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Research conducted by Heavens has been reported on by [[BBC News|BBC]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/business-36399707|title=Business Live: Wednesday 1 June|website=BBC News|access-date=2016-06-21}}</ref> the [[Mail Online]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/markets/article-3639631/DAILY-BRIEFING-G4S-falls-5-confirmed-Florida-nightclub-gunman-worked-security-firm-2007.html|title=DAILY BRIEFING: G4S falls 5%|website=Mail Online|access-date=2016-06-21}}</ref> [[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dreamteamfc.com/c/england-v-wales-game-added-5-million-uk-economy-beer-sales-alone/|title=The England-Wales game added £5 million to the UK economy in beer sales alone - The Sun Dream Team FC|date=2016-06-17|website=The Sun Dream Team FC|language=en-GB|access-date=2016-06-21}}</ref> and [[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2016/06/13/bookies-prepare-for-one-of-the-biggest-weeks-of-the-year-as-euro/|title=Bookies prepare for one of the biggest weeks of the year as Euro 2016 looks set to smash records|website=The Telegraph|access-date=2016-06-21}}</ref>
Research conducted by Heavens has been reported on by [[BBC News|BBC]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/business-36399707|title=Business Live: Wednesday 1 June|website=BBC News|access-date=2016-06-21}}</ref> the [[Mail Online]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/markets/article-3639631/DAILY-BRIEFING-G4S-falls-5-confirmed-Florida-nightclub-gunman-worked-security-firm-2007.html|title=DAILY BRIEFING: G4S falls 5%|website=Mail Online|access-date=2016-06-21}}</ref> [[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dreamteamfc.com/c/england-v-wales-game-added-5-million-uk-economy-beer-sales-alone/|title=The England-Wales game added £5 million to the UK economy in beer sales alone - The Sun Dream Team FC|date=2016-06-17|website=The Sun Dream Team FC|language=en-GB|access-date=2016-06-21}}</ref> and [[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2016/06/13/bookies-prepare-for-one-of-the-biggest-weeks-of-the-year-as-euro/|title=Bookies prepare for one of the biggest weeks of the year as Euro 2016 looks set to smash records|website=The Telegraph|access-date=2016-06-21}}</ref>


Heavens has provided commentary related to the [[United Kingdom withdrawal from the European Union|UK EU Referendum Result]] in June 2016, including an interview with the [[Mail on Sunday]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/smallbusiness/article-3660682/Bosses-call-training-protect-London-s-role-tech-centre-Brexit.html|title=Bosses want training to protect London's role in tech after Brexit|access-date=2016-06-27}}</ref> and technology news website [[ZDNet|ZD Net]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.zdnet.com/article/tech-after-brexit-what-uk-tech-firms-need-to-consider-about-life-outside-the-eu/|title=Tech after Brexit: What UK tech firms need to consider about life outside the EU {{!}} ZDNet|last=Palmer|first=Danny|website=ZDNet|access-date=2016-08-09}}</ref> and on [[BBC News|BBC News.]]
Heavens has provided commentary related to the [[United Kingdom withdrawal from the European Union|UK EU Referendum Result]] in June 2016, including an interview with the [[Mail on Sunday]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/smallbusiness/article-3660682/Bosses-call-training-protect-London-s-role-tech-centre-Brexit.html|title=Bosses want training to protect London's role in tech after Brexit|access-date=2016-06-27}}</ref> and technology news website [[ZDNet|ZD Net]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.zdnet.com/article/tech-after-brexit-what-uk-tech-firms-need-to-consider-about-life-outside-the-eu/|title=Tech after Brexit: What UK tech firms need to consider about life outside the EU {{!}} ZDNet|last=Palmer|first=Danny|website=ZDNet|access-date=2016-08-09}}</ref> and on [[BBC News|BBC News.]]

Heavens commented on increases in revenue experienced by British retail and hospitality businesses during summer 2016, following the referendum. This 'staycationing' trend was notably recorded and commented in [[The Times]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://snip.ly/eohhe#http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/we-do-like-to-spree-besidethe-seaside-wb55sh9ws|title=We do like to spree beside the seaside|access-date=2016-08-30}}</ref> and [[City A.M.|City AM]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://snip.ly/fgvu6#http://www.cityam.com/248168/seaside-resort-has-benefited-most-uks-staycation-boom|title=This seaside resort benefited the most from the summer staycation boom|last=Washtell|first=Francesca|access-date=2016-08-30}}</ref>.


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Revision as of 13:46, 30 August 2016

Jacyn Heavens
Born (1983-06-07) June 7, 1983 (age 41)
Gorleston, Norfolk, England
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Serial Entrepreneur and CEO
Notable workFounding Epos Now

Jacyn Heavens is the owner, founder and CEO of Epos Now, a global electronic point of sale company with offices in both the UK and United States,[1] and a media commentator for retail, hospitality and tech industry trends.

