New Sage 2015

New Sage Line 50 Accounts Version 2015 now available for purchase or upgrade

Some of the key new features are:

• The database has been improved to handle 1.5 million transactions
• Now capable of handling up to 20 networked users
• Complete User Interface overhaul – including Windows Search features and functionality
• Improved performance
• A completely new look design and menu navigation
• Removal of duplicated routines
• Customisable toolbar icons for each user
• Automatically back up without users having to log out. A new automatic backup scheduler.
• Data can be held in the Cloud so updated in Real Time for app/remote users
• Introduction of 2 x new Sage Accounting apps

 If you would like more information or pricing please don’t hesitate to give us a call on
01792 410100 or email sagesoftware@bevanbuckland.co.uk

Desktop Automatic backups protect your data and the new look and feel frees up time with one click navigation Mobile Gives your clients the freedom to work from anywhere and feel connected Cloud Work in real time with your accountant and colleagues, schedule backups to protect your data, reduce costs and save time

Important: Please note Sage Version 2015 will not run on a Windows XP machine.

Bevan & Buckland Accountants Swansea Tel: 01792 410100

Bevan & Buckland Accountants Haverfordwest Tel: 01437 760666

Bevan & Buckland Accountants Pembroke Tel: 01646 682383

Bevan & Buckland Accountants Carmarthen Tel: 01267 233115

Bevan & Buckland Accountants St David’s Tel: 01437 720352

Free Sage Client Workshops

Bevan & Buckland Free Sage Client Workshops

Revised Schedule and Agenda. (Wednesday May 9^th at the Village Hotel Swansea)

Schedule

Session 1. 9:30am
Making operational tasks easier
Session 1 will start at 9:30am and run until 11am
Coffee and biscuits will be served from 9am.

Session 2. 11:30am
Extracting Management Information from your Sage 50 Accounts
Session 2 will run from 11:30am until 1pm.
Coffee and biscuits will be available between the sessions.

As nearly everyone attending wanted to take part in both workshops we have moved the two sessions together to make better use of everyone’s time.  
If you only want to attend the ‘Extracting Management Information’ session then simply arrive at 11 – 11:30am and sit in on the second workshop.

Free Parking and Free Wi-Fi available

Agenda

Session 1: Making operational tasks easier

Overview:
This session is designed to help existing users of the Sage accounting software range understand how to use the features and functionality of the program that they may not be aware of. This session focuses on how to make the tasks that Sage accounts users do day-to-day easier.

Audience:
Sage 50 Accounts users, but some content will be relevant to Sage Instant users too. 

• How to get different views of your data in the program
• Customising screens so they show the information you need
• Customising data entry screens so they suit your business
• Dealing with customer refunds and refunds from your suppliers
• Create price lists for individuals and groups of customers
• How to use recurring orders and invoices
• Hints and tips for a successful bank reconciliation  

Session2: Extracting Management Information from your Sage 50 Accounts

How to extract the management Information you need from Sage 50 Accounts in a format that you would find useful.

Overview:
This session is designed to help existing users of the Sage accounting software range understand how to get the greatest benefit from management information based on the data they key into Sage Accounts.

Audience:
Sage 50 Accounts users, but some content will be relevant to Sage Instant users too. 

• Exploring the reports already contained within Sage
• Making reports easier to find and run
• Editing existing reports
• Creating your own reports
• Exporting data into Microsoft Excel
• Exporting data into Microsoft Word
• View Sage data in Microsoft Excel  

If you require any more information or have any questions please email events@bevanbuckland.co.uk

There are a few spaces left, if you would like to reserve a place either click here or email events@bevanbuckland.co.uk

These workshops are free and anyone is welcome to attend.

Wednesday May 9^th at the Village Hotel Swansea

Free Sage Accounts workshops at the Village Hotel Swansea

Bevan & Buckland are holding two FREE Sage client workshops at the Village hotel Swansea on May 9th.

The afternoon session will run from 2:30pm until about 4pm and is titled “Extracting information from your Sage 50 Accounts”.

Extracting Management Information from your Sage 50 Accounts

How to extract the management Information you need from Sage 50 Accounts in a format that you would find useful.

Overview:
This session is designed to help existing users of the Sage accounting software range understand how to get the greatest benefit from management information based on the data they key into Sage Accounts.

Audience:
Sage 50 Accounts users, but some content will be relevant to Sage Instant users too. 

• Exploring the reports already contained within Sage
• Making reports easier to find and run
• Editing existing reports
• Creating your own reports
• Exporting data into Microsoft Excel
• Exporting data into Microsoft Word
• View Sage data in Microsoft Excel  

Venue
The Village Hotel Swansea

Date
Wednesday May 9^th – 2:30pm – 4:00pm

To reserve a place either click here or email mail@bevanbuckland.co.uk

These workshops are free and anyone is welcome to attend.

Two free Sage Accounts workshops at the Village Hotel Swansea

Bevan & Buckland are holding two FREE Sage client workshops at the Village hotel Swansea on May 9th.

