ATLANTA, GA -- 10/15/07 --
Sage Software today announced the new Peachtree
Business Care program aimed at better supporting small businesses using
Peachtree by Sage Complete Accounting, Peachtree by Sage Premium
Accounting, and the Peachtree by Sage Premium Accounting industry-focused
products. Small businesses using those products can now enroll in
Peachtree Business Care, which provides them annually with software
upgrades and updates, unlimited access to support, and training.
"Time is at a premium for small firms, and we want to help them keep their
focus on what's most important: running their businesses. With the new
Peachtree Business Care Plan, we are helping them to maximize their time by
keeping them current on the latest version of Peachtree, and helping them
use their software more efficiently with unlimited access to training and
support when they need it," said Connie Certusi, general manager,
accounting solutions, Sage Software. "When they don't have to worry about
their software, they can focus on growing their businesses."
With Peachtree accounting software, small businesses can already rest easy
knowing that their numbers are accurate and their accounting functions are
operating at peak efficiency. Peachtree Business Care takes that peace of
mind a step further, ensuring that small businesses' accounting software is
always current, they have someone to contact when they have a question, and
that they are making the best possible use of the features in Peachtree.
Peachtree Business Care is an annual auto-renewing subscription service
with a choice of two annual plans to give exactly what small businesses
need for added peace of mind.
Small businesses have the option of selecting either the Essential Business
Care plan or the Preferred Business Care plan, which includes payroll tax
regulatory information in addition to the software, support and training
included in the Essential plan. Small businesses using Peachtree by Sage -
Quantum are automatically enrolled in the Essential Plan, and have the
option to upgrade to the Preferred plan, if they need payroll information
as well.
The Essential Plan includes:
-- All Peachtree Upgrades and Updates(1) for the customer's selected
product, so they will always have the latest version, with the newest
features and the greatest compatibility with other services and software.
Customers enrolled in Peachtree Business Care will automatically receive
every new version of their product as soon as it is released, ensuring that
their business is always running on the most up-to-date software available.
Every upgrade and update is included with the Peachtree Business Care Plan.
-- Unlimited(2) access to Peachtree Customer Support, so businesses will
continue to have someone to contact for anything concerning their
accounting software, including shortcuts and tips that can help them work
more productively. Customers on Peachtree Business Care don't need a
separate support contract - unlimited access to support is included with
the Peachtree Business Care Plan.
-- Online Training Sessions. New customers and even those who are more
familiar with Peachtree can learn how to maximize the use of their software
at these Web-based training sessions. Customers enrolled in Peachtree
Business Care can participate in as many training sessions as they like at
no additional charge.
-- Peachtree Self-Study Guides. This CD with four study guides will help
make small businesses more proficient with Peachtree by expanding their
skill level. The guides are designed for both new and experienced
Peachtree users, and include tips, tools and techniques to make using
Peachtree even easier. Subscribers will get new Self-Study Guides with
every upgrade they receive.
The Preferred Plan is for businesses that use Peachtree for payroll. It
includes:
-- Everything in The Essential Plan, plus;
-- A subscription to the Peachtree Payroll Tax Update Service(3) to keep
small businesses current with any new tax and reporting changes, updated
payroll calculations and tax form revisions for as long as they are
enrolled.
About Sage Software
Sage Software supports the needs, challenges and dreams of nearly 2.8
million small and mid-sized business customers in North America through
easy-to-use, scalable and customizable software and services. Our products
support accounting, operations, customer relationship management, human
resources, time tracking, merchant services and the specialized needs of
the construction, distribution, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofit and
real estate industries. Sage Software is a subsidiary of The Sage Group
plc, a leading international supplier of accounting and business management
software solutions and related products and services for small and
mid-sized businesses. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock
Exchange in 1989 and the Group now has 5.4 million customers and employs
over 13,000 people worldwide. For more information, please visit the Web
site at www.sagesoftware.com/moreinfo or call (866) 308-2378.
(1) To ensure continuous service, subsequent years will be automatically
billed to the same credit card each year on the anniversary date of your
purchase at the then-current rate after notifying you 30 days in advance of
your anniversary date. You may terminate the plan with at least 7 calendar
days notice prior to your renewal anniversary date and not be charged for
the renewal. (2) Support Specialists are available from 8:30 am until 8:30
pm ET Monday-Friday, and reserve the right to limit a call to one hour or
one incident. (3) The Peachtree Payroll Tax Update Service includes all the
latest federal tax law changes plus coverage of two states of your choice.
Year-end payroll forms (such as W2s and 1099s) are updated at the end of
the calendar year. Customer registration and valid e-mail address are
required.
Contacts:
Aimee Weaver Ertley
770-724-4556
Aimee.ertley@sage.com
Marchell Gillis
770-724-4256
Marchell.gillis@sage.com
