The digital age has revolutionised the way businesses operate, but it isn’t always easy to know which type of software can be used to improve efficiency and performance. As an accountant or consultant, you may find yourself in a position where you notice your clients would benefit from upgrading their current accounting applications to something more advanced. However, you might not know what modern software to recommend.

Sage accounting software can benefit businesses of all sizes and it’s worth exploring in more detail, regardless of who your client is, the size of their business or what industry they operate in. Our teams at Envisage and Pimbrook are working together once again to provide advisory services to accountants and consultants so they can match their clients with the best Sage solutions, helping them to overcome the challenges they’re currently facing.

Below we have explored Sage software solutions in more detail and touched on the importance of choosing the right Sage partner to guide you towards the best products for your clients.

How do I know if Sage 50 still suits my business needs? 

Sage 50 began its life over 25 years ago as a product called Sage Sterling. It was really the beginning of small businesses having a Windows-based cost-effective in-house system for managing their finance function. This was an accounts package that was simple to use and gave small businesses the autonomy and control they needed to run and manage their businesses their way.

Traditionally, Sage 50 and other small business accounting systems were installed on a single PC or perhaps on a small network. They tended to focus on the core needs of the finance department although over time, they began to become more central in the operations of small businesses, with functionality such as Stock Control and Order Processing happening in real-time across the business.

In this latest Help & Advice post, our Connections Product Manager Ladislav Zimanyi discusses Connections and goes through some of the most common errors that may arise,  both in Retail Connect and Supplier Connect, and gives some simple tips on how to fix them. We've also put together a 20 minute video to help you fix these common errors. 

Why Do Errors Occur in Connections?

Connections sits between your Sage 50cloud or Sage 200cloud back office accounts system and your EPoS system. It also imports data from suppliers. The secret to creating a seamless administration process is in the set up and data mappings. Errors can occur for a variety of common reasons and so in this article, we point out some of these common errors and guide you through the steps to fix them.

For more details about Connections, check out  https://envisagecloud.ie/products/sage-integrated-apps/retail/

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