Business Accountz Basic

Business Accountz Basic for Mac OSX 10.4+, Windows Vista/XP/7, Linux

Designed to keep the books for all types of business, whether sole-trader, partnership, limited company, VAT or non-VAT registered. Business Accountz Basic makes bookkeeping enjoyable and simple. You can see and edit everything you enter, and using Accountz Rapid Data Entry system, you will do it far more quickly than anything else currently available.

Business Accountz Basic is pure bookkeeping. That is, it is 100% transaction based, rather than form based which most other software is. The advantage is that you can take all your source documents (eg. invoices, receipts, bank statements etc) and enter them in one after another in any order directly into a table.

Once entered you can re-arrange them in any order you like (eg. view them by Tax Date, VAT Date, Amount, Reference etc.). You can also edit anything whenever you like directly in the table. If you are happy with an entry, you can lock it to avoid any accidental editing. Of course, you can also unlock any transactions too, so you will never be forced to make traditional correcting entries unless you want to.

However, probably the most important feature of Business Accountz is the simplicity of transactions. The most important of which are labelled From and To. These replace the traditional double-entry terms Credit and Debit and has the simple effect of making book-keeping understandable to everyone. Here is an example: paying off your credit card. The money comes From your bank and goes To your credit card, and that is exactly how you enter it into the system. A sale: the comes From a sales account and goes To your bank (or Unpaid Invoices if it is on credit). A payment: the payment comes From your bank (or cash, credit card etc.) and goes To some expense account. Nothing could be simpler.

If you are VAT registered, that is also included within the single transaction that you make. All you need to specify is the VAT code, for example, selecting the 'Standard VAT' rate will auto-calculate the VAT for you.

Everything is updated immediately, so you can see precisely what you have in the bank, what you owe suppliers, your VAT return etc, and almost all of these views are obtained with 1 or 2 clicks. Accountz software has been designed from the start to use the smallest number of mouse clicks (or keyboard presses). This has the following benefits:

Faster data entry
Faster reporting
Easier to remember
Saves you time
Saves you money
If you want to produce invoices and need customer tracking, statements and quotations, then you will need Business Accountz Professional.

Business Accountz Basic Features

Pure, fast bookkeeping
Fully editable
Instant VAT returns
Exports to spreadsheets
Accountant ready reports
Free lifetime forum support

Business Accountz Professional for Mac OSX 10.4+, Windows Vista/XP/7, Linux

Designed to keep the books for all types of business, whether sole-trader, partnership, limited company, VAT or non-VAT registered. Business Accountz Professional makes bookkeeping enjoyable and simple and adds Invoicing, Quotes, Estimates and customer tracking to the Basic system.

Business Accountz Professional has all the features of the Basic edition plus full customer tracking. It includes the designer so you can create invoices, estimates, quotations, credit notes and delivery notes using your own logo and other graphics. You have full control over the design including all text, colours, fonts and tables. You can also use it with pre-printed stationery, but one of the beauties of Business Accountz Professional is that you don't need to buy expensive proprietary stationery, just use blank paper!
 

Full customer tracking is added to this version of the range. Each customer can have an unlimited number of contacts, and each of those can be linked to files or folders on your computer. You can also see your complete customer history right back to day 1. And that includes all your quotes and estimates too. Accountz software is all about saving time, so common tasks such as converting quotes to invoices can be done with a single click.

Tracking unpaid invoices is also straight forward, 1 click and you can see precisely what a customer owes you and how overdue they are. Individual terms can be set for different customers and you have the choice of traditional end of the month statements or strict number of days since the invoice was issued. If you have problems with credit control, adopting strict terms and the ability to see exactly who owes you what and sending statements should greatly increase your cash flow.

Other features of Professional include preset transactions. You can set as many of these as you like and call them up with 2 clicks of the mouse. It is instant invoicing with the minimum of effort. You can also use them to input regular payments and transfers too. So for example, if you buy stationery on a regular basis, set up a preset, name it 'stationery' and call it up every time you need to that kind of transaction. Enter the date and total amount and it is done. It is one of the things that makes accountz software the fastest in the world for data entry.

