Business Software. Sage is this the best?

robert_harper_2000

Hello,


Just taken over the remaining director and now I need to learn how to do the books. Please could anyone advise me what is the best software for this? The previous director has recommended Sage.

Thanks

buglawton

There was a similar thread at
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=3804424#post3804424
maybe you could PM the poster who says he had experience of this.

Also a thread at:
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=2876534#post2876534

Or try a customized Spreadsheet approach:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BOOKKEEPING-ACCOUNTS-EXCEL-SPREADSHEET-SIMPLEX-D_W0QQitemZ330057282116QQihZ014QQcategoryZ3769QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

There is also a FREE package, Onestep Accounting, that I installed and evaluated, was quite impressed with but it exceeds the need of a Sole Trader so I didn't use it - see thread:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=2206743#post2206743

It is quite comprehensive and can be upgraded to be multi user/networked. Good if you need proper handling of Sales & Purchase Orders. Once you plug the correct account numbering structure in, it works a treat. You need to be slightly techy and most basic issues are solved by looking at the product forum.

gonzo10

We've just started using https://www.kashflow.co.uk

Very easy to use and there is no software to install.

ukbill69

kashflow is alwell good, but would you like hackers to get hold of your account information?, id say no, all accounts should not be used over web. I use excel and a laptop.

greenview1

Sage is brilliant, there is no comparison.

sammy115

Sage is very easy to use and grows with your business. Help desk excellent

buglawton

Sage Simply Accounting basic package is avail v. cheaply via Amazon U.S. but not UK, let us know if you try it, what you pay for it & how you get on, Robert.

robert_harper_2000

For the Payroll I was told RRP is £350 I was offered £225 as I have previous system and so this would be an upgrade.
http://shop.sage.co.uk/payroll.aspx

For the accounts package I have been advised
http://shop.sage.co.uk/instantaccounts.aspx
I wasn't told a price... going to call tomorrow again, where do you advise buying it? and will I get the after care support still??

Cheers, Kind Regards

mikewebs

Sage? yes yes yes yes yes yes!

This has to be the best 'industry standard' accounting software around.

I love it!

digp

We use sage start-up; not v. impressed with it as it is limiting us in what we can do!

ozskin

sage is industry standard and your accountant prob has it so you can send a disk instead of 1/2 a rainforest. not perfect but helpdesk v good and updates good and best of an indifferent bunch. we use instant and payroll and few probs and updates to keep you out of trouble