It's a question we get asked many times: what is Sage software? Along with other questions like who are Sage and what does Sage do? So, in this blog post we'll be dispelling any myths, answering all these questions and explaining more about Sage, Sage Software and what we do here at Onesys.
Who Are Sage?
Sage are a leading provider of enterprise resource planning software, otherwise known as ERP software. The Sage Company was founded in the North East of England, and despite now working with businesses worldwide, their headquarters remain in Newcastle upon Tyne where it all started.
Today Sage are working with approximately 6.2 million businesses around the globe and are the world’s third largest supplier of enterprise resource planning software. In particular, Sage have been successful in providing its software solutions to small and medium sized businesses since it started in 1981.
What Does Sage Do?
Essentially Sage are software developers focusing on developing solutions specifically designed to help businesses. Originally Sage focussed on developing software for Accountants, but over the years their product range has expanded dramatically.
Not only do they provide software solutions and packages, but they now also offer services such as SagePay, an online payment gateway intended to simplify the payment process and Sage Live, which is a business management and accounting software in one.
What is Sage Software?
The key software solutions Sage offers can be roughly divided into three areas: Accounting, Payroll and Human Resource Management and Payments.
Precisely which software solutions are available in which country differs slightly, as the products tend to be specifically tailored for each region’s specific accounting, payroll and taxation legislation. For example,
Sage 50c Accounts is specific to UK businesses, whereas Sage One is a worldwide software solution.
Who needs Sage Software?
Businesses who rely on software…
If your business is already using software solutions to help manage business processes, then you need to make sure you have the most up-to-date programmes if you’re going to run your business as efficiently as possible.
Whether it’s making sure your software has the latest anti-virus software, to keeping up with HMRC guidelines and legislation, if this is important to your business, then you need Sage software solutions which make it easy to stay up-to-date and compliant.
Businesses with HR headaches…
If its managing Human Resources that your team finds challenging, then Sage software solutions can help ensure you are always operating legally as well as minimising the admin.
Businesses with contractors and suppliers…
If your business works with contractors and suppliers then it’s important to make your payments on time. Sage Payroll software in particular as well as their payment services can help you avoid additional charges caused by late payments and keep your partners happy.
Growing businesses…
Finally, if your business is going through a period of growth and change, whether that’s opening new premises, employing new staff or going global, the Sage software solutions are adaptable and flexible so they can grow and change with you.
Where does Onesys fit in?
Onesys is the largest UK partner of Global Business Systems and Sage Professional Services Division and the fastest growing Sage reseller in Yorkshire. Primarily we deliver complete software systems fully integrated with associated accounting, EIS, timesheet software and project systems configured to suit our clients’ needs. To date, we have successfully supplied and supported these systems across businesses in the UK and as far afield as Hong Kong.
At Onesys we believe our passion for technology and service excellence will make a positive difference to you and your business.
We really care about the quality of the services we provide and understand the value of creating long-term relationships with you.
Our team of skilled IT professionals always abide by the principles of clear communication, transparency and mutual respect.
We take pride in our work, our team and our achievements and we look forward to working with you.