Simple Accounting News
07/05/08 Mamut purchases MYOB Business UK
At the end of April, the Norwegian business software company, Mamut, bought the UK business division of MYOB for £1.7m.
Mamut has reassured us that they will support the MYOB products and will continue product development on the existing range. There will be a 2009 release and compliance updates. The UK MYOB Support Team will still be available to provide telephone and other support for the MYOB products.
We are lobbying hard within MYOB to make sure that your interests are
protected in the long term. We will let you know as soon as we have any
more news. For the time being we are confident that you can stay with MYOB.
01/04/08 Small increase to Simple Accounting consultancy rates
We have increased our consultancy rates by a small amount. A day's consultancy in Yorkshire has gone up from £330 per day to £350 per day (£200 per half day). A day's consultancy outside Yorkshire has gone up from £440 to £450 per day (£250 per half day). These changes have been necessary to cover increases in our outgoings.
As always our charges are given in full on the website.
10/03/08 MYOB launches Version 17 for Macs
On 10 March, MYOB launched version 17 of its accounting software products specifically for Macs. The new suite of programs are FirstEdge (£90 including VAT), AccountEdge (£230) and AccountEdge Plus (£410). The new programs have been completely rewritten to integrate perfectly with the Mac User system.
Product Comparison for new Version 17 products for Macs [pdf]
29/02/08 Simple Accounting appoints new Office Manager
Simple Accounting has appointed a new Office Manager. Ann Lindsay took up her post on 26 February 2008. In the past she has worked as a Research Assistant, a university lecturer, a billingual secretary and a PA. She has a degree in Computer Studies. She compliments our other two members of staff: Mark Hill is our MYOB consultant; Jennifer Byrom is responsible for the website and marketing.
11/02/08 MYOB launches Version 17 for PCs
On 11 February MYOB launched version 17 of its accounting software products. This latest version includes enhancements such as advanced remittance, improved payroll and security. This new version is specifically for PCs. The version 17 for Macs will follow in one month’s time. By splitting the software development between its PC and Mac ranges MYOB will be able add new features more quickly in the future.
Jiten Modhwadia, head of customer relations at MYOB, comments, “MYOB has responded to feedback from customers by offering features that will help small businesses to improve how they engage with clients, enhancing their brand image in a competitive market. There is no reason why small businesses can’t be professional businesses. This software will give them the definitive ‘wow’ factor without that extra investment.”
Product Comparison for new Version 17 PC products [pdf]
MYOB Version 17
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