10 Ways Sage Peachtree Beats the Competition
Most accounting software will help you with day-to-day accounting such as payables and
receivables, but you need more than that to fully manage your finances. Sage Peachtree
is perfect for small businesses because it delivers many easy-to-use, powerful features
that you won’t find with other options. For accuracy, control and results that ultimately
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lead to success, Sage Peachtree beats the competition!
1 Real, double-entry accounting principles – just like CPAs
Most business owners are not CPAs, but that does not mean you should keep your business books using the same method as your
personal accounts. Double-entry accounting is more accurate than other methods and is an industry best practice. It recognizes the
dual nature of every financial transaction expressed by the basic accounting equation, Assets = Liabilities“…remarkable
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2 In-depth audit and security functions to protect your data (and your money)
Your small business cannot afford to lose money because of accounting errors or fraud. The Sage
Peachtree Internal Accounting Review1 can find accounting errors with up to 15 different checks of
data. It looks for common mistakes as well as suspicious transactions. Plus, with module- and
screen-level security and audit trails, you can track who is entering data, editing existing entries,
or accessing particular functions.
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3 Customized dashboards and management centers so you stay in the know
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4 Business analytics and reporting that help you make better decisions
Wondering which customers to target or where your best opportunities are for profitability?
With Sage Peachtree Business Intelligence2, you can create customized reports that help you
answer these questions and discover new insights into your business. This integrated reporting
and analysis solution lets you build custom reports using your Sage Peachtree data and the
familiar interface of Microsoft® Excel®. Once you create the report, you can save it for future
use so it’s always up-to-date with the latest data.
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5 Strong inventory management that improves your bottom line
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A true strength of Sage Peachtree, its inventory management easily helps control costs and reduces errors. Create and track inventory
based on color, style, size, and more. Reserve inventory requested on purchase and sales orders. Even monitor inventory levels and
automatically create a purchase order to replenish inventory. You also can:
• Establish up to 10 different price levels per item
• Update prices by dollar amount or percentage
• Choose from several different inventory costing methods including Average, LIFO,
FIFO, and Specific-Unit costing
• Track warranty and repair information with serialized inventory
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6 Project and job management tools to help increase profitability
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Sage Peachtree saves time by quickly giving you answers to job-related questions in the Job and Project Management Center. In addition,
the robust change order tracking system lets you see how job changes affect profitability by tracking estimated expenses and revenue
down to phase and cost code. You can also follow even the most complex jobs with Order Process Workflow. This unique feature tracks
the status of each step and lets you notify the next person in the process with a status and specific notes.
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8 Accounting solutions from Sage that grow with you
Whether you plan to add employees, expand your inventory, or diversify your business, Sage offers a solution for every stage of your
business with easy upgrades to more robust features and functionality. Sage Peachtree Quantum provides a high-performance option
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9 Training and support you can count on
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With U.S.-based technical support, in-product tips and tricks, and online training, you’ll feel secure knowing that assistance is close at
hand when you need it. With a Sage Business Care subscription, you can call support at your convenience, automatically receive product
upgrades, access a dedicated account manager, and even get help with questions about your Sage Peachtree data in Excel4.
10 Extended services for expanded functionality
Sage Peachtree integrates with a range of services and third-party add-on solutions so you
can accept credit cards, process payroll, perform online back-up, remotely access your
computer, and more. Access a complete range of expanded business functions including:
accounting, operations, customer relationship management, human resources, time tracking,
and merchant services.
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In addition to these 10 market-leading qualities, Sage Peachtree comes equipped with cash flow
management tools, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook® integration, and a wide range of built-in
features that maximize visibility into your business finances. For an easy-to-use solution that provides the accuracy, control, and insight
you need to get the results you want, Sage Peachtree beats the competition. For more information, visit www.Peachtree.com.
Note: Features vary by product. Please visit www.peachtree.com for a list of specific product features.
1 Sage is not liable or responsible for any fines or penalties that may result from errors in your company accounting records. The Internal Accounting Review is not intended
to uncover all questionable transactions. 2 Additional fees required. Only available with Sage Peachtree Complete Accounting 2012 and higher. 3 Multi User licenses
available in packs of 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 or 40. A maximum of 40 licensed, named users is allowed. Only the first 40 named users selected in the user maintenance screen
are considered licensed, named users. 4 Sage will assist with the management of Sage Peachtree data in Microsoft Excel 2003, 2007 and 2010.
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