Sue Newman Sage Training and Consultancy

Sage Instant 2012

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:28:40 +0000

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.

On-line VAT

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:23:41 +0000

Did you know? From 2012 all VAT registered businesses will have to file online returns to HMRC or face penalties.

Sage 50 Accounts 2012

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:34:48 +0000

This 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.

PAYROLL YEAR END 2011 – 2012

admin — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:44:14 +0000

You will receive your payroll year end CD in due course from Sage, or if you have registered to download the software, Sage will send you an email. Please check your version.

To check your version, open the Help menu then choose About. You should be using one of the following:

Sage 50 Payroll 2011 v17.01
Sage 50 Payroll 2010 v16.04
Sage 50 Payroll 2009 v15.07
Sage 50 Payroll 2008 v14.10
Sage 50 Payroll 2007 v13.13
Sage Payroll v12.16

If you’re not using any of these versions, please email Sage at support@sage.com or call Sage on 0845 111 5555, telling them which version you’re using.

If your version is listed above you must also install your software as soon as you receive or download it. Please let me know if you need any help with this.

Charges this year will be £60 per hour, with a minimum charge of £80, plus travel at 45p per mile from Motcombe. I will endeavour to combine visits in similar areas to enable you to share travel costs. Please complete the on-line questionnaire below, and I will then contact you once I have arranged the appointments both geographically and to suit your payroll needs.

N.B As usual I will be carrying supplies of the P60s.
P60s are FREE from the Inland Revenue.
If you would like to order them yourself just click this link.

VAT rate change

admin — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:56:11 +0000

On 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 Pay

admin — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:53:00 +0000

Do some of your customers pay by credit card? If yes please read on. Sage have developed an on-line payment solution which links directly with your Sage Accounts Software. It is affordable, starting at £20 per month for up to 1000 transactions per quarter. It is reliable, always available and incredibly flexible.

For more information or to apply click here

Sage 50 Accounts – Batch Change option

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:48:38 +0000

Sage 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

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:34:02 +0000

Did you know that you don’t need to type the year when entering data into Sage 50 accounts as long as you are in the year of data entry.
Also if you are entering data for the current month you only need type the day.
Try changing your program date to the month your working on and save time. You can do this by going to settings > change programme date.

Creating a Sage log in

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:37:26 +0000

This 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 your 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.

VAT payments to HMRC

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:14:57 +0000

If you pay your VAT electronically be aware HMRC have changed their bankers.
From 2010, if you make a payment using the old bank account numbers it may be returned. This could result in your payment reaching HMRC late, which in turn could lead to your being charged a late payment penalty, interest or surcharges