About Abbeydale Associates

Not a large company by any means, but Abbeydale's two consultants are each able to call on over 20 years of experience in both small businesses and the application of computers...

Mike Teare BSc

Originally qualified in electronics Mike has spent the last 15 years managing IT resources and software development.

Coming from hardware roots, Mike's initial foray into software took him into what has now become known as embedded systems and in particular, into microprocessor based measuring instruments.

After joining Moore & Wright in 1981 he developed what became the UK's first commercial quality control software for personal computers and took part in the management buyout of the Microsystems division from the Neill Tools group to form Cadar.

Since then Mike has been responsible for Cadar's software development program and, as happens in small companies, found himself managing the IT resources too - networks, servers, bespoke database applications, CRM systems and, more recently, the company's internet presence. He is all too aware of the difficulties and pitfalls of introducing IT to small companies but believes that the benefits are worthwhile and that the internet in particular can give smaller companies the chance to compete on equal terms with anyone - worldwide.

Allen E Bentley C.Eng, M.I.Mech.E

Note: the 'E' distinguishes him from the other Allen Bentley - American Artist!

Allen is a Mechanical Engineer, graduating in 1976 from Loughborough University of Technology with a Bachelor of Technology degree. Sponsored by the Neil Tool Group at Loughborough, he continued to work for Neil Tools until 1984 when he gave up his position of Group Research Manager to start his own Engineering Project Design company with a colleague.

He has held Chartered Engineer status for the last 17 years - obtained during the early part of his career at Neil Tools.

After 5 years running his own company, Allen joined his former boss at Neils to develop the Mechanical division of CADAR Measurement Solutions a company born out of the Neil Tools group as a management buyout in 1986.  During the last 14 years Allen has held several positions at CADAR - for the last 6 years as Managing Director.

Allen has a wide range of experience in business systems and ICT and has been developing his advisory and consultancy skills over the past few years.

Both Mike and Allen are TMB accredited advisors so you can be assured of a rounded approach to your business needs as well as sound technical expertise.  Visit the TMB web site for more details about TMB - Technology Means Business.