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03Oct

What’s new in Act! Premium v25.1

Act! has launched it latest offering with version 25.1 available in the UK now. Building upon the innovations in Act! Premium v25, Act! v25.1 further boosts business effectiveness with more tools to enhance security, gain richer insights, improve communication, and refine overall usability. Enhanced Security - Act! Premium v25.1 introduces Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to Act! Premium Desktop, provides an additional layer of security to prevent unauthorised account access and helps organisations comply with data protection and privacy regulations. Richer insights - Act! Premium...

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31Aug

Using Sage 50 Accounts to make better financial decisions

Sage 50 Accounts software does more than just calculate your taxes. It gives you a clear overview of your business cash flow all the time and from anywhere. Armed with this in-depth understanding, you can make better financial decisions within your business and see the impact of these decisions on your cash flow.Here’s how business owners have used Sage 50 Accounts to make informed and better business decisions.Sage Intelligence ReportingUncover insights buried in your accounting data using Sage 50...

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02Aug

Enhancing Security with Multi-Factor Authentication for Act! Premium Cloud

Your data is a valuable asset that needs to be protected, especially if it contains sensitive information. With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, it's never been more important to protect your data.Act! has recently introduced a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for its Act! Premium Cloud software for additional data protection. This cutting-edge security feature provides an additional layer of protection, ensuring that your valuable data remains safe from unauthorised access. What is Multi-Factor Authentication? Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is an advanced security protocol that adds an...

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12Jul

How to Grow your Email List: Top Tips

We’ve been shouting from the rooftops about email marketing for a while now, and it’s still the best return on investment compared to most other marketing activities. Email is ideal for every business, whether you sell B2B or B2C - email marketing helps you increase sales and keep customers for the long term.However, if your email list is looking a bit sparse, it needs to be built up to get the best return from your mail marketing. How do you...

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19May

Avoiding Common Accounting Mistakes: A Guide for Small Businesses

As a small business owner, it's easy to fall into common accounting pitfalls that can affect your business. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the most common accounting mistakes made by small businesses and provide practical tips to avoid them.By implementing sound accounting practices, you can ensure your business stays on the right financial track. Neglecting Regular Bookkeeping One of the biggest mistakes small businesses make is neglecting regular bookkeeping. Not keeping up-to-date and organised financial records can lead to...

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05May

Migrating to a new CRM system

Migrating data to a new CRM system can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. If you're considering migrating your data from a different CRM system to Act! CRM,  here are a few things you can do to make the process as easy as possible. Create a Migration Checklist We always suggest creating a migration checklist before moving to a different CRM system. This will help you stay organised and stop you missing any important steps in the...

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12Apr

How to create a landing page that works

A landing page can be a powerful tool for capturing leads, launching new products, or engaging potential customers. But how is a landing page different from a home page? While a home page typically provides an overview of your business and invites visitors to explore further, a landing page is a standalone page designed to achieve a specific goal, such as prompting a download, encouraging visitors to get in touch, or promoting a new product. Creating a Landing Page that Converts Landing...

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01Mar

Recording the Climate Change Levy in your Sage 50 Accounts software

With ongoing government attempts to reduce the environmental impact of UK businesses, various levies and taxes have featured in the spotlight recently. One of those being the Climate Change Levy.Introduced in 2001, the Climate Change Levy (CCL) is designed to make UK businesses more sustainable by promoting the efficient use of energy and reducing greenhouse gasses. In short, it aims to encourage businesses to consider their use fuel and compensates their impact on the environment as much as possible. How does...

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24Jan

Sage 50 Accounts V29 – What’s new?

The latest version of popular account software Sage 50 Accounts version 29 is available from 30th January 2023. For this latest iteration of the software, Sage has listened to customer’s feedback, making 50 Accounts easier and simpler to use. Building on the 22 new features added in V28.1, v29 sees even more enhancements based on customer requests logged via Sage Business Partners and directly through Sage City.Here are some of the most notable new features in Sage 50 Accounts v29. Improved...

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09Jan

Tax Codes for Sage 50 Accounts 2023

What tax codes do you need to use in your Sage 50 Accounts software? If you are registered for VAT you will need to charge VAT when you make taxable sales. The rate of VAT varies between different goods and services and not all transactions are applicable for VAT. Therefore, it’s important to check that you are charging the right amount of VAT for each type of transaction. Not sure which rate applies? See HMRC’s full list of VAT notices...

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