What's new in the 2010 release....

Sage Pay 'pay now' option.
To help you get payments quicker, there’s a new "pay now" button that you can add to PDF documents if you are a Sage Pay user. For example, if you send invoices by email you can now embed a "pay now" button in your invoice. This lets your customers make immediate card payments online via the Sage Pay website - which provides more flexibility of payment as well as the benefit of you improving your cash flow.

Usability improvements.
Sage 50 Accounts 2010 has been developed based on feedback from our customers to continue to develop the little things that make a big difference. So you'll find a wide range of changes to processes that improve efficiency and give more flexibility. For example, you can now: raise a credit note directly from an invoice, save user preference settings to remain next time you log in; sort and filter customer and supplier information to find things quicker; edit recurring entry dates without creating a new entry.

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Legislation updates.
If you trade in the EC, you'll find Sage 50 Accounts 2010 keeps you on the right side of the law come January 2010. Changes to the way VAT returns are made for trade in the EC means submissions will have to be split by Goods and Services. So you'll be prepared. And you'll also continue to find the online VAT submissions process as easy to use as ever in preparation for mandatory online submissions in 2010.

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Barcode.
You can now create barcodes within the products area - a great way to track and trace products and documents or speed up stock takes and pick lists. If you currently use barcode software, this will be a real time saver for both Sage 50 Accounts users and your customers. This new feature also works alongside the sophisticated stock and purchase order management tools available in Sage 50 Accounts 2010 Plus and Professional.

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Cash Register.
If you currently have a retail or trade outlet, the new cash register in Sage 50 Accounts 2010 is a dedicated tool that will help you account for and bank takings, track discrepancies and manage your float.

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Data Import Wizard.
Our new wizard helps you get information into Sage 50 Accounts 2010 even quicker than ever from sources including Microsoft Excel. The simple 5 step process lets you map fields in your import file directly to fields in Sage 50 Accounts. You can save even more time by saving the procedures for files that you import regularly. You'll also find that the report explorer screen has been updated in line with all Sage 50 products so it's even easier to find and run reports.

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You’ll still be able to make light work of your day-to-day accounts, but now you’ll also be able to:

Clear your mind with our in-built diary:

Did I remember to make that follow up call? When do I need to pay my suppliers? Our in-built diary helps prioritise the daily workload, sets reminders for recurring tasks, automates diary events (such as following up promised payments) and integrates with Microsoft Outlook. You can also link your tasks to your contacts, so you have all the details you need right then and there.

Keep track of the flow of your money

Our improved dashboard let’s you see an instant view of the credit position of your business. You can see where your money is, how old your customer or supplier debt is, what’s due, what’s overdue, what’s disputed, what’s promised to pay and what’s still to be allocated all in one place.

Chase the right payments to keep your business breathing

Always know who you should be spending time chasing for payments; for example what’s overdue, when money is due in and who has promised payment. Promised payments are automatically added to the diary, and if payments are not received you’ll be reminded to follow them up.

Plan ahead to avoid the crunch

You can now see who you need to pay based on supplier and age criteria. So you can see what payment commitments you’ll need to make in the coming weeks and months, helping you plan ahead.

Give the right person the right message… on time, every time

Different people like to be contacted at different times in different ways. That’s why you can now record and store names, telephone numbers, email addresses, office addresses, preferred contact times and mailing preferences for all of your contacts, all in one place. And when you make invoice, letter and statement runs, you can be sure that the documents have been sent to the correct person, ensuring action will be taken quickly.

Build your communications, build on your professionalism

Payment disputes? Information requests? All contact can be recorded on your communication history, together with a follow-up, so you’ll always have the right information to refer back to. Whenever you generate a letter or statement, these details will be automatically recorded into the communication history.

Keep your customers and supplier relationships strong with flexible payment methods

Your suppliers might insist on being paid in different ways. That’s why you can now do a cheque run for all suppliers who like to be paid this way, or an e-payment run for those who want BACS payments. With Sage Payments Solution*, your customers will have an easier way to pay as well – directly by card. This can be done over the phone or even by Internet, then posted directly into your accounts to ensure that everything is kept up-to-date.

Quickly and securely run your reports together

Our new batch reporting feature allows you create your own batches of reports and run them off all in one go. You can password protect any PDF file containing sensitive financial information, so only those with the authority to access the files have the means to do so.

Handle your transactions fluidly with improved Bank Reconciliation

Bank reconciliation is easier than ever before. ‘Smart Totals’ allow you to see the value of any highlighted transaction. And with our new retrospective bank reconciliation report, you’ll be able to see the reconciled balance of your account at any given time – particularly useful at month and year-end.

Keep your software as fresh as your business

You want your software to perform to the highest possible standard. Our automatic updates feature let’s you know if there’s anything you need to make your software more efficient, and quickly updates it for you.

Mistakes are natural, corrections are easy

Everybody makes mistakes, but correcting them has never been easier. You can now find, view, correct, or even delete transaction or postings at the touch of a button.

Breeze through the new features with ease

Our improved assistance feature means you can quickly learn these new features with ease. There’s also a library of videos to guide you through them, and you can try out a new area of the software or a new posting with our practise feature first.

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