All data from accountz software is cross-platform compatible, so if you use a Mac and your accountant uses a PC, no problem, you can share the data. Of course, you can export all reports including a full nominal ledger activity report and trial balance and email direct to your accountant if they would prefer that. By the way, if terms like nominal ledger sound like gobbledegook, no need to worry. Pretty much everything in Business Accountz is written in terms you will understand. For example, credit and debit are replaced with From and To. Accounting made easy in other words. Where's the money coming From? the Bank. Where's it going To? Motor Expenses. If you can understand that, you can keep your books with confidence.

Business Accountz Professional Features

• Manage customers
• Design and print invoices
• Send quotations and estimates
• Track unpaid invoices
• Pure, fast bookkeeping
• Fully editable
• Instant VAT returns
• Exports to spreadsheets
• Accountant ready reports
• Free lifetime forum support

We are delighted to announce a new product: Home Accountz. This replaces our ever faithful Personal Accountz software.

Home Accountz has been rewritten from the ground up using the same technology we used for our flagship product Business Accountz. That is why we decided to give it a new name.

New Features Include

• Import CSV as well as QIF and OFX
• Powerful user definable views
• View/Edit multi-accounts and individual accounts
• Multi-currency
• Extensive charting
• Video how to's
• And lots more...

A huge benefit this application has over other software of this type is that just about every table of data you see is fully editable. It uses a fantastic technology called 'Views'. Views enable you to set up tables the way you want them. You choose which columns to show or hide, their order and size and sorting. You then complete the view by defining powerful filters and charts and graphs. To use these views, just name them and they can be accessed at will from a simple drop down menu. There are a number of preset views for you to play with including the ability to forecast, view just the last week, view uncleared transactions and many more.

But Views is only one great aspect of Home Accountz. Because it uses a tree structure for your accounts and categories, which is fully editable, you can create as complicated or as simple a set of accounts as you want (but don't worry, it comes pre-installed with a simple set of accounts ready to go). No other accounting software has ever given this kind of flexibility, and it is amazingly powerful. For example you could set up a group called Expenses (there is one there by default when you run the software by the way!), then add a further group to that called Motor, then add another group in there for, say, Ford. Inside the Ford group you can have Petrol, MOT, Insurance, Servicing etc. The balances are shown hierachically, so you can not only see at a glance your overall expenses, but also your total Motor expenses within that, and your total Ford costs, right down to how much you spent on servicing. You will know precisely how much you have spent and on what.

Home Accountz also includes one of the most powerful budgeting modules ever seen. You can set budgets for complete groups and have them automatically averaged monthly, but you can also go right down to individual levels and manually change individual months too. So for example, you may want to budget, say, 250 a month on Food, but for Holidays you may want to set a single budget for July of 1,000. You can create multiple budgets too, then compare them with your real spending, all at the click of the mouse. Home Accountz is super fast. And most things only take a mouse click or two, so you will rarely need to refer to the extensive set of video tutorials available from the Help menu.

On top of all this, you can also include Direct Debits, Direct Credits, Standing Orders and in fact any type of transaction you want to automate. Home Accountz then inserts those automatically for you (you can even back track them), but better still, it uses them to forecast your bank(s) and any other account up to a year ahead. Never go overdrawn again without your knowledge.

Finally you can import data in 3 different format: CSV, OFX and QIF. That means you can import files exported from the likes of Microsoft Money and Intuit's Quicken as well as from many banks and financial institutions. There is so much more to Home Accountz, but the best part is just playing around with it to see the possibilities. Enjoy.

Personal Accountz Software for PC/Mac

Personal Accountz tracks your bank, credit cards, savings, loans and shares in the simplest possible way. You can enter all your transactions in the same window in any order so you can see exactly what you have done.

Your balances update in real time: you will always know what you have in the bank, what you have left till the end of the month, whether you will go overdrawn in the future, on what date, and by how much.

With automated direct debits and rapid data entry including our unique single key press preset entries there is no faster way to keep on top.

Features

• Download bank and credit card statements (OFX)
• Convert QIF files (Intuit Quicken and Microsoft Money)
• New Accounts tree view for easy grouping
• Modern tabbed interface for fast navigation
• Simple upgrade for version 5 users

QuickBooks Pro 2008 PC

QuickBooks Pro 2008 is the leading choice of small businesses for fast and easy financial management.  Track money going in and out of your business more accurately. Routine tasks like payroll, invoicing, tracking bills and cheque-writing can be done in minutes instead of hours. With one click, see past-due invoices or overdue bills. Or instantly see your entire business relationship with any customer or supplier.

