Sage 50

Sandy Dog

Sage sent me an email a few days ago offering me a discount on the purchase of Sage 50, the offer closing today, Thursday. I only read it at about 5 pm so I spoke to them to ask for an extension. They said that the offer closed at 6 pm today but I think that they may extend the offer to me if I call them early tomorrow morning.

I have been considering buying Sage 50 for some time to learn from and use. Also I am looking to set up in business and what I really wanted to know is whether or not it is virtuallly essential to purchase if I am to set up in business.

Also, if I was dealing with a builder who has CIS deducted from his invoices, is it necessary to buy the CIS add-on or can I account for his CIS without needing the add-on.

Lady Gaga

Sage

Hello Trevor, I don't think it is necessary to use Sage. Why don't you download the free trial version of VT+ its a lot cheaper than Sage and you get to use it for 60 days before you have to make your mind up. I actually prefer it to Sage now!

Best wishes

Monsoon

Solar Accounts
VT T+
VT Cashbook
Accounts Portal.


Don't even look at Sage, it's overpriced and its modern competitors blow it out of the water.

Gem7321

If you do decide to go for sage (another Solar supporter here! http://www.solaraccounts.co.uk/offer/ALTE5043) you don't need the CIS add on. I create a dummy bank account called CIS deductions and use this to clear the CIS balance on customer ledgers then I'm left with a total for the year. Then I use another dummy bank account for any suppliers with CIS deductions.

Sandy Dog

Sage 50 - Thanks

Thanks to each one of you for your replies.

I have also heard from another source that accounting life goes on without sage. Sage want £560 + VAT so, even if Sage gave me a 50% discount, VT and Solar are quids in cheaper. I shall be giving both a trial before I choose.

Thanks Gem re your tip on CIS - I'll give that a go too.