Today marks a special milestone, 24 years of Evolution Business Systems. From our humble beginnings to becoming a trusted Microsoft Solutions Partner and financial management specialist, we’ve grown, adapted, and stayed true to our EPIC values.
To celebrate, we’re sharing 24 lessons that have shaped who we are and how we work. These insights come from our team, our clients, and our journey together.
1. People are everything
Success starts with surrounding yourself with good people who share your values and vision.
2. Luck plays a role – but you have to be ready for it
Being in the right place at the right time only works if you’re prepared to act.
3. Change is constant
Adaptability isn’t optional, it’s survival.
4. Enjoy the ride
Fun fuels resilience. If you love what you do, success follows.
5. Five-year milestones matter
Our biggest shifts often happen in five-year cycles – like our pivot in 2006 to become a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (then NAV partner).
6. Long-term partnerships win
We’re not just vendors – we’re allies for the long haul.
7. Ethics guide everything
Doing the right thing builds trust and loyalty.
8. Innovation must be practical
We innovate to make life easier for our clients, not just for the sake of it.
9. Community is our strength
From user groups to volunteer days and sponsorships, we grow by giving back.
10. Listening is powerful
Understanding our clients’ needs is the first step to solving them.
11. Reporting should be meaningful
Data is only useful when it drives decisions.
12. Localisation matters
Tailoring solutions to the Australian market is part of our DNA.
13. We’re proud of our Microsoft partnership
19 years strong and still evolving. We are proud to have achieved Advanced Specialisation in Small to Midsized Business Management
14. Celebrating our people is essential
Recognising our team’s dedication and expertise is crucial. It is essential to acknowledge their invaluable contributions.
15. We’re flexible by design
Whether it’s hybrid work or client support, we adapt to what works best.
16. We’re not afraid to pivot
When a challenge arises, we find a new way forward.
17. We value transparency
Honest communication builds stronger teams and better outcomes.
18. We’re obsessed with opportunity
Every challenge is a chance to improve.
19. We’re humble about our wins
Success is shared, not claimed.
20. We’re reliable
Our clients count on us – and we deliver.
21. We celebrate creatively
From team dinners and weekly lunches to volunteering days, we know how to make every moment special.
22. We support causes that matter
From our local community through to our customers.
23. We learn from our clients
Every interaction is a chance to grow and refine.
24. We’re just getting started
24 years down, and the best is yet to come.
We’re proud of what we’ve built and even more excited about what’s ahead. Thank you to our clients, partners, and team for being part of the journey.
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Terri McKinnon is the Marketing Manager at EBS. With a focus on delivering communications that support the EBS community and reflecting the company’s core values. Her breadth of experience sees her building out the communications strategy, and being hands-on in the delivery of the website, collateral, success stories, social media, and managing our events and customer user groups.