QuickBooks Pro has customised reports that show you how every facet of your business is doing. When you want to share your data, you can seamlessly import and export from programs like Microsoft Excel^.

QuickBooks Pro also helps you create, customise and print professional forms. There are over 100 templates to get you started, so creating your own look is fast and easy. You can even print letters and envelopes with Microsoft Word^. With QuickBooks Pro, youll spend less time on books and more time on business.

Key Features & Benefits

 The leading choice of small businesses for fast and easy financial management
 Manage employee payroll
 Manage customer and supplier relationships
 Seamlessly share data with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
 Detailed, customised reports keep you on top of your business
 Create and customise professional-looking business forms
 Quickly and seamlessly manage routine accounting tasks including accounts payable & receivable, creating invoices, paying bills, tracking inventory
 Process payroll and use the Payroll Centre to ensure payroll compliance & employee compensation
 Customer, Supplier, and Employee Centres put important details in one simple screen
 Seamlessly share data with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
 Over 120 customisable reports show you what is happening in every facet of your business 
 Over 100 templates let you create or customise invoices, estimates, statements and more for your business

Manage your cash flow

Sage Instant Accounts has a range of tools to help you keep track of money going in and out of your business Quickly see who owes you money & know exactly when it's due. Easily identify which payments and customers you need to chase up. Win new business by creating and storing quotations for prospective customers. Generate and save invoices to help you get paid on time. See how much profit you'll make on a sale before you commit. Automatically allocate credits against invoices to save time and cut down on manual errors. Record till sales and cash takings. Take credit card and PayPal payments through integration with Sage Pay. Add 'Pay now' buttons to invoices and statement to encourage prompt payment. Reconcile with your bank account at the touch of a button for up-to-date balances.

Prepare reports

There are many benefits to our reporting functions: Prepare essential information for audits. Produce Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports. View instant reports that are easy to browse, select, and add as 'favourites'.Store, record and print barcodes on to any document or report.

Stay within the law

Submit VAT returns, securely and online, to HM Revenue & Customs - this is a requirement from 2010. Distinguish between goods and services by setting separate tax codes. Prepare VAT returns and securely submit to HMRC online, also now includes the Flat Rate VAT scheme.

Work the way you want to

Apply your own flexible discounts to quotes to help you win business. Generate a European Community sales list or calculate reverse charge VAT, if you need to. Share information electronically with your accountant. You can both continue to work on the accounts at the same time. Manage your time with integrated diary and automated reminders. Automatically download online sales information using Sage Pay.

Support and advice comes as standard

45 days' free telephone support - If you've got any questions, our friendly team of technicians are ready to answer them. SageCover Online - A helping hand to keep your business running smoothly. Sage Health and Safety Advice - Stay up-to-date with all the latest health and safety legislation.Video demos, practice mode and practice data will help you get up and running.

Manage your cash flow

Create quotations and invoices. Bank reconciliations for up-to-date balances. Automatically allocate credits against invoices to save time and cut down errors. Record till sales and cash takings. Take credit card and PayPal payments through integration with Sage Pay.

Prepare reports

With our reports, you can run queries on your financial data and get more detailed information. See report summaries at the touch of a button.Prepare essential information for audits. Produce Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports. View instant reports that are easy to browse, select, and add as 'favourites'. Store, record and print barcodes onto any document or report.

Up-to-date with legislation

Submit VAT returns, securely and online, to HM Revenue & Customs - this is a requirement from 2010. Distinguish between goods and services by setting separate tax codes.

Keep control of your stock, accounts and VAT

Our software is flexible and allows you to change settings to meet your needs. Perform stock takes and automatically update stock levels. Share information electronically with your accountant. You can both continue to work on the accounts at the same time. Manage your time with integrated diary and automated reminders. Generate a European Community sales list or calculate reverse charge VAT, if you need to.

