# Released & FreeUp
> Released is an award-winning, 100% New Zealand-based team dedicated entirely to trade professionals and service businesses. We aren’t a generic global outsourcing agency or a directory of random offshore freelancers. We are local legends who become a trusted business partner in your pocket. We step in so tradies can step out of the office, freeing them up to focus on what they actually make money doing—or just getting their weekends back.

Canonical page: https://partners.simprogroup.com/partners/released
Marketplace: Simpro Partner Directory
Last updated: 2026-07-19
Logo: https://assets.partnerfleet.app/x0wjwb85om1be3kznsvotyyvt3hy

## At a glance
- Endorsements: Digital Forms, Financial Processes
- Regions Served: New Zealand
- Services Offered: Bookkeeping / Payroll, Virtual Assistant
- Simpro Expertise: Data Feed, Maintenance Planner, Premium & Mobile, Simpro Digital Forms / Form Builder
- Partner Tier: Registered
- Industry Specialization: Electric, Security / Fire / Low-Voltage, Plumbing, Other
- Rating: 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Website: [released.co.nz](https://released.co.nz)

## Call to actions
- **Get in Touch** — submit the contact form on https://partners.simprogroup.com/partners/released
- [Learn More](https://released.co.nz/services)

## About
Released is an award-winning team of local legends providing exceptional business support to tradies and service-based businesses. Providing a wide range of services and expertise, we are a one-stop shop for business owners: everything you need under a single and hassle-free virtual roof. As experts in our focus industries, we've made it our business to understand and become familiar with the job management platforms that our clients use and love.Our expert and flexible business support has been making life easier for Kiwi tradies for more than a decade now, and we've grown a team of talented people who can take care of all of the details without missing a beat. From bookkeeping to customer comms to scheduling to digital marketing and beyond, Released is a flexible, broad, and deep resource. Not only will you have your own dedicated growth partner, but access to our entire team’s collective support and wide range of skills. Our expert software consultants are dedicated to helping tradies to find the right software to support their business systems and optimise them. We provide a helping hand with decision-making, setup, and training to ensure you're getting the most value from your software investment.Call us what you like: virtual assistants, office managers, administrators, or all-round miracle workers. We free you up to use your sought-after trades skills—after all, that’s what you’re good at and what you can bill for. So while you’re building, painting, plumbing, landscaping, wiring or stump grinding... you’ll feel relief knowing we’re managing your day-to-day business tasks.Check us out at released.co.nz

## Services
- **Customer Relationship Management** — Happy, well looked after clients = a winning, healthy business. We’ll help you to build strong relationships with your clients that’ll see them returning to you and referring you.  Timely response to customer enquiriesScheduling appointments & jobsQuote assistance
- **Business Admin** — Focus on the job knowing your business admin is being taken care of.  Calendar & phone managementPricing & orderingSubcontractor scheduling    Document managementProject management
- **Xero Bookkeeping** — Free yourself from day-to-day bookkeeping jobs. We’ll help you to get paid faster and will show you how your business is doing. Xero set-upDebtor managementPayroll set-up & managementInvoicingAP / ARHubdocGST returns & filingReporting
- **Digital Marketing** — Increase awareness of your business with online marketing.Social media content creation & managementBlog writingOnline advertising
- **Tech Advisory, Implementation & Training** — Make your life easier with technology and systems that will streamline your business and give you more time. Job Management Software setupsJob Management Software training and consulting - ServiceM8, Fergus, Tradify, iTrade, Simpro, Aroflo, Ascora, Buildaprice, BuildXact, Workflow Max, NextMinute, Rave Build, WunderbuildGoogle WorkspaceProductivity ToolsAutomation
- **Design Services** — Stand out with eye-catching, brand and design work that reflects your brand.Document designWebsite design and maintenance - Squarespace, RocketsparkEmail Newsletter design - Mailchimp, Flodesk, Active Campaign, Campaign Monitor, Mailerlite

## Team
- **Kellie Beaumont — Director** — Founder & Director | Released Owner & Director | FreeUp Award Winning NZ Agency Tamer of chaos Job Management Software obsessed Passionate about systemised, efficient and profitable trade & service businesses. [Linked-In](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellie-beaumont/)

## Testimonials
- "Released has changed the game! Their service is an absolute no brainer for any business. The communication is second to none. The staff are quick to pick up systems and offer solutions and advice that really ease the pressure. Our companies productivity and service to our customers has increased. We should have engaged this service from day one! A special shout out in particular to Sarah A. who has been an absolute champion and asset to us. I couldn't imagine trying to do what we do now without her!" — Solution Roofing, Released has changed the game!
- "Released changed the way we do business. An absolute powerhouse of administration gurus at your fingertips. They are amazing at the things most business owners are mediocre at - all for reasonable rates. Thanks to the amazing team at Released for working closely with us at First Point Electrical. Highly recommend." — First Point Electrical, Released changed the way we do business.

## Screenshots
- ![Released & FreeUp](https://assets.partnerfleet.app/lbqoyl0fe738yij8lt2ifjrz3qt5)

## Reviews
- 5/5 — "We'd like to extend a huge thank you to the team at Released, especially Bronwyn, Sarah, and Kelly. They've been instrumental in handling all our admin needs—from answering phones to providing top-notch customer service, booking jobs, and reconciling on Xero. On top of that, they've been fantasti..." — Ben de Wet, November 2025
- 5/5 — "We have recently been working with Bronwyn from FreeUp swapping over to a new software (Simpro) to run our plumbing business. Quite frankly, we wouldn't have been able to do it without her help. Bronwyn is simply fantastic!" — Wade Bennett, October 2025