Sage,Xero,QuickBooks
or FreeAgent
Sage 50 Accounts Support
Sage 50 Accounts is a robust accounting software designed for small to medium-sized businesses with up to 50 user. It combines the reliability of desktop software with the flexibility of cloud connectivity, offering a comprehensive solution for managing your business finances. Managing your business finances is crucial, and Sage 50 Accounts is a powerful tool designed to help you do just that.
Sage Sterling was launched in 1989 and was a software solution that was installed on a local machine. Since its launch, there have been many re-branding exercises and in the latter years, software developed to lever the cloud. Sage 50 software is installed on your local machine, however, the primary Data Set, has been moved to the cloud.
Most issues with Sage relate to cloud connectivity or issues with the local software being outdated.
If you are struggling with Sage 50 Accounts, we may be able to help. Over the years, we have worked closely with many small to medium businesses to resolve issues. We would encourage all Sage 50 users, to ensure the software is supported under a maintenance agreement, to ensure you can speak to Sage directly when you do have issues. We can help, by stepping is and talking to sage directly if we are unable to resolve your issue.
Alternative SME Accounting Packages.
In the UK, the accounting software market is quite competitive, with several key players holding significant shares. Here are the approximate market shares of the major players:
QuickBooks: QuickBooks, developed by Intuit, holds around 32% of the UK market. It is widely used by small to medium-sized businesses for its user-friendly interface and comprehensive features.
Xero: Xero has a market share of approximately 28% in the UK. It is popular for its seamless integration with various business applications and real-time financial data access.
Sage: Sage, including Sage 50 Accounts, holds about 20% of the UK market. Sage is well-known for its robust accounting solutions tailored to different business sizes and needs.
FreeAgent: FreeAgent, which is particularly popular among freelancers and small businesses, holds around 9% of the market
Other Players: The remaining 11% of the market is shared among various other accounting software providers, including FreshBooks, Wave, and MYOB. These percentages reflect the competitive landscape of the accounting software market in the UK, with QuickBooks and Xero leading the way.
Changing Your Accounting Software.
It can be a massive disruption to business and introduce an element of risk, when changing the accounting platform. One driving factor may be the lack of functionality provided by your current system and the inability to lever automation and AI.
Ensure you tick all the boxes evaluating new platforms. Ensure the new platform can give you access to historic data by importing 7 years worth of transactions. You may find yourself paying for software maintenance on your current platform, to ensure you retain access to the historic data!
Get in touch if you are looking for support and guidance.