The morning session will run from 9:30am until about 11am and is titled “Making operational tasks easier”.

Making operational tasks easier

Useful hints and tips for users of Sage 50 Accounts.

Overview:
This session is designed to help existing users of the Sage accounting software range understand how to use the features and functionality of the program that they may not be aware of. This session focuses on how to make the tasks that Sage accounts users do day-to-day easier.

Audience:
Sage 50 Accounts users, but some content will be relevant to Sage Instant users too. 

• How to get different views of your data in the program
• Customising screens so they show the information you need
• Customising data entry screens so they suit your business
• Dealing with customer refunds and refunds from your suppliers
• Create price lists for individuals and groups of customers
• How to use recurring orders and invoices
• Hints and tips for a successful bank reconciliation  

Venue
The Village Hotel Swansea

Date
Wednesday May 9^th – 9:30am – 11:30am

To reserve a place either click here or email mail@bevanbuckland.co.uk

These workshops are free to attend and anyone is welcome.

Sage 2012 Accreditation Exam – We Passed!

We are proud to announce that Bevan & Buckland has passed the Sage Accounts 2012 accreditation exam.

As a member of the ‘Sage Accounting Partner Programme’ we are required to sit this exam with every new release of a Sage Accounts or Payroll package.

This accreditation proves that we have the knowledge and expertise to sell and support the Sage Line 50 product range to our clients.

There are a number of great new features in Sage Accounts 2012 some are listed below:

• Installation and activation has been improved and netsetup is back.
• Performance has been improved even on networks.
• Quick Search
• Quick Print
• Interactive opening balances guidance wizard
• Lock dates – the ability to restrict users from transactions dated before a specific date.
• Chart of accounts preview pane
• Sage 50 Accounts on your Mobile (iPhone and Blackberry only)

Sage One, Sage Instant Accounts & Payroll, Sage 50 Accounts, Sage 50 Payroll, Sage ACT, Job Costing, Financial Forecasting.

At least 25% discount when you switch from your existing business software to Sage.

Additional discounts available if you’re a registered charity looking to purchase Sage.

If you would like more information, pricing or support on the Sage accounting products then please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01792 410100 or email sage@bevanbuckland.co.uk

http://www.bevanbuckland.co.uk

 

Free Sage charity accounts seminar

Are you a Charity – using or thinking of using Sage?

If you are then we have a few spaces left on our next workshop.

Bevan and Buckland offer free workshops with advice to charities and not or profit organisations that use or are interested in using Sage 50 Accounts.  These workshops demonstrate the benefits of Sage 50 Accounts for charities, helping you to get the most out of the software.

Specific areas covered in the workshop include:

• Charities Launch Pad
• VAT requirements for HMRC
• Funds – Unrestricted, Restricted & Endowment
• Donations via the Sales Ledger
• SOFA Categories for Chart Of Accounts to produce a SOFA report
• Gift Aid management
• Basic Membership Management
• HMRC Approved Gift Aid report
• Departmental Budgets
• Project Costing improvements
• Report Designer
• On line card payments
• Drillable reports
• Sage Health check

Can you join us?

Date: Tuesday 22 November

Venue: Village Hotel Swansea

Timing: 9.30-11.30am

Reserve your place by calling 01792 410100 or email events@bevanbuckland.co.uk or register online here.

We look forward to seeing you!

NEW: Sage 50 Accounts 2012 allows mobile Accounting!

Sage 50 Accounts is now available from the UK’s market leader and introduces a host of exciting new features

•  Lock data – Use this feature to prevent postings before a specific date.  This will give clients greater control.  
• Quick search – This feature helps you quickly find records and transactions. Efficiency on Sage Accounts 50 has had a major improvement.
•  Quick print – You no longer need to select a layout every time you print an invoice, quote or order with this feature.
•  Support home page – Provides all the key information about your software.
•  Chart of Accounts improvements – To make it easier to produce your management reports and show profit before and after taxation.
•  Recovery tools and My data – To support you with fixing any corruption in your data.
•  Speed upgrade – increase in speed so that in many modules the user isn’t left looking at the green task bar for long amounts of time.

 Make note: Sage 50 will no longer be supporting Sage Accounts 2008 and earlier, so you need to upgrade to get the full support and latest features.

What’s more- you can access Sage 50 Accounts at a touch of a button on your smartphone allowing anytime, anywhere access to business data! Click here to watch the demo.

 

The Sage 50 Mobile app shows:                                            

•      Totals for cash in the bank
•      Amounts owed and owing
•      Net balance
•      Searchable Customer and Supplier lists
•      Quotation module
•      Banking facilities
•      Pricelists, Reports and Stock
•      Project Costing modules (depending on version).

The mobile app itself is free but must be tied to a Sage 50 Accounts desktop host. The Plus and Professional versions support extra functionality on mobile devices, and accountants can set their app up to review and access multiple user accounts.

 

If you need any further help regarding Sage 50 Accounts 2012, take a look at our Sage services page. Alternatively, why not contact our IT Manager Ian on: 01792 410105 or email:   ian@bevanbuckland.co.uk