To combat the recession many small business owners have been working longer hours, with a third working over 50 hours per week, half of which working 65 hour weeks- Abbey and Alliance and Leicester.

As the greens hoots of recovery begin to appear small business owners should invest in software solutions to streamline business processes, enhancing efficiency throughout the business.

ACT! by Sage CRM can be utilised by multiple departments across a business, improving workforce productivity and customer service- vital as buying behaviours change.

Find out more about ACT! by Sage.

The government have announced that the VAT rate will return to 17.5% on 1st January 2010. Ensure that you are prepared for the VAT increase by taking out Technical Support when you purchase Sage 50 Accounts software.

Sage 50 Accounts 2010 provides all the tools required to run your accounts efficiently and effectively. However, a technical support contract will guarantee you additional back up for Sage 50 Accounts when you need it:

• Telephone, email and remote support to guide you through unfamiliar processes
• Assistance when technical errors occur
• Guidance to handle legislative changes, ensuring you remain complaint and avoid fines

For more information about Sage 50 Accounts.

Office Accounting is no longer being distributed leaving users searching for an alternate solution. And, it is thought more people will be turning to the market leader, Sage 50 Accounts 2010.

Sage 50 Accounts 2010 offers all the tools required by a small business to run their accounts successfully, managing everything from cash flow through to year end accounts. What’s more Sage 50 Accounts 2010 is geared up to support online submissions, which will be compulsary after April 2010.

For more information on Sage 50 Accounts 2010.