OCR is a method of transforming data digitally. Whether it be handwritten documents, images or receipts OCR software will convert your documents so that they can be saved electronically. OCR is now everyday life for most bookkeepers and accountants. In these modern times, most have steered away from ‘shoe box’ receipt archives. With the latest software such as AutoEntry, Dext, … Read More
MTD Upgrade to v25 of Sage 50
Thinking about a Sage 50 version 25 MTD Upgrade? We’ve had a number of phone calls from clients wanting to upgrade to Sage 50 version 25 in order to be compatible with the upcoming MTD requirements. The good news is that if you’re already a Sage user, the price you pay should be lower than the RRPs you may already … Read More
Common FAQ’s about Making Tax Digital
Making Tax Digital – What does it mean for your business? If you are VAT registered then you will need to start to keep a digital record (i.e. use software to record all your VAT invoices and receipts). If you are not VAT registered then digital record keeping is optional. If you are VAT registered and do not currently use … Read More
Making Tax Digital-Are you ready?
Making Tax Digital – Are you ready? With the ever looming deadline approaching, 1 April 2019, VAT-registered businesses in the UK will need to submit their VAT returns using “functional compatible software”, as part of HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) plans. One thing to remember is that from April 2019, if your VAT turnover is above the VAT threshold (currently … Read More
Important information Sage accounts sign in
Important information from Sage We are aware that you may be asked to enter your Sage ID sign in details when opening Sage Accounts. This is due to a Sage Drive update which will require you to re-enter your username and password. Re-entering your sign in details will allow you to access the program. If you cannot remember your email … Read More
Schedule backups using Backup Manager
Schedule backups using Sage Accounts Backup Manager The Backup Manager in Sage Accounts v21 and above makes managing your backups a walk in the park. You can schedule backups to run automatically so you don’t need to worry about them. You can still work in Sage Accounts while your backups are running and you don’t even need to have Sage … Read More
Sage 50 v24.2 Payroll is now available
The new update and download of sage v24.2 us now available for download and installation
Sage accounts crash when exporting on Outlook
Many of our customers have contacted us over the last month regarding issues resulting in a Sage accounts crash when exporting reports to Outlook, using Office 365. When they were attempting to export a report (for example invoices) they were receiving messages such as ‘SBDDesktop.exe has stopped working’ or Sage was just closing when emailing reports and layouts. This caused … Read More