-- A new home window design that offers improved navigation within the
product, along with easier access to information, including balances and
reports using customizable shortcuts which can be placed on the desktop to
streamline tasks;
-- The incorporation of the flexible MySQL database, which offers small
businesses more scalability for expanding data, while minimizing
transaction slow downs, and;
-- Reporting improvements such as dynamic onscreen sorting, report layout
enhancements, and print to PDF capability.
With more than a half million registered users, Simply Accounting is the
trusted standard for Canadian small businesses. The introduction of Simply
Accounting Enterprise at the advanced end of the product line and the
entry-level Simply Accounting Entrepreneur offers businesses from
single-person, home-based start-up companies up to growing small businesses
a simple range of products from which to choose the right accounting
solution for each phase of the business lifecycle.
For growing small businesses, Simply Accounting Enterprise extends the
product line further to serve companies that are not ready to migrate to
more robust, sophisticated mid-market systems such as Sage BusinessVision
50 Accounting or Sage Accpac ERP (enterprise resource planning).
In addition to the new features and functionality improvements in the
overall Simply Accounting 2008 product line, Simply Accounting Enterprise
provides a five- or ten-concurrent-user license, serialized inventory, and
enhanced role-based security that enables an administrator to allow
multiple users to access specifically assigned data.
The purchase of Simply Accounting Enterprise includes the SimplyCARE with
Payroll and Support service plan, which provides unlimited(1) access to
customer support, automatically delivered product upgrades, and access to
payroll tax updates for twelve months. Simply Accounting also provides
conversion tools from other accounting software packages including
QuickBooks®, MYOB® and Quicken®.
To further extend the reach of the product line, Sage Software has entered
into strategic partnerships with leading office retailer Staples and the #1
ranked bank in Quebec, the National Bank of Canada, to provide Simply
Accounting Entrepreneur to their small business customers. The Simply
Accounting Entrepreneur product, co-branded with Staples, can be purchased
exclusively from Staples at one of the retail locations across Canada or
via their e-store, www.staples.ca. To find out more about National Bank of
Canada, visit www.bnc.ca
Simply Accounting is the #1 recommended accounting software in Canada,
according to a recent survey of Canadian accountants conducted by an
independent consultant.(2)
Small businesses can work with one of the more than 8,000 Simply Accounting
Partners across Canada to determine the right accounting package for their
business needs. To locate a Simply Accounting Partner in your area, please
visit www.simplyaccounting.com/findconsultant
Pricing and Availability
Simply Accounting by Sage 2008 is currently shipping and will be available
at Canadian retailers nationwide by mid-November. Simply Accounting
Entrepreneur is available exclusively at Staples locations throughout
Canada or via their e-store for $49.99. Simply Accounting (formerly Simply
Accounting Basic) single-user has a suggested retail price (SRP) of $149;
with payroll included at $349. Simply Accounting Premium two-user is
priced at $249; with payroll included at $449. Simply Accounting Enterprise
is available for direct purchase from Sage Software, with a five-user
license available at an SRP of $1,249, and a ten-user license at $2,499.
All prices listed are in CDN dollars.
For more information on Simply Accounting by Sage 2008, SimplyCARE Plans
and special rebate offers for small businesses switching from a competing
accounting package, please visit: www.simplyaccounting.com
In addition to Simply Accounting, Sage Software also offers Canadian
growing small and mid-sized businesses a portfolio that includes Sage
BusinessVision 50 Accounting and Sage Accpac ERP.
About Sage Software
Sage Software supports the needs, challenges and dreams of nearly 2.8
million small and mid-sized business customers in North America through
easy-to-use, scalable and customizable software and services. Our products
support accounting, operations, customer relationship management, human
resources, time tracking, merchant services and the specialized needs of
the construction, distribution, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofit and
real estate industries. Sage Software is a subsidiary of The Sage Group
plc, a leading global supplier of accounting and business management
software solutions and related products and services for small and
mid-sized businesses. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock
Exchange in 1989 and the Group now has 5.4 million customers and employs
over 13,000 people worldwide. For more information, please visit the Web
site at www.sagesoftware.com/moreinfo or call (866) 308-2378.
©2007 Sage Software, Inc. All rights reserved.
(1) Support Specialists reserve the right to limit calls or online
chat sessions to one hour.
(2) Information based on an online survey of 574 accountants who work
with small business clients, conducted in Canada in August 2007.
Contact Information: Contacts: Marchell Gillis 770-724-4256 marchell.Gillis@sage.com Mark Priscaro 925-931-7048 mark.priscaro@sage.com