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Sage Sponsors The Krypton Factor

After a 14 year break, The Krypton Factor has recently made its return to our living rooms.  This time, the show has been sponsored by Sage PLC. The sponsorship deal puts the show as the biggest advertiser-funded program agreement on ITV to date.

The Krypton Factor tests contestants for qualities such as mental agility, discipline and determination.  For Sage, the sponsorship deal is part of a much wider marketing campaign which aims to understand, explore and celebrate the qualities that make people in business more likely to succeed.

Joanna Elliot, Head of Brand Communications for Sage PLC said, “Sage believes that in our fast-paced, rapidly changing world, the qualities needed to succeed in business are very similar to those that are needed to compete on The Krypton Factor and that is why Sage is working with ITV to bring the show back as a great way of learning about these attributes."

Concentrixis an Accredited Sage Business Partnerwhich means we can supply high levels of support to all Concentrix customers that use Sage CRM, Sage 200 or Sage Line 50.

For more information about Sage Software and how it can work for your business, contact Concentrix on 01509 410500 or email [email protected].

Leading Business Management Software Company offers a helping hand to businesses

Loughborough Based UK independent business solutions specialist Concentrix can now provide you with a choice when it comes to financing your IT investment.

Concentrix can now provide customised finance solutions at competitive rates. Concentrix Finance significantly reduces the financial risk and the impact on your budget as a result of your IT investment. It enables you to make payments which suit your budget, allowing you to keep capital in order to deal with any unexpected events which may occur or cater for any other strategic investments which may be required. Concentrix Finance packages can help you bridge the gap between your technology requirements and your cash flow.

When asked about the ease of Concentrix Finance, John Odell Finance Expert from Concentrix said, “With Concentrix, financing your investment is easy.  You simply have to choose the software you want and rather than making one lump sum payment you decide on a realistic amount to pay each month.  All you need to do is calculate how much you can afford in order to stay within your budget parameters.”

Concentrix Finance provides flexible terms, which allows you to match your needs and your cash flow, enabling you to choose how you pay, whether you prefer a flat monthly/quarterly payment, or a stepped payment. Through paying in monthly installments this can qualify as a trading expense and therefore it may be tax deductable.

An additional benefit of Concentrix Finance is that it gives you the option of having a payment holiday. This can provide you with the break which you need, especially as time progresses and new investments become business critical. Concentrix can also offer 0% Finance as well as license buy back finance which may suit your businesses requirements.

Concentrix Finance enables you to embrace the future. If you require further users or add-ons to your solution this can be done easily, efficiently and often without any need to increase your monthly payment. Concentrix Finance gives you the opportunity to fulfill you businesses potential without the crippling lump sum payments and unrealistic timescales. An additional benefit of selecting finance from Concentrix is that it has no effect on your other borrowing options.

With Concentrix, you select the payment plan and timescale which suit your budget.

Background to Concentrix

Located in the heart of the Midlands in Leicestershire, Concentrix is a leading business management software, customer relationship management (CRM) software and IT solutions provider. As a one stop shop for business solutions, Concentrix’s product portfolio is wide and includes:

·         Microsoft Dynamics CRM

·         Sage CRM

·         FrontRange GoldMine

·         Sage 50

·         Sage 200 Suite

Concentrix take a product agnostic approach to implementing solutions, ensuring you get a solution which matches your business requirements.

Are your business systems fit and healthy?

If you are a GoldMine, Hardware or Infrastructure customer, you can make sure they’re in good shape with a free systems check up!

As company networks, hardware, accounts, CRM and other systems grow, it’s easy to lose sight of the overall fitness of your IT.  And without regular checks, you could be storing up problems for the future.

A systems health check from Concentrix will make sure you’re key business IT and software is up to scratch.

Using a systematic approach, our experts will take a look at your key infrastructure and business management software, and make sure everything’s running at its best. They’ll prepare a report on their findings, and if necessary recommend ways in which you can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your business.

As a one stop shop for business solutions,Concentrix can cater for all our business needs, from hardware to software and everything in between.

So, to make sure you’re business systems are in good shape, or for more details about the health check, please get in touch on 01509 410500 or email [email protected]

0% Finance on Microsoft Dynamics CRM

When times are hard and getting credit difficult, it’s a real advantage to have access to capital which will enable your business to invest in products which improve efficiency and competitiveness.

Microsoft Dynamics CRMdoes this. It’s a strategic investment in the future and long-term growth of a business. This is why Concentrix is offering 0% finance over 36 months on Microsoft Dynamics CRM software licenses, without the need for a deposit.

Concentrix is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partnerwith a competency in Microsoft Business Solutions. To find out more about this 0% finance offer on Microsoft Dynamics CRM, or how other Concentrix finance options  can help you, please contact us.

Please note all finance deals are subject to your credit rating and you must confirm all tax treatment and off balance sheet qualification with your auditors.

Opt-out of the Credit Crunch!

As we all know, the bleak economic outlook looks here to stay, at least in the medium term. This means nearly all businesses are taking steps to improve resilience, efficiency and competitiveness.

Our recommendation at Concentrix is to opt-out of the “credit crunch”. Despite the current reluctance of banks to lend – especially to small businesses – Concentrix Finance can offer competitive options to cover all elements of the work we do together: from software licenses to professional services, support, training, hardware and IT infrastructure, without affecting your bank lines and other lines of credit.

