Many businesses are still cautious when spending, despite the green shoots of recovery that are beginning to emerge. And, many businesses are now turning to Software-as-a-Service to get more for their money!

ACT! SaaS is a pay as you go CRM solution that requires no initial outlay for licenses and hardware which ensures its users see a faster return on their CRM investment. ACT! by Sage is growing in popularity within the SME arena and with ACT! SaaS it is even more cost effective.

• Full CRM functionality
• Technical support included
• Reduced IT resources, in terms of staff and equipment
• Quick to deploy
• Secure
• Low cost monthly payments

For more information on ACT! SaaS.

ACT! by Sage 2010 has received a lot of attention because it has further blurred the line between contact management and CRM. ACT! 2010 is packed full of exciting features that bring it bang up to date, including:

• Built in E-Marketing functionality
• Customisable Opportunities
• New layout and navigation
• Social media integration
• i-Calendar compatibility

Existing ACT! users do not have to miss out on the great new features if you are currently using v9 or above there is an upgrade path available- which means you can get ACT! by Sage 2010 functionality for a fraction of the price.

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The latest version of Sage 50 HR, Sage 50 HR 2010, is now on sale, enabling users to keep track of all employee information while maintaining compliance with the latest legislation.

Sage 50 HR 2010 is ideal for businesses that want to keep employee information in one central location, if there is specific HR information you need to record and report on, for users that require HR software to integrate with Sage 50 Payroll 2007 upwards, or simply for those that want to upgrade to make use of the latest functionality.

New features in Sage 50 HR 2010 include:

• Seamless integration with Sage 50 Payroll
• Maintain accurate records by recording holidays in hours as well as days
• Automatic generation of statements of employment
• Reduce time spent by on manual searches by filtering information by specific criteria

For more information on Sage 50 HR 2010.

The latest version of Sage 50 Payroll was released on 2nd November 2009. So, in line with the new release we are looking at the range of improvements set to be included.

The new features within the 2010 version of Sage 50 Payroll include:

• Latest Legislation and Payment Processes
• Improved historical reporting
• Enhanced salary forecasts
• Updated minimum wage rates
• New HMRC online communication history
• New Quick Links

For more information on the latest release of Sage 50 Payroll.