Solutions magazine

Exclusive to SageCover customers, Solutions magazine is packed with informative articles, business advice and interviews.

Plus our Tech Tips show you how to get the most out of your Sage software, written directly by our experienced technicians. Issued quarterly, Solutions is a great way to keep up with the latest issues affecting small and medium-sized businesses.

Missed out? Catch up online...

View back issues online by clicking the links below (or if you want to read later you can also download a PDF version via these links). 

Winter 2012 

Solutions Winter 2012

The winter edition of Solutions is the RTI edition! We’ve included as much as possible about this compulsory change to payroll and how to get your business RTI ready now!

 

Also included… 

  • The big debate of flexible benefits
  • Charlie Mullins, plumber to the stars shares his secrets for business success
  • Handy tips to improve your SEO
  • Essential planning for 2013
  • Tech tips –our experts troubleshoot your RTI questions

Please continue to let us know your thoughts and ideas for future editions at [email protected]

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Autumn 2012

Solutions Autumn 2012

The autumn edition of your Solutions magazine is packed with a range of articles, from a look at the latest in employment law and rules on using data, to why you should start preparing your business for the Christmas season…it’s never too early honestly!

Also included…

  • Festive foresight
  • It’s a wrap – Interview with Holly and Sophie, founders of Notonthehighstreet.com
  • Data dos and don’ts
  • You asked, we listened
  • The detax diet

We love to hear your feedback so please let us know your thoughts at [email protected]

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Summer 2012

Solutions Summer 2012

The summer edition of your SageCover Solutions magazine is on its way to you so look out for it this week! In this edition we look at how to prepare for holiday absences, where to find extra financial boost for your business, and we also talk to the lovely and inspirational Jo Malone, founder of JOLOVES!

Also, please tell us what you think about Solutions by completing the quick survey www.sage.co.uk/solutionssurvey by 30 June and we’ll enter you into our prize draw to win a day of free Sage Onsite Support

As ever if you have any feedback or would like to feature as one of our customer case studies in the next edition send us your details to [email protected]

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Spring 2012

Solutions Spring 2012

Your Spring Solutions magazine is here! This edition focuses on how to prepare for Payroll year end from P6, including a super check list in the Payroll Year end calendar on P8.

We also talk to Brit cool and entrepreneur William Chase about starting and ending his Tyrrells Crisps business and more recently, Chase Distillery.

Don’t forget, if you’d like to be part of Solutions magazine, why not send us your details for a chance to feature as one of our business case studies. [email protected]

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Winter 2011

Solutions Winter 2011

Welcome to the winter edition of your Solutions magazine. In August we asked you, our Solutions readers to take part in a survey to find out what you thought of the magazine and what improvements you would like to see. On the back of this we’ve made a few changes, starting with the winter edition with more to come so watch this space..

Importantly we want to continue to include as many of our customers as possible, so in each edition we’ll be inviting you to tell us your story - see page 19 Calling all case studies.. If you would like to have a chance of featuring your business in one of the future editions drop us an email at [email protected]

In this edition we’ve included Cambridge based Sage customer & cake makers ‘The Nutty Tarts’ who tell us how they’ve cracked the market...Also included is an inspirational time management article which provides some top tips making sure you get off to the best start in the new year and we look at how to reward and retain your workforce to ensure you hold onto your best staff in a tough economic climate..Happy reading!

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Autumn 2011

Solutions Autumn 2011

The Autumn edition of Solutions magazine has landed with our SageCover customers!

Here are some highlights...

30 Years and Counting - As we prepare to celebrate three decades in business, we take a look back at the story of Sage and where it all began.

Face the future - A guide on how to make the most of Facebook for your business.

Pack your trunks - We speak to Rob Law about his novel ride-on Trunki suitcases and how he went on to create a thriving international business after being savaged on Dragon’s Den.

The power of giving - How can businesses get involved in charitable events and what are the benefits?

HR Healthcheck - An essential HR check list to ensure our customers are in line with the law.

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Summer 2011

Solutions Summer 2011

The Summer edition of Solutions magazine welcomes Melissa Beckett, our new Solutions Editor! She is keen to hear your thoughts, feedback and ideas for future editions so please share them with us by emailing [email protected].

This issue looks at getting your business into tip top condition for the Summer and beyond. We show you how to focus on going digital and creating attention grabbing marketing communications. We Stir it up with Levi Roots, the man behind the famous Reggae Reggae sauce - he shares his story so far and recipe for success.

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Spring 2011

Solutions Winter 2010

Welcome to the Spring edition of Solutions magazine which is packed with business issues and valuable information to help run your business.

You'll find details around the launch of Sage Instant Accounts 2011 and its new features like improved Bank reconciliation and flat rate VAT tools.

We look at growing your business and give tips and factors to consider if you’re thinking about expanding, including how to conduct your own SWOT analysis.

It's that time of year again..yes Payroll Year End (PYE) is looming, we answer your questions to help you along the way and we’ve even included key PYE need-to-know dates for your diary!

How will the end of the Cheque guarantee card scheme effect your business? Our ‘Chequeing out’ article tells you how and what the alternatives are.

We also talk to founder of Go Ape! Tristram Mayhew about his success and plans for the future and how he’s shouting it from the tree tops!

Survive and Thrive in the year of the cuts - we talk to a number of entrepreneurs to hear what steps can be taken to survive and thrive when the government cuts kick in.

Our very own Kevin Thompson, Sage small business division’s head of customer services answers questions about how to keep your customers happy...

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Winter 2010

Solutions Winter 2010

Our Winter edition of Solutions magazine has a ‘people’ theme and looks at how you can help your employees develop, benefiting your business. This includes, what it takes to be a good leader, how to reward staff if you can’t afford to pay them overtime and the importance of training. We also invite you into our world, also known as our new event for small businesses, Sage World. With technical experts on hand at the expert bar, key business speakers and networking sessions, this event was aimed at giving you practical advice on moving your business forward, it was a big success and also the first of its kind which means we’re already looking forward to next year! Entrepreneur Sarah Beeny answers our questions on her wealth of experience in business and there’s also top tips for setting up your own website...

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Autumn 2010

Solutions Autumn 2010

This edition of Solutions looks at how your suggestions have helped to shape our software and support, tips on how to turn your website's browsers into buyers, an interview on ‘what lies ahead’ with business minister Mark Prisk and small business owners' thoughts on the new government’s plans. We share original ways to keep a beady eye on the competition, secrets to managing your cash flow successfully, all you need to know about factoring and invoice discounting and those all important tips from our experts on fit notes & how to record a bank transfer.

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Summer 2010

Solutions Summer 2010

This edition of Solutions looks at retaining customer loyalty, how to keep yours customers loyal & happy, the process of credit checking a business, where do you find dream employee’s and what do once you’ve found them, an interview with Will King founder & Chairman on King of Shaves and all you need to know about cloud computing.

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