Sage have now released Instant V2012. The latest version of Sage Instant contains a series of new improvements that will help you get more done each day, stay in control of your accounts, improve overall business performance, and save you precious time. If you are still using Version 2009 (V15) or below it is worth upgrading now. Email me now for a discounted price.
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Sage Instant 2012
Saturday, February 4th, 2012On-line VAT
Saturday, February 4th, 2012Did you know? From 2012 all VAT registered businesses will have to file online returns to HMRC or face penalties.
Sage 50 Accounts 2012
Monday, November 14th, 2011This latest version has some great enhancements especially with speed of processing. It is well worth upgrading just for this benefit especially for network users. Installation, registration and activation has been made a great deal simpler as well as upgrading. Sage have at long last started to update the nominal codes and have made improvements to the chart of accounts.
Sage 50 mobile has been released with this version. It is free and currently available for the iPhone and certain Blackberrys. This is the perfect tool for directors, managers to access accounts information on the move.
If you would like further information please phone or email me.
VAT rate change
Thursday, December 30th, 2010On the 4th January 2011 the VAT rate changes from 17.5% to 20%
You will need to amend your T1 tax code to the new rate. To do this please follow this link to the Sage website. You will need to log in to the site. If you do not have a log in please follow my earlier blog which helps you create one and stores it inside your Sage software. Click here
If you have Sage Cover you will be able to download a utility which will make the changes for you. Please make sure you back up your data before proceeding and read the notes (more info) before installing the utility. When going through the wizard add another tax (VAT) code i.e T6 at the old rate (17.5%).
If you do not have Sage Cover it will give you information on how to change the VAT rate by going to the configuration and amending the T1 code. I would also recommend you create another tax (VAT) code i.e. T6 for the old VAT rate (17.5%). Make sure that “the include in VAT return” box is ticked. If you use memorised invoices/orders etc. you will need to amend them and resave. If you have outstanding sales/purchase orders that will be delivered after the 4th January your will need to amend these by clicking the tax code on each line item to refresh the new rate and then resave.
If you need to contact me please send me an email by going to the contact area of the website (top right hand side). I will phone you as soon as I can.
Sage 50 Accounts – Batch Change option
Monday, June 14th, 2010Sage Accounts – Batch Change option. This was introduced in v11. You can use this option to simultaneously amend informtaion in multiple records, for example, customer credit limits.
To use the Batch Change option to update credit limits:-
- Customers > select th required records (by clicking on them) > Batch Change
- Click the Credit Control tab > enter the required credit limit > Save
- When prompted to save the changes > click yes
Data entry short cuts for Sage 50 accounts
Monday, March 15th, 2010Creating a Sage log in
Monday, February 1st, 2010This month’s tip is how to set up your Sage account or Payroll so that you can access the Sage website directly from the software. Sage have a wealth of information on their site and you will be able to download any updates with ease.
Firstly, if you have not already done so you, need to create yourself a Sage log in. To do this you will need your account number or serial number, then follow this link Sage Login. Once you have created your log in you will need to activate it. Sage will send you an email.
Once you have created your log in you can now set this up in both yo
ur accounts and payroll (depending on your version). To do this go into your software and along the top where it starts with file choose Tools then Internet Options. This should take you to a screen that says Sage Account. In payroll you will need to select it from the tabs along the top.
Now enter the email address and password and if you have it your account number. Click OK.
You are now ready to access the Sage website directly from your software. Further a long the top menus there is an option Weblinks. When you click this it will give you different options (depending o your version), just choose any that start with Sage and you will be taken to their site.
Sage50 voted most popular accounting software
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009Sage is by far the most popular accounting software now being used by many small to medium sized businesses. It’s versatility to manage accounts, VAT returns, invoicing, suppliers, customers, to integrate with ACT, and all within a pretty cost effective budget, makes it the ideal software for this purpose.
I often get asked what I think about Software Houses, who build their own accounting software packages, as to whether they can compare to Sage. There are plenty of alternatives available. However, it is important to look at the future of the company, the support offered and future upgrades. It is easy to be caught out thinking that there may be a less expensive alternative. Sage, however, is a well established company and continues to build a suite of business software around its business customers.
