In-depth information about Sage 50 Accounts: In-depth specification Sage 50 Accounts is the UK's market leading accounts software - ideal for small and medium-sized businesses making running your business easier every day. Easy to set up and use Get up and running in just seven easy steps: with our easy to use setup wizard your software can be ready to use within minutes after installation is complete. Learn with practice mode: learn with test data to see effects of changes before you commit to making changes in your own data. Familiarise yourself with different areas of the program: learn how to carry out day to day tasks with a selection of guides and video demos. Easily correct mistakes: an easy-to-use corrections module allows you to easily correct any mistakes you make in your accounts data. Import your existing data: using simple wizards, you can import your existing data into your new software. Manage your business Keep track of your products and services: stock management and invoicing features help you manage your products and services. Manage your time more efficiently: built-in diary and reminder features allow you to manage your time and schedule customer and supplier appointments. See how your business is doing: with over 50 management reports to choose from you can analyse the performance of your business. Take the hassle out of cross analysis: connect your software with other Sage software and make integrating departmental data an easier task. Additional purchase required. 250+VAT per additional user or company licence Manage your finances See how profitable your business is: choose from in a number of reports to see how your business is doing in just a few clicks. No need to put your accounts 'on hold': work on your data simultaneously with your accountant. N.B. Some areas of the program cannot be used whilst the Accountants Link is active. Keep on top of your cash flow: ensure your transaction records are correct and up to date with easy bank reconciliation. Manage your debt: instantly view your credit position. See who owes you money and who you owe money to. Select your VAT scheme and we ll do the hard work: VAT information is stored in one place for you to easily prepare, reconcile and submit your VAT return electronically.
Manage your customers and suppliers Find your customer and supplier details quickly and easily: use customer and supplier records to store all their contact data, see their sales/purchase history and store communications. Create professional looking invoices and quotes: a selection of standard invoices and quotations to send to your customers with the ability to personalise these with your own logo and company details. Know how profitable your quotations or invoices are: calculate how profitable an order will be just one click before you commit to sending any invoices and quotations. Speed up the payment process: add the Sage Pay pay now button to your invoices to allow your customers to pay online immediately. Control customer and supplier debt: with a section dedicated to managing debt. Analyse debt and quickly produce a selection of letters for those who owe you money. Prepare and submit your VAT returns Select your VAT scheme: standard VAT, VAT Cash Accounting and Flat Rate VAT schemes are all supported. Keep all your VAT records in one place: VAT information is centrally stored in the VAT ledger when you enter transactions. Make calculating VAT returns easier: use our VAT return tool to automatically calculate all VAT transactions at the end of your VAT period. Submit accurate VAT returns: VAT reconciliation ensures you don't end up accounting for VAT multiple times for the same transactions. Speed up the submission process: electronically submit your VAT return to HMRC from your software. Sage 50 Accounts Mobile Free to use: Sage 50 Accounts Mobile is free to download and use and there are no transfer limits. Easy to use: it s clear and simple interface requires little accounts knowledge so you easily can get a snapshot of your business wherever you are. Manage your accounts on the move: Sage 50 Accounts Mobile gives you access to the four main areas of your accounts data: customers, suppliers, financials and products & pricing. Keep your data safe: all data transferred using Sage 50 Accounts Mobile is securely encrypted, meaning the data you transfer using your phone is safe and secure. Save time and win new business: create quotations, orders and invoices on the spot using your mobile device. Remotely manage your stock: with Sage 50 Accounts Mobile you'll have all your product and stock information at your fingertips, allowing you view your pricelists and place orders on the spot.
Licence Information Sage 50 Accounts single user licence permits one installation of the software on a single workstation. If you would like to install the software on an additional workstation as backup you will need to purchase an additional installation licence ( 250+VAT). To use Sage 50 Accounts over a network you will need a two user licence (additional 250+VAT). If installed over a network there is no restriction to the number of workstations Sage 50 Accounts can be accessed from, but access will be limited to two concurrent users. Please note Sage 50 Accounts may not be used over multiple networks. Unfortunately licences for multiple locations or premises are not available. If you need to use Sage 50 Accounts at multiple locations you will need a Wide Area Network. If a WAN is not in place, you will need a separate software licence for each location. General Technical Requirements 10Gb free disk 2Ghz processor or higher 1Gbps network (minimum 100Mbps) Memory (RAM) 1Gb RAM - Windows XP 2Gb RAM - Windows Vista, 7, Server 2003, Server 2008, Small Business Server 2011 4Gb RAM - For all PCs running a 64-bit operating system Operating System All 32-bit and 64-bit variants of the below operating systems with the latest Microsoft Updates and Service Packs. Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows Server 2003 * Windows Server 2008 * Windows Small Business Server 2011 * * Running software like Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft SQL Server on a Small Business Server will reduce the performance of Sage 50 Accounts
Technical notes Performance will be improved with higher specification computers and networks, and it only possible to install one copy on a single computer. Works with Microsoft Office 2003 and all later editions, and please ensure you have the latest Microsoft updates installed. This product will not install or run on the Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, or Windows NT4 operating systems. The latest service packs should be installed for your operating system before installing or upgrading Sage products. 32-bit Operating Systems recommended. Whilst there are no browser requirements for Sage 50 Accounts, we recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or above for internet access to Sage Support and important Sage updates for your products. Some features in Sage 50 Accounts, such as Automatic Updates require an internet connection. Apple Mac compatibility Sage software is not compatible with Apple Macs, unless you are running Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 via Apple s Boot Camp utility. Helping you to Sage 50 Accounts 2012 Sage 50 Accounts Plus 2012 Sage 50 Accounts Professional 2012 Get up and running Price from 580 + VAT 840 + VAT 1,135 + VAT Easy to set up and use plus video demos Learn in practice mode Online registration and activation - New for 2012 CSS Telephone Support (single user) 270 p/a 355 p/a 445 p/a
Manage your customers and suppliers Create quotations and invoices and apply flexible discounts Record till takings and cash sales Receive and process card payments* Record purchase invoices in batches Manage individual projects and costs Quick search - NEW for 2012 Manage customer and supplier price lists Manage invoice disputes Process Contra entries Produce Intrastat returns Sales order processing Sales order fulfilment Purchase order processing Recurring sales and purchase orders
Manage your Stock Opening and closing stock wizard Perform a stock take Stock shortfall Bill of materials (BOM) Price lists and special pricing Stock returns Stock allocations Discounts based on quantity sold Manage your finances Bank reconciliation e-banking Recurring bank transactions Create remittance advices Cash flow planning
Lock date - NEW for 2012 Profit and loss, trial balance and balance sheet reports VAT/Irish VAT cash accounting Flat rate VAT VAT transfer wizard Online payment of VAT return VAT return adjustments Scale charges wizard Cheque printing Automatic prepayment and accruals Multi currency functionality Manage your business Sage 50 Mobile - NEW for 2012 Keep track of your products and services Manage your time with the integrated diary and reminder
Record e-bay transactions* Control and allocate stock Advanced Manage components and assembled products Maximum number of users 2 2 10 Cost per additional user license 250 + VAT 250 + VAT 250 + VAT Maximum number company licenses Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Cost of On-Site Training or Assistance by CSS per hour * 75 60** *all prices exclude VAT at the prevailing rate ** CSS Support Member rate To purchase Sage 50 Accounts Software please call 01502 574216 or e-mail sage@css-it.co.uk