Chapter 1

Introducing Sage 50 Accounts

In This Chapter

arrow Introducing the Sage software range

arrow Considering SageCover

arrow Installing the software

arrow Getting help from the wizard

arrow Navigating around Sage

In this chapter, I introduce you to the Sage 50 Accounts software range. I show you how easily you can install the software and give you a guided tour, so that you can get up and running quickly – essential for busy people!

Sage works on the principle that the less time you spend doing your accounts, the more time you can spend on your business, so makes each process as simple as possible.

I also discuss SageCover, an optional technical support package, which is an addition worth considering. If you experience software problems, SageCover can help. For small businesses, this support is like having an IT department at the end of a phone.

Looking at the Varieties of Sage

Sage’s developers understand that every business is different and that each business has different needs. As a result, they’ve ...

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