Early life and education

Heavens was born to Karen and Barry Heavens in James Paget Hospital in Gorleston, Norfolk, England on 7 June 1983. He attended Thorpe St Andrew School, and he continued his studies at Cawston College in Cawston, Norfolk, England.[2]

Career

Heavens worked in sales including insurance, advertising and technology. He later specialised in the telecommunications industry before moving into the hospitality industry to launch his own bar and restaurant.[3] Heavens searched for an POS system that would suit his business and identified a gap in the market and began to develop his own software.[4]

Heavens started Epos Now with £85,000 of his own money,[5] over 5 years he has been able to grow the business to a valuation of over $90 million in 2016.[6] Epos Now has over 200 employees throughout the UK and the US,[1] with over 20,000 businesses using the software.[7] In 2016, Epos Now was ranked by Tech Track as the UK's fastest-growing POS company, and 13th fastest growing private tech firm in the UK, with average annual growth of 156%.[7] In April 2016 Epos Now was award a Queen's Award for Enterprise Innovation.[8]

Heavens is the founder and CEO of Sentinel Asset Finance, Sentinel Property Management and Blue House Investments.[9]

Press

Heavens has been featured in local and national press discussing his business ventures.[5][7][10][11][12] He has also featured on television discussing the importance of a positive corporate culture.[13] Heavens acts as an industry commentator across trade publications and national media. Heavens is also a business mentor and coach.[citation needed]

Coverage of sales spikes in the UK publican trade featured heavily in the press during the Euro 2016 tournament. Heavens was invited to commentate in The Spectator,[14] City AM,[15] the Daily Star,[16] and Big Hospitality.[17]

Research conducted by Heavens has been reported on by BBC,[18] the Mail Online,[19] The Sun,[20] and The Telegraph.[21]

Heavens has provided commentary related to the UK EU Referendum Result in June 2016, including an interview with the Mail on Sunday[22] and technology news website ZD Net[23] and on BBC News.

Heavens commented on increases in revenue experienced by British retail and hospitality businesses during summer 2016, following the referendum. This 'staycationing' trend was notably recorded and commented in The Times[24] and City AM[25].

References

  1. ^ a b Richardson, Matthew. "UK Software Firm Epos Now Expands to Orlando". Biz Journal. Orlando Business Journal. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  2. ^ Batson, Richard. "New owners for Wayford Bridge Inn near Stalham". Great Yarmouth Mercury. Great Yarmouth Mercury. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  3. ^ Bale, David. "Norwich bar set to revamp". Norwich Evening News. Evening News 24. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
  4. ^ "Growth at 350% per annum: Epos Now with support from NewVoiceMedia" (PDF). NewVoiceMedia. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  5. ^ a b "Norwich Tech Firm Announces Expansion Plans". Business Weekly. News Desk. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  6. ^ "Epos Now chief is on Norwich 'recruitment mission' and has 70 tech vacancies". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 2016-04-21.
  7. ^ a b c "Tech Track 100". Fast Track. The Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  8. ^ Shields, Mark. "Royal approval: Four firms from Norfolk and Waveney honoured with Queen's Enterprise Award". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 2016-04-21.
  9. ^ "Mr Jacyn Heavens". DueDil. DueDil Ltd. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
  10. ^ Woods, Ben. "Exceptional growth pinpoints Norwich firms Epos Now and ServiceTick as tech-sector leaders". EDP 24. Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
  11. ^ Spence, Roseanna (September 2015). "Casual Dining Magazine". Tech Takeover. H20 Publishing. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  12. ^ "Ask the expert Q&A". Equestrian Business Trade Publication. April 2015. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  13. ^ "Business Extra". Mustard TV. Archant. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  14. ^ "Energy hikes, tax bills and a surge in pub revenues thanks to Euro 2016 | Coffee House". Coffee House. 2016-06-14. Retrieved 2016-06-21.
  15. ^ Washtell, Francesca (2016-06-13). "Euro 2016 provided a much-needed boost for UK pubs over opening weekend". www.cityam.com. Retrieved 2016-06-21.
  16. ^ "Euro 2016: Landlords cash in as footie fans flock to pubs for England and Wales matches". Dailystar.co.uk. 2016-06-18. Retrieved 2016-06-21.
  17. ^ BigHospitality.co.uk. "Euro 2016: UK pub sales up 26% on opening weekend". BigHospitality.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-06-21.
  18. ^ "Business Live: Wednesday 1 June". BBC News. Retrieved 2016-06-21.
  19. ^ "DAILY BRIEFING: G4S falls 5%". Mail Online. Retrieved 2016-06-21.
  20. ^ "The England-Wales game added £5 million to the UK economy in beer sales alone - The Sun Dream Team FC". The Sun Dream Team FC. 2016-06-17. Retrieved 2016-06-21.
  21. ^ "Bookies prepare for one of the biggest weeks of the year as Euro 2016 looks set to smash records". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2016-06-21.
  22. ^ "Bosses want training to protect London's role in tech after Brexit". Retrieved 2016-06-27.
  23. ^ Palmer, Danny. "Tech after Brexit: What UK tech firms need to consider about life outside the EU | ZDNet". ZDNet. Retrieved 2016-08-09.
  24. ^ "We do like to spree beside the seaside". Retrieved 2016-08-30.
  25. ^ Washtell, Francesca. "This seaside resort benefited the most from the summer staycation boom". Retrieved 2016-08-30.
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