Hurray, it’s another agency rebrand! Why Journey’s relaunched brand is more re-energised than rehashed

A complete transformation that mirrors the disruptive spirit of our accounting tech clients

Rebrands can be such a bore! Wow, you changed your logo and chose a slightly different corporate blue pantone for your website – *slow hand clap* Well done you! But every now and then, a rebrand comes along that does it RIGHT. A rethink that’s not just a cosmetic airbrushing of the existing brand, but a complete rethink of the style, attitude and ethos of the brand.

Journey is launching its new brand with a bang. We’re the same cutting-edge growth marketing agency we always were – with a razor-sharp focus on the accounting technology market. But now we’re wearing new threads and walking a new walk.

Dive into www.letsjourney.io and see just why we stand out from the crowd, and how we’re more motivated than ever to help accounting tech startups become industry rock stars.

A refreshed brand with a punk-rock attitude

A rebrand isn’t about commissioning an expensive new logo. A good rebrand builds on previous successes by re-focusing the mission, vision and clarity of what your brand’s about. So, if you’re going to do more than just tick the usual boxes, you need a sharp focus on your customers. 

Journey’s customers are accounting tech founders, disruptive innovators who’ve shaken up the industry. They spot a niche, develop never-before-seen technology and disrupt the market. It was only fitting to match that energy with the new Journey brand and to crank it up to 11. 

Our new brand is all about blending the rebellion and disruptive spirit of these punk-rock innovators, with clear, no-nonsense visuals and content that tells it how it is.

We keep things simple, but we also fire up the energy and drive for growth that’s the lifeblood of any great accounting tech startup. The brand reflects the SaaS founder’s drive for independence and disruption. But we temper this with deep knowledge, incredible industry insights and content that truly brings a startup's story to life.

We infuse our content with the energy of a punk rock concert, where the audience feels the adrenaline, the passion, and the exhilaration of being part of a movement.

But we also dial down the volume, slip some yacht rock onto the stereo and bring things down to basics – setting the marketing foundations for solid, dependable growth and revenues. 

Fire up the new rebranded site and see for yourself how Journey has changed.

Three ways Journey powers up growth for accounting tech startups

Our mission is clear: Journey 2.0 is here to unleash scalable growth for accounting tech startups across the globe. We’ve got the knowledge of the industry, the tried-and-tested strategies, and a team who know the accounting industry like the back of their hand.

At Journey, we've cracked the code to scaling-up accounting tech apps. With 30+ years of combined industry leadership between us, we're here to help ambitious startups crank it up to 11 – from Seed to Series C and beyond. 

What’s it like working with Journey? Our three-point approach is the engine room of our clients’ growth, helping them switch from organic growth to hyper-growth scale-up in the blink of an eye.

These three pillars are what delivers accounting tech growth:

1. We pull back the cover on your customers & product

  • Because your customers hold the answers to your messaging and positioning
  • Customer research to get a razor-sharp look at what makes your ideal customers tick
  • Product immersion to understand exactly how you solve their biggest pain points
  • Updated messaging based on how you’re uniquely positioned to help them

2. Assemble your strategy & growth team

  • We build the growth unit you need for your goals & product
  • Sprint-strategising to create a plan we can start testing & measuring
  • Carefully curated channels based on where we think you’re best taking centre stage
  • A team of strategists, specialists, and executors assembled and assigned to you

3. No-holds-barred execution and iteration

  • We execute, learn, adjust, and go again until we find your leverage
  • Daily execution against the plan to start finding traction
  • Constant review & thirst for improvement to double down on what’s working
  • We’re in your Slack, attending your stand-ups, integrating as part of your in-house team

Shaking up the accounting tech industry, with the skills to pay the bills

Just like all the best punk idols, we don’t hold back when talking about our skills. We’re a global team of accounting aficionados, who know this industry inside out. That knowledge, network and experience is what gives our accounting tech clients a gigantic competitive advantage.

Collectively, we’ve spent three decades scaling SaaS companies across Australasia, Europe and North America. Our team is made up of strategic leaders, growth marketers, creative designers, copywriters and bespoke services for turbocharging your growth.

Check out our About Us page to learn our story and meet the dream team.

Journey: writing the next chapter for accounting tech

The accounting tech industry has evolved at a stratospheric rate in the past decade. Journey is here to write the next chapter in the story, turning the cream of the accounting tech crop into industry superstars and driving the next wave in the accounting technology revolution.

Strap in. Get ready. Crank up the volume. We’re going on a Journey!

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Journey announces a strategic partnership with Adfin, an accounts receivable & payments platform designed to help businesses get paid: faster, cheaper, easier.

Journey, the leading go-to-market (GTM) agency for accounting technology, announces a strategic partnership with Adfin, an accounts receivable & payments platform designed to help businesses get paid: faster, cheaper, easier. This partnership will help to launch Adfin’s platform to the market, available for use both by accounting & bookkeeping firms, and their clients.

Getting paid isn’t easy. Late payments, high payment fees, and fragmented systems mean that managing & chasing payments is a time-consuming and expensive exercise for many professional service businesses. Adfin plans to tackle this challenge by providing a single platform containing automated invoice sending, chasing, and reconciling, along with a world-class payment experience consisting of direct debits, card, and open banking payments, providing a complete solution for businesses to manage payments efficiently.

