VANCOUVER, BC, November 3 / MARKET WIRE/ --
Sage Software announced today the
availability of the new Simply Accounting by Sage 2009 product line,
including Simply Accounting Enterprise 2009 and a free, downloadable
express version of the new Simply Accounting First Step 2009 for
start-ups. Also new in the 2009 product line are online business services
that include secure credit card processing using Sage Payment Solutions
technology, more features in the Learning Centre to get businesses up and
running quickly, and comprehensive reporting for tighter oversight and
management in a challenging economic environment.
"As the #1 choice of accountants and small businesses in Canada(1), we are
poised to become even more of a resource to small businesses with our 2009
product line and new service offerings, and we will be introducing more
convenient business services in the very near future to help businesses
from start-up to success," said Jamie Sutherland, general manager, Simply
Accounting by Sage. "With this release of Simply Accounting we continue to
provide the easy-to-use accounting that small businesses have come to
depend on from Sage Software, along with more features and services that go
beyond accounting to help small business owners better manage and grow
their companies."
A fully bilingual French and English accounting solution, Simply Accounting
2009 includes integration with business management services that place
accounting tasks and expanded support features at the fingertips of small
businesses, to help save them time and money, including:
Simply Accounting Enterprise 2009
The most comprehensive, cost-efficient accounting solution in Canada for
growing small businesses, Simply Accounting Enterprise 2009 includes the
multi-language and multi-currency capabilities that have long been an
integral part of the product line, plus more scalability, security,
reporting and payroll management features:
Free Simply Accounting First Step 2009 express download
Newly available this year is a free, downloadable version of Simply
Accounting First Step 2009, which includes basic accounting features such
as invoicing, management of GST/HST and PST/QST, print to PDF and reports.
This free download is available to help new small businesses get started
with basic automated accounting, and have the ability to move up the Simply
Accounting line as their needs demand.
In addition to award-winning Simply Accounting support and service, small
businesses can work with the over 9,000 Simply Accounting partners across
Canada. The Simply Accounting partner program is one of the best in Canada
with two times more accounting recommenders than its closest competitor.
Sage Software offers Canadian small and medium-sized businesses a portfolio
that includes Simply Accounting by Sage, Sage BusinessVision 50 Accounting,
and Sage Accpac ERP, which is part of the Sage Accpac Extended Enterprise
Suite that includes integrated SageCRM.
Pricing and Availability
Simply Accounting by Sage 2009 is currently shipping and will be available
at Canadian retailers nationwide by mid-November. Simply Accounting First
Step 2009 (formerly Simply Accounting Entrepreneur) is $49.99. The Simply
Accounting First Step 2009 (express version) is free to download at
http://www.simplyaccounting.com/products/first_step/
.
Simply Accounting Pro 2009 (formerly Simply Accounting Basic) single-user
is $149; $349 with payroll included. Simply Accounting Premium is $299;
$499 with payroll included. Simply Accounting Enterprise 2009 is available
for direct purchase from Sage Software, a five-user license is $1,249, and
a ten-user license available for $2,499. All prices listed are in CDN
dollars.
To learn more about Simply Accounting by Sage 2009, SimplyCARE Plans and
special rebate offers for small businesses switching from a competing
accounting package, please visit:
www.simplyaccounting.com
.
For more information on integrated credit card processing through Sage
Payment Solutions, please visit
www.sagepayments.ca/simplyaccounting
.
About Sage Software
Sage Software supports the needs, challenges and dreams of nearly 2.9
million small and medium-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 business management software and services
to small and medium-sized businesses. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on
the London Stock Exchange in 1989. Sage Group now has 5.7 million customers
and employs over 14,800 people worldwide. For more information, please
visit the web site at
www.sagesoftware.com
or call (866) 308-2378.
(1) Based on an independent survey of 296 accounting software decision
makers of Canadian businesses conducted in June 2008 and an independent
survey of 331 accountants who work with small business clients conducted in
Canada in May 2008.
©2008 Sage Software, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Contacts:
Marchell Gillis
770-724-4256
marchell.gillis@sage.com
Eric Tang
416-422-7200
eric.tang@porternovelli.com