As well as turning up-front costs into affordable monthly payments, using Concentrix to help finance your CRM, Accounts, Business Management software, supporting services or hardware or other IT will enable you to start realising return on investment right away. We can build in flexibility to your finance package, enabling stepped payments and payment holidays.

The independent status of Concentrix means that we are not tied into any vendor-specific finance arrangements and we can help to find you the best combination of finance options to meet your needs, minimise your costs and maximise the benefits of special deals and tax-friendly options. More information about Concentrix finance, please contact us.

Concentrix release free Sage 200 - 2009 factsheet

UK independent UK Business Solution Specialist

Concentrix has released a free factsheet on Sage 200 - 2009. Sage 200 - 2009 is the latest version of the leading mid-market, modular ERP solution due for release in February 2009.

Based in the heart of the Midlands, Concentrix has a solid customer base and a close working relationship with Sage Plc. The Sage 200 suite is a key product for Concentrix, complementing its range of business management, CRM and accounts solutions.

Sage 200 is an extremely powerful piece of software which helps to bring all key processes of business together. The software has been written from the ground up on .NET Software, subsequently there are no legacy issues from cumbersome migrations of old code. In addition, Sage 200 uses the industry standard Microsoft SQL database, which provides a more robust and stable environment for the software and enables the product to be integrated with 3rd party provides, resulting in unlimited scope for reporting.

The Sage 200 Suite is a highly flexible, modular solution. There are two core modules: Sage 200 Financials and Sage 200 CRM, which form the cornerstone of the product. However there are a variety of optional modules for specific industry sectors and business requirements to ensure the solution meets your precise business requirements.

The Sage 200 suite philosophy means that you don’t pay for the modules which you don’t need. Subsequently Sage 200 presents new modules, new features and a new future for organisations.

For a copy of the factsheet, or for more information about Sage 200, visit the Concentrix website at www.concentrix.co.uk, or contact Concentrix on +44 (0) 1509 410 500 or email [email protected].

Sage 50 Accounts 2009 demonstration now available!

Concentrix, in association with Sage, has produced a free online demo of Sage 50 Accounts Professional 2009. This proven and robust accounting solution puts you in complete charge of your businesses finances.

The Sage 50 Accounts demonstration is fully interactive, enabling you to experience every feature of the software. The demo version is also populated with comprehensive data and is fully functional, so rather than just try the software, you can really put it through its paces. What’s more, it doesn’t need any form of installation or downloads, so you can be up and running with a trial of Sage 50 Accounts 2009 within minutes.

Sage 50 Accounts Professional 2009 forms the cornerstone of the Sage 50 suite. The powerful module allows businesses to develop and manage effective business processes. In addition, it ensures that you get your accounting and financial tasks completed accurately and on time.

To access the Sage 50 Accounts demo and trial the software, please click here. We’ve also added a selection of Sage 50 Accounts screenshots.

If you require any further information about Sage 50 Accounts, the demo, the other products in the Sage 50 suite of business management software, please contact Concentrix on: 01509 410500 or email [email protected].

Discounted Upgrades to GoldMine Premium

This month, Concentrix is running some high-level promotions for businesses considering upgrading to FrontRange’s GoldMine Premium CRM software. So, if your company currently uses GoldMine Standard or GoldMine Corporate Edition, here are three good reasons to upgrade to GoldMine Premium Edition in January 2009:

1)    Thinking of upgrading to GoldMine Premium and also need some extra licences? If you buy GoldMine Premium upgrade licences  for either GoldMine Standard or GoldMine Corporate Edition, you can purchase new additional licences at the same price as the upgrades. This represents savings of approximately 35% on new licences.

2)    If you’re looking to upgrade from GoldMine Standard Edition to GoldMine Premium Edition and don’t need additional licences, we can offer you upgrade licences at the reduced price of only £230 per user. Note this price is for upgrade licences only and does not apply to additional full licences.

3)    Similarly if you’re considering moving up from GoldMine Corporate Edition to GoldMine Premium Edition, Concentrix is offering upgrade licences at the reduced cost of only £185 per user. Again this price is for upgrade licences only and does not apply to extra full licences.

Even without a discount, the pricing of GoldMine Premium offers some of the best value available for quality mid-market CRM software. These additional cost savings make January 2009 a great time to move up to GoldMine Premium Edition and make a real improvement to your business.

Note this is a time limited offer and ends on Friday 30th January 2008. Concentrix is a fully accredited FrontRange Premier Partner.

For more information about this offer, please contact Concentrix.

Jobs at Concentrix

If your new-year’s resolution includes moving forward in your career, remember to regularly check the vacancies section of the Concentrix website.

Concentrix is a forward-looking employer. We have an excellent reputation and, because we’re an expanding company, are frequently looking for high-calibre candidates. And for the right people, Concentrix provides a pleasant working environment, strong career development opportunities with competitive salary and benefits packages.

Concentrix currently has three vacancies:

• Sage 200 Consultant

• Microsoft Dynamics CRM Applications Consultant

• Accountant

Please click on the above links to find out more. The deadline to apply for all three jobs is 30^th January. Please do not apply unless you are eligible to work in the UK (we will require proof). No agencies please.

...and a happy and prosperous new year from all of us!