Beta Computers Out with Solutions to Help SMEs
Tayo Ajakaye writes on the interest of Beta Computers management in assisting SMEs with accounting solutions
What is the purpose of going into this? In going into this, Beta Computers hopes to assist Small and Medium Entrepreneurs achieve business success.
What studieds revealed is that commercial banks and other lenders want good accounting systems before they could give out loans to SMEs. The fear is that the lack of proper accounting could spell doom for whatever funds are given in form of loans to these SMEs.
The Managing Director of Beta Computers, a local computer assembler, Mr. Willy Anyaegbunam said there are funds being injected from several sources to the development of SMEs but the inability of these SMEs to put in place proper accounting have deprived them of the use of these funds.
This basically explains why Beta Computers is out to make available to the Entrepreneurs, solutions that could help them build their systems.
One of such solutions is DacEasy. The solution is 19 years old but its usefulness has not diminished one bit. On the contrary, it is expanding by the day with the existence of new accounting challenges.
Since its inception in 1985, DacEasy Accounting is reported to have won virtually every major accounting software award including those from reader's choice to major publication awards. DacEasy, Inc. said on its site that innovation has been DacEasy's primary strength since the company was created.
The Charter of the company really is "To help our customers manage and grow their businesses by being the leading provider of exceptional business management software and services supported by a network of high-quality business partners. Markets Small to medium-sized businesses across a broad range of industries.
DacEasy(r) is widely acclaimed as offering an easy-to-use, full-featured accounting system and allows expandability through add-on modules that enable companies to grow their systems as their business needs grow. DacEasy combines the power of six fully integrated modules for a complete Windows or DOS-based accounting solution that serves the needs of small businesses.
The DacEasy product line includes Accounting, Payroll, Order Entry, Point of Sale and Job Costing.
The DacEasy Accounting 12 for Windows is one that is just perfect for a growing business. It is endowed with great features like a customizable front attribute which allows the user to produce eye-catching reports; a seamless integration to Microsoft Office 2000 and 97; multiple accounts receivables/payables, full edit controls with cut, copy and paste features, ability to send e-mail directly, multiple warehouse tracking and ability to view posted cash transaction. These are just few of the several features.
There at least five core modules of the DacEasy Accounting 12 for windows. These include General Ledger and Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable and Billing, Accounts Payable and Purchasing, and Inventory Management.
With DacEasy Accounting 12, a user is also able to generate the exact type of reports he needs to keep track of how well his business is doing and make the decisions needed to stay profitable.
DacEasy Point of Sales software is window-based and runs on Pervasive SQL Workgroup engine. It is a tool that helps the user automate his sales process and improve customer service. It enables customers and managers not only to get but also to give vital, complete, timely, and accurate information that is key to successful operation, control and management of any organization.
DacEasy PoS tract sales from various sales point and cash register. Cash takings could also later be reconciled against transaction entry at each sales point or cash register at the end of the day through the reconciliation module.
Some key features of this product includes advanced security which available through the password feature to safeguard the integrity of data files, centralized data access using the Business center feature; ability to preset a minimum inventory level and re-order quantity that shows on product/inventory alert report and much more.
Other DacEasy products such as Payroll, Order Entry Job Costing are equally great although Beta would not be vending the Payroll since Nigeria has very good local alternatives.
In September 2, 2003, the general availability of DacEasy Version 13, was announced. The version offers small business customers more than 30 new and enhanced features that provide greater ease-of-use and more efficient business management.
Best Software had stated at the launch last year that, "In addition to new features such as renew payroll and scheduled alerts and tasks; the new version of DacEasy also includes top customer-requested features that enable small businesses to: Maintain Check Register Online -Access to up-to-the-minute bank balance information at any time, including activity from the Order Entry and Point of Sale modules to easily reconcile accounts without waiting for the next posting cycle; Auto Purchase Order -Automatically generate purchase order transactions, after creating custom criteria such as number of units available versus the number of units set as the minimum level, which helps streamline the purchase order process; Maintain General Ledger Online -Access un-posted transactions from all modules in real time, including activity from Order Entry and Point of Sale, using custom and pre-defined reports; Scheduled Backups -Perform automatic backups that can be set after hours when the files are not in use with just one click, saving time and providing a peace of mind knowing that important data is safely stored; and Customizable Toolbar -Easily create multiple toolbars that can be accessed when needed, including hot keys for the features and tasks most used.
