Managing cash flow used to be a thorn in my side, but not now

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1 Managing cash flow used to be a thorn in my side, but not now Discover your business potential with 2013

2 NEW 2013 makes it easier to keep on top of those essential accounting tasks that keep your business running smoothly and efficiently. You ll have the information you need to keep on track with your money, right at your fingertips. Manage your money Keep track of money going in and out of your business. Record till takings and cash sales. See who owes you money and who you owe money to. Stay in control with Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports, at the touch of a button. Prepare invoices and quotations. You can check the profitability of invoices and quotations before you send them, and apply flexible discounts to help you win business. Manage your VAT. Manage your VAT Submit VAT returns online using our step-by-step process that transfers information from directly to HM Revenue & Customs. Almost all VAT registered businesses have to do this from 1 April Generate VAT Returns Prepare VAT returns including Flat Rate VAT schemes, EC sales Lists and up to date formats and calculations. Manage your business Get an instant view of your trading position by glancing at the Dashboard which brings together all the key management information. Manage your time with the in-built Diary. It integrates with Microsoft Outlook so you can log tasks and reminders. Share information electronically with your accountant to speed up the year end process. It s another way to help you be that little bit more productive.

3 What s new in 2013? Quicker and easier to do everyday tasks Save time by creating quotes and invoices from your product list Select multiple items and add them in one click to an invoice or quote. No need to spend time adding items line by line. Record cash sales to speed up selling your stock It only takes one click to record a cash sale. The software automatically records the payment from your customer and marks the invoice as paid, so there s no need to repeat the process. Improved VAT, month end and year end processing Clear and logical screens guide you through the VAT process See when each stage is complete, giving you the reassurance that everything s done and your business complies with legislation. Logical approach to month and year end This is broken down into a series of simple steps with guides and explanations. Reports that are easy to understand, fast to run and simple to adapt to your needs Easy to get set up and running Set up your software to match your business structure, quickly, easily and in one place A wizard explains the different settings and how each will affect your business, so you have peace of mind that you re starting off on the right setup. Customise your company A new process guides you through the set up of your software, explaining how to set up your company accounts and the benefits of different options for your business The new report browser gives you: Detailed descriptions of each report, telling you what s included A preview of each report so you can check it s the right one before you open or run it The ability to filter reports, so you only see the ones you re interested in A simple way to add reports to your favourites, so you can find them fast every time Action buttons to open or export reports quickly, rather than clicking in several places An indicator to show a report is running We ve also continued to improve software performance, so you can generate and run reports more quickly too. Professional looking reports and invoices that match your business Simpler and clearer to make changes like adding your business logo, image, or changing fonts, so you can produce reports and invoices that reflect your business. Save time by setting up style formatting for your reports. Reports that compare my business performance against previous years and budgets See comparative profit and loss details, showing figures for your budget and allowing you to compare with the previous year, all on one single report. No need to run several reports to make comparisons year on year Easier to your customers Save time, postage costs and promote quick payments by using Select from the pre-set options to set up and start using your provider Microsoft Outlook, Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo or another provider. Choose your settings and layout and apply to all future documents Save time, send invoices, statements and letters to your customers quickly and easily Easier to export information to Microsoft Excel The export to Excel button appears over 100 times - making it easy and obvious how to export information to a spreadsheet and giving you the flexibility you need. Export data directly, without having to spend time manipulating spreadsheets to match things up. Clear and up to date help when you need it Brand new look and feel to Sage Help easy to find in just one click from any screen Help topics are now stored online making it easier to keep them updated Improved search, so topics are easier to find See what you need to do, with a range of how to videos. We ve also updated over 1,000 buttons and labels in 2013, removing abbreviations and making sure the words used are consistent and easy to understand.

4 What to buy? 1 Choose your software or package 45 days free telephone support (First purchase only) 2 Choose your support After your period of free support, you can upgrade to on-going SageCover support. Our telephone, and online support gives quick, practical answers. We ll help you make the most of your software, on anything from online VAT submissions to handling the Financial Year End. Plus Plus 45 days free telephone support (First purchase only) Starter Solution Financial Package SageCover telephone/online support (1 year) 65 Sage Training voucher 100 Sage invoices Payroll Sage HR online Advice (1 year) Payroll 3 Choose your services Sage Training helps you get to grips with new features or polish up your skills. We offer a whole host of useful courses. Sage Stationery makes sure that your invoices, statements and other accounting stationery look professional. To find out more Business Package Sage ACT! * Sage HR online Advice (1 year) Or buy or upgrade online at Find out more about our cost effective packages

5 Version differences SJ Software Distribution Ivegate House 28 Church Street Colne Lancashire BB8 0LQ Helping you to V14 V15 V Get up and running Easy to set up and use View video demos Learn in practice mode Easily correct mistakes Free SageCover Online 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year Chargeable Chargeable Free e-learning on Instant Create quotations Online Registration and Activation Company configuration - NEW Help centre with online content - NEW In a language non Accountants can understand IMPROVED Easily find the information you need in the new report browser - IMPROVED Manage Your Customers Customise quotations & Invoices with company logo and contact details View status and value of all quotations from a list view Convert quotations to invoices Know how much profit you will make on each quote or invoice before you commit Apply flexible discounts to win business Record Till Takings Receive and process card payments* Sage Pay Pay Now Button Integration with Sage Act! Easily invoices to your customers - NEW Helping you to V14 V15 V Manage Your Finances Share information electronically with your Accountant Flat Rate VAT Prepare VAT Returns Irish VAT Cash Accounting e-vat submissions e-payments Credit from Invoice ECSL Changes Sales List Reverse Charge VAT Irish VAT return file available Audit preparation Import Transactions Bank Reconciliation Lock Date Easily change the Chart of Annual Return of Trading detail (Ireland) Improved management reports with drill down - IMPROVED Easy to follow month end, year end & VAT process - IMPROVED Report designer simple view, easy to edit reports and invoices - IMPROVED Improved Excel integration in a usable format - IMPROVED Manage Your Business Barcode creation Report Browser Integrates with Sage Pay Integration with Web Stores Understand what services are available with the Sage Services toolbar Quick Search Quick Print Integration with Sage Act! Quick tasks - create invoices from product list, invoice cash sales - NEW * Additional purchase required