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Sage 50 simplifies payroll, payments, accounting for SMBs

Tuesday, September 01, 2015 — 11:44:17 (EDT)

Irvine, Calif., Sep. 1, 2015 - Sage, a leading provider of business management software and services to small and medium businesses, today announced the latest version of Sage 50 Accounting--U.S. Edition, its easy-to-use small business accounting software. New enhancements include two mobile apps, streamlined installation, and easy access to chat support through the product.

"The latest version of Sage 50 includes a number of enhancements requested by our customers and designed to make day-to-day tasks such as accounting, payroll and payments even easier for small business owners," said Connie Certusi, Sage EVP and general manager. "The new iPhone and iPad apps give customers the flexibility to check inventory and create quotes on the go, while the new chat feature allows customers to get help as soon as they need it without having to pick up the phone."

Sage added ten new enhancements to the product that were most requested by customers. This list includes: personalized text on customer emails, one-click invoice creation, easier credit card processing within the application, one-click purchase orders, easy order-to-invoice conversion, and customizable lists.

New features include:

• The Sage iPhone app: allows customers to view their Sage 50 inventory and quantities, customer contact info (with geo-location), purchase history and account status.

• The Sage Mobile Sales iPad app: presents real-time Sage 50 information in an attractive catalog display. Customers can create a quote, convert it to an order, and take payment on the spot.

• Chat support: Sage 50 now includes a chat link within the product for faster assistance, allowing customers to solve problems without picking up the phone.

• Streamlined installation: Now when customers upgrade, the product is silently installed. They are simply notified that there's an update, they click to accept, and it upgrades as they continue to work.

"Sage 50 has enough power and features to run the daily business, forecast for the future, and budget for the here and now," said Sage 50 customer Karen Rollins, Dornbracht Americas Inc. "The customized reporting allows for outstanding company visibility and forecasting, while the numerical and visual graphical illustrations are useful for our management meetings. I've had a great experience with customer and technical support, and you can't beat the price."

For more information on Sage 50 click www.sage.com/us/sage-50-accounting or call 877-495-9904.

About Sage Sage energizes the success of businesses and their communities around the world through the use of smart technology and the imagination of our people. Sage has reimagined business and brings energy, experience and technology to inspire our customers to fulfil their dreams. We work with a thriving community of entrepreneurs, business owners, tradespeople, accountants, partners and developers who drive the global economy. Sage is a FTSE 100 company with 14,000 employees in 24 countries. For more information, visit www.sage.com .

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Source: Company press release.