But they would another great product: Peachtree. Peachtree is an accounting solution with worldwide acceptance. It combines comprehensive business management tools with professional accounting basics in flexible, user-friendly format.
In the Peachtree 2005 line, are products designed for small businesses. There is the Peachtree Premium(tm) Accounting 2005 which is regarded by some as the most comprehensive solution in the Peachtree line of products. It delivers exclusive business management features for forward-thinking business owners needing advanced analysis and inventory tools such as such company consolidation, Crystal Reports(r) for Peachtree(r), serialized inventory tracking and departmentalized financial statements along with over 140 customizable reports.
There is Peachtree Complete(r) Accounting 2005 which delivers advanced accounting features and powerful business management tools such as job costing, time and billing, fixed assets, in-depth inventory, integration with UPS(r) as well as over 125 customizable reports.
Peachtree(r) Accounting 2005 is the mid-level accounting solution with standard features such as invoicing, bill paying, basic inventory, payroll, purchase orders and over 100 customizable reports, while Peachtree First Accounting(r) 2005 is an ideal entry-level solution for offering fast start-up, easy invoicing, and check writing for small service-based businesses converting from a manual or personal finance system.
Beta Computers would however be concentrating on Industry Solutions.
These include Peachtree Premium Accounting for Manufacturing 2005 a product designed to help manufacturers better manage operational complexity without sacrificing the strength and flexibility of a robust core accounting solution.
It also includes Peachtree Premium Accounting for Manufacturing 2005, a product that provides for efficient management of the assembly process, constant optimization of inventory levels, and fulfilling customer orders - all while maintaining a firm grasp on key financial details. With Peachtree Premium Accounting for Manufacturing 2005, it does not matter whether the user is a small manufacturer or a make-to-stock manufacturer. With Peachtree Premium Accounting for Manufacturing 2005, he gets powerful yet flexible tools designed specifically to help you meet these and other challenges involved with your manufacturing operations.
Peachtree Premium Accounting for Distribution 2005 is a product designed to meet the needs of strategically managing supply chain and keeping operating costs down while the user strives to increase sales, deliver on time, retain customers and mimimise overheads.
With Peachtree Premium Accounting for Distribution 2005, the user gets powerful and flexible tools designed specifically to help you meet these and other challenges involved with your distribution operations.
Peachtree Premium Accounting 2005-Accountants' Edition is an accountant delight anyday. It is described as "the powerful, multi-user ready accounting solution accountants need to service their Peachtree clients more effectively and efficiently." Along with being able to create, open, modify and save client files from any member of the Peachtree 2005 line, accountants can also easily handle complex tasks such as company consolidation, compensation management and comprehensive budgeting. Crystal Reports(r) for Peachtree(r) is included to offer even greater analysis.
Peachtree Premium Accounting 2005 - Accountants' Edition is built to not only meet many of your firm's accounting needs, but also to provide a single product from which you can serve any Peachtree 2005 client - even those using the new industry-specific Manufacturing and Distribution products.
Cash Register Express is also one of the solutions Beta Computers would be enlightening users on come September 2. CRE is an industry leading POS software system that is used in thousands of stores worldwide. It could be set up for use in several different ways. It can also be used for a retail store, a fine-dining restaurant with table service, a quick service restaurant with counter service, or a corporate office for a chain of stores or restaurants.
Wherever applied, the product will turn a user's retail store into a more profitable venture. It will provide accurate inventory, accurate accounting, quick transaction processing, reduction in employee and customer theft, and much more. It works great in tons of different kinds of businesses like convenience store, liquor stores, cell phone, video and tuxedo rentals, and many others.
Restaurant Pro Express is the restaurant side of the Cash Register Express program. It can be set to work for a fine dining restaurant with table service or a quick service restaurant with counter service. It is designed for fast accurate order taking, kitchen printing, works seamlessly with multi-stations, on-line credit card processing in two and five seconds, easy table management and many more features.
To really spread the advantages of these solutions, Anyaegbunam believes the seminar planned for Lagos Sheraton Hotel on September 2 will go a long way. He was unhappy with the way otherwise successful firms run down because of proper accounting systems.
Beta Computers is a total and complete Information, Communication and Technology Company(ICT) engaged in all facets of computing industry. It carries renowned, high quality brand names and is very active in computer and computing business.
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