Support and advice comes as standard

We offer a range of support to meet your needs, all included with the software. 45 days' free telephone support - If you've got any questions, our friendly team of technicians are ready to answer them. SageCover Online - A helping hand to keep your business running smoothly. Sage People Advice - Stay up-to-date with all the latest health & safety legislation. Video demos, practice mode, e-Learning and practice data will help you get up and running.

Pay employees quickly and easily

A simple payslip like view makes the process of paying your employees simple and quick. Sage Instant Payroll will automatically calculate the PAYE and NIC due and net pay, then you can simply print the employee’s payslip at the click of a button.

Easily manage Payroll Year End

Sage Instant Payroll makes the process of submitting your returns electronically to the HMRC simple and efficient, taking the complication and worry out of your Payroll Year End.

View Customer List in Sage Instant Accounts

Get instant access to customer information, including contact details, purchase history, debt level, credit and trading terms. Your suppliers are as important as customers and with Sage Instant Accounts you have everything you need to keep track of what you buy and manage debt and outgoings.

View an audit trail of your financial transactions

The Financials window lists the transactions entered. Information available includes an Audit Trail, Trial Balance, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Quick Ratio Report, Budget Report, Prior Year Report, Financial Reports, Producing your VAT Return, Using the Audit Assistant and Transactional-Based Management Reports.

Manage contacts

Store data for customers, suppliers, employees or even friends. With the Contact Record you can record notes, history of communications such as emails or changes to main contact, helping you to keep track of tasks or activities.

Record and develop sales leads effectively

Manage sales leads from enquiry to closure with customised opportunities. Add new fields, tailor products and services and personalise layouts. Plus sales tracking helps improve the way you manage leads - sales opportunities behave and look like contacts, groups and companies, making them flexible to suit your business.

Sage Instant Payroll is easy to use and navigate

An improved user interface lets you easily navigate your software and access key tasks quickly.

Effeciently pay your staff

Pay employees quickly and easily

Paying your employees simple and quick.

Sage Instant Payroll will automatically calculate the PAYE and NIC due and net pay, then you can simply print the employee’s payslip at the click of a button. Employer Diary helps you effectively manage absences

Record and manage absences

Record employee absence directly into the Employer Diary and quickly produce reports to review absence levels.

Easily manage Payroll Year End

Sage Instant Payroll makes the process of submitting your returns electronically to the HMRC simple and efficient, taking the complication and worry out of your Payroll Year End.

View Customer List in Sage Instant Accounts

Get instant access to customer information, including contact details, purchase history, debt level, credit and trading terms. Your suppliers are as important as customers and with Sage Instant Accounts you have everything you need to keep track of what you buy and manage debt and outgoings.

View an audit trail of your financial transactions

The Financials window lists the transactions entered. Information available includes an Audit Trail, Trial Balance, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Quick Ratio Report, Budget Report, Prior Year Report, Financial Reports, Producing your VAT Return, Using the Audit Assistant and Transactional-Based Management Reports.

Sage Instant Payroll Annual Licence Plans give you access to Sage Instant Payroll software, helping you pay your employees quickly and accurately. You’ll also have peace of mind that you’re compliant with the very latest legislation and receive support and guidance throughout the year - when you want it and the way you want it.

No previous payroll experience needed

Sage Instant Payroll is simple to set-up and easy to use.

• Choose when and how to pay your employees
• Print out payslips
• Manage employee information and complete employee records
• Easily correct mistakes by going back to a previous pay period

Manage payroll for up to 10 employees

If you have up to 10 employees, Sage Instant Payroll will help you run an effective payroll.

• Tax
• National Insurance
• Pensions
• Sick pay

Peace of mind that you're up-to-date with legislation

Sage Instant Payroll is accredited to HM Revenue & Customs' (HMRC) payroll standard.

• Receive updates from HMRC on employees' tax codes electronically
• Step-by-step guides to help you manage Year End requirements
• Submit forms such as P45, P35 and P60

Work the way you want to

Sage Instant Payroll lets you work the way you want to.

• Start your holiday year on any day of the year for complete flexibility
• Choose the layout of payslips and P45/P60s to fit your stationery and printer
• Archive PDF versions of year end reports so they're quick and easy to access
• Export payment figures to Sage Instant Accounts and Sage 50 Accounts