News Release
29 July 2009
TAS launches FirstBooks for small businesses
TAS has recently launched its FirstBooks and FirstPayroll software packages aimed at small businesses looking to get onto the first rung of the accounting software ladder.
For time pressed small business owners, FirstBooks and FirstPayroll work together providing the essential tools needed to keep track of business finances and run a payroll for up to five employees.
The easy to use software is an annual subscription service that includes computer software, software support and other services such as an online business toolkit and HR toolkit.
Commenting on the launch of FirstBooks and FirstPayroll, Mark Ramsay, Managing Director, Infoplex said: "Introducing a subscription model option for very small businesses is a good step forward. The fact that the software is very easy to use, with lower cost alternative pricing and includes a payroll facility is bound to prove popular. I am sure it will have a positive impact on the running of a number of small businesses."
Mr Ramsay went on to say: "These represent the first products in TAS's 2009 rebranding programme. We are looking forward to similar improvements in September when the replacement for TASBooks 2 and 3 is rolled out".
FirstBooks includes a range of functions that will help manage cash flow - the lifeblood of small businesses - ePayments, TAS Payment Services, detailed aged creditors and debtor reports, reminders and a useful new cashflow forecast.
Its main benefits are:
- User friendly - TASnavTM flowcharts and interactive assistants guide users step-by-step through all regular day-to-day processes.
- Create invoices, quotations, proformas, credit notes, customer statements and supplier remittances.
- Comprehensive customer, supplier and product records.
- VAT - FirstBooks takes care of the Standard Accounting and Cash Accounting VAT schemes - and the unique support for Flat Rate VAT even shows how much saved by being on that scheme. Can file VAT return online with HMRC.
- ePayment facility for automating payments to your suppliers.
- Accept credit and debit cards over the phone and enter them for on-line authorisation.
- FirstBooks Today - key financial information about your business, displayed in one handy dashboard.
- Excel integrated reporting to analyse your accounts data more effectively.
- Document library lets you add documents to link with each customer, supplier or product.
- Automatic software updates via the internet.
- Run a payroll for up to five employees.
- Automatic calculation of PAYE & National Insurance.
- Easily file payroll year-end returns online with HMRC and file P45s for starters & leavers - all from within FirstBooks.
- Choice of pay frequencies - run weekly or monthly payrolls - or a mixture of both.
- Statutory payments, like Sick Pay (SSP), Maternity Pay (SMP), Paternity Pay (SPP) and Adoption Pay (SAP) are all taken care of.
- FirstBooks integration. Every time you run a payroll, you can transfer the totals directly into FirstBooks - saving time and improving accuracy.