All of this is supported with a simple, no-nonsense, transparent pricing model. No tiers, no monthly fees, just a flat rate that will only ever come down. Read about Adfin’s ‘Transparency Manifesto’ here.

“We’ve been working with Adfin on some early product feedback and all of the signals suggest there is a strong need for this, both with accounting & bookkeeping firms directly and their clients’ businesses,” said Jordan Vickery, Global Director and Head of EMEA at Journey. “It’s an exciting product combining fragmented payment methods together into a single platform with some intelligent workflows for chasing and failed payment options. We’re excited to partner with them on their journey”

Tom Pope, Co-Founder at Adfin, added, “Partnering with Journey is a significant step in expanding our reach and impact within the industry. Their extensive experience and deep understanding of the accounting-tech market will be invaluable.”

Key features of Adfin include:

  • Works with any invoice: Adfin’s powerful OCR and AI allow you to import any invoice by simply dragging and dropping it into the UI. Adfin also seamlessly synchronises with Xero and QuickBooks 
  • Multichannel distribution: Adfin is the first platform that allows you to distribute over email, SMS and WhatsApp 
  • Automated reminder workflows: Adfin intelligently handles chasing for payment, continuously optimising timing and messaging to ensure timely payment
  • Prompt payment discounts and late penalties: Before Adfin, offering discounts or applying penalties was too complex - now, it’s one click 
  • All payment methods in one place: Accept payments via cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Direct Debit, and bank transfers - all dynamically managed to increase success rates and reduce fees
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  • Automatic reconciliation: Consolidated reconciliation of all payments directly into the accounting system - tested by leading accountants to be best-in-class
  • Transparent, fair pricing. No subscription or minimum fee. Everything in the platform is available to everyone for one fee - which is only charged on successful payments. Adfin’s Transparency Manifesto makes them the first in the industry to commit to lowering prices as underlying payment costs fall

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Journey Announces Multi-Year Partnership with ACCA UK to Drive Tech Advancement in Accounting

Journey has entered a multi-year partnership with ACCA UK. This collaboration will focus on two key initiatives aimed at enhancing professional growth.

New collaboration to deliver national roadshows and member benefits focused on the future of accounting tech.

Journey, the leading GTM agency for accounting-tech, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with leading global accountancy body ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. This multi-year partnership will see Journey become an events partner for ACCA UK, organising national roadshows and providing exclusive member benefits through access to innovative software solutions.

Journey, renowned for its expertise in go-to-market strategies for accounting technology, has entered a multi-year partnership with ACCA UK. This collaboration will focus on two key initiatives aimed at enhancing the professional growth and technological advancement of ACCA UK members.

The first initiative involves Journey taking on the role of an events partner for ACCA. This partnership will kick off with the 'Accounting Futures' roadshow in October, which will tour six locations across the UK. The roadshow will feature industry experts discussing critical themes such as People, Process, Technology, and Sustainability. Attendees will gain valuable insights and learn directly from peers about solving the challenges of today whilst preparing for the future of tomorrow.

"We are thrilled to partner with ACCA UK on these national roadshows," said Jordan Vickery, Global Director & Head of EMEA at Journey. "Our goal is to provide ACCA members with unique opportunities to engage with industry leaders, explore new technology, and equip themselves with the knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of accounting."

In addition to the events, Journey will collaborate with ACCA UK to offer exclusive member benefits. By leveraging its portfolio of innovative software vendors, Journey aims to provide ACCA UK members with access to the latest technological advancements designed to support their firms and clients effectively.

"Partnering with Journey allows us to deliver significant value to our members," said Mark Jackson, Partnership Development Manager at ACCA UK. "The combination of expert-led events and cutting-edge technology solutions will empower our members to stay ahead in the dynamic field of accounting."

Last year's roadshow organised by Journey attracted over 500 ACCA members from various UK locations, demonstrating the strong interest and demand for such initiatives. This new partnership aims to build on that success and further support ACCA members in their professional journey.

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Journey Announced as Marketing Partner To Help Launch Tax Torch

Journey have been announced as the marketing partner to help launch Tax Torch in order to revolutionise real-time tax planning for accounting professionals.

Collaboration aims to transform personal tax planning for accounting professionals in the UK.

London, UK, [10th July]: Journey, the leading go-to-market (GTM) agency for accounting-tech, is proud to announce its partnership with Tax Torch, a real-time and proactive personal tax planning product set to launch in September/October 2024. This partnership aims to provide accounting professionals with new tools to deliver personal tax planning at scale.

Tax Torch offers a suite of features designed to simplify and enhance the tax planning process, allowing accountants to deliver proactive advice and real-time updates to their clients. This innovative product is expected to set a new standard in the industry, helping firms & their clients to stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving financial landscape.

"Journey is excited to support Tax Torch in their mission to transform tax planning," said Jordan Vickery, Global Director & Head of EMEA at Journey. "Our experience with over 20 vendors across the UK, Australia, and the United States positions us perfectly to help drive the success of this innovative product in the accounting channel."

Robert Davidson, Co-Founder of Tax Torch, added, "Partnering with Journey ensures that our product reaches the right audience and achieves its full potential. Their expertise in the accounting-tech market is invaluable as we prepare for our launch."

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