recent Sky News article (https://buff.ly/4fAhH4l) highlighting the significant challenges that pubs across the UK are facing, it's more important than ever to find innovative ways to keep our communities thriving. Pubs have always been at the heart of local life, but now, with rising costs and changing habits, many are struggling to stay afloat. At HQ.FM, we believe that a strong community is built on shared experiences, and our quizzes are designed to bring people together. By hosting a quiz night with HQ.FM, you’re not just offering a fun evening; you’re creating a regular, engaging event that gives people a reason to return to your venue week after week. Let's work together to ensure our pubs remain vibrant hubs of social life. By partnering with HQ.FM, you can offer your guests an unforgettable quiz experience that strengthens community ties and brings more footfall to your venue. Get in touch today to learn how we can help you make your venue the go-to spot for local quizzing. Together, we can support our pubs and keep them at the heart of our communities. #SupportLocalPubs #CommunityBuilding #HQFMQuizzes #StrongerTogether #FYP #HQFM

Restaurants, pubs, and leisure businesses are all under pressure right now. Come April, that pressure will be less but that's because many businesses won't be operating. It's not a new issue, and there's no clever solution. It's simple, really. Business rates need reform to make them fit for purpose, but at the very least, rate relief must remain. And if any government could be bothered to look at the VAT rate as well, that would be lovely. #restaurants. #hospitality #leisure #businessrates.

Interesting new research results here. People's consciousness is changing, it seems... read below for the full story 👇

The UK nightclub scene is facing a crisis, with over three venues closing every week—a trend that could see all nightclubs disappear by the end of 2029. ❌ The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has launched the 'Last Night Out' campaign, using DIY rave-style posters to highlight what could theoretically be the last hurrah for British nightlife. The campaign predicts New Year’s Eve 2029 as the final night for UK clubs if urgent action isn't taken. The NTIA calls for government support, including financial aid, policy reforms and protection for culturally significant venues like Fabric and Ministry of Sound. 🕺 With 37% of clubs closing since the beginning of the pandemic, this initiative aims to preserve a vital part of the UK’s leisure economy and social fabric. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/erfnxywP Could the Government do more to support independent hospitality venues? #UKNightlife #LastNightOut #Hospitality #SupportSmall McCann London Sacha Lord