BBS MONTHLY BUZZ- A monthly email newsletter from Best Business Strategies
Spring Edition April/May 2025
In this issue:
●Sage Support Number
●Sage 50 Tips & Tricks
●Sage 50 BEG101 Class
●Refer a Friend and Get Rewarded
Sage 50 Support Number
Here is the number for Sage 50 Support: 1-866-747-3888
If you need Sage Support but cannot find the number, please refrain from searching for the support number on Google. Unfortunately, many unscrupulous individuals are attempting to scam you. Please call Best Business Strategies, and we will be happy to provide you with the phone number.
What Happens When I Call Sage 50 Support?
When you contact Sage 50 Support, you will be greeted by an automated system that says, “Welcome to Sage 50 US Edition.” Following this, you will be presented with a menu to select the reason for your call. To protect your account, the customer service representative will thoroughly verify that you are authorized to access the account. If your name is not listed on the account, Sage Support will not be able to assist you. This process is in place to ensure the security of your account.
How do I find my 400 number?
Within Sage 50:
Open Sage 50 and log in
Go to Help (on very top of screen) > scroll down to About Sage 50 Accounting.
The Account Number or Customer ID will be listed under the License Information.
You may also call Best Business Strategies.
What if the primary person listed on the account no longer works for my company?
You will have to contact Sage directly.
How do I add someone to my account?
You need to fill out the form below.
📑 Sage account address change/contact change form
Please contact us if you have any questions, we are here for you as your partner advocate!
Shirley’s Sage 50 Tips & Tricks
💡Set your Sage 50 up right from the start. Take your time to get the settings right. Choose the correct GL Account numbers or the correct inventory type. If you don’t know, ask. This is the most crucial task you have!
💡Imports
Did you know that you can find field limitations in Help under IMPORTS? If you are looking for character limits for ID’s, Titles, Descriptions, lines on an invoice, items in an assembly, the best place to find this information is in import information in Help. Go to the Help tab and look up Imports under the index tab.
If you want to import something in to Sage 50, create a template using existing data. Go to one of the sample companies and manually create one of the items you are wanting to import.Now export the item to see how the fields are displayed.Remember, you cannot use quotation marks in your import and titles of columns are a must.
If you want to import something in to Sage 50, create a template using existing data. Go to one of the sample companies and manually create one of the items you are wanting to import.Now export the item to see how the fields are displayed.Remember, you cannot use quotation marks in your import and titles of columns are a must.
💡Account Balances
If you have some discrepancies in your General Ledger AP, AR or Inventory Balances and they disagree with your subsidiary ledgers for AP, AR or Inventory, it is usually because someone made a General Journal Entry to the account control number.Any adjustments made to these modules need to be made through the invoicing process.
💡Backup
Back up, Back up, Back up.
When do you back up? If you don’t want to redo the work you just did, it is time to back up.To get a good remote backup, you must shut Sage 50 down at night.
Ways to back up
- Use the Backup Scheduler that comes with the program.
- Use an outside service like Enveloc.They will not only back up Sage 50 but many other files in your system.They will also help you restore your files in the event of an emergency.
When backing up, DO NOT Backup in your company file.Always use the arrow up, create a backup file if you don’t have one in the Company file and back up there.Why ? If you happen to have file corruption, you won’t lose your backup!
💡Reports
Choose options before you open the report! Example, Go to reports> general ledger> general ledger trial balance then right click on general ledger trial balance> modify and it will give you the option before you open the report.
💡Deposit
Go to Options Tab> Defaults (You can assign the Deposit ticket ID in the Receipt or Deposit Ticket. Choose here in defaults)
💡Refund Credit Card
How to credit an invoice paid with a credit card?Create a credit memo to process the return and then go to receipts to pay the customer back.
💡Sale Tax
Sales tax – 2 places to change taxable / nontaxable
1.) in the maintenance record.
2.) On the fly at the end of a row in the invoice. Change the 1 to a 2 to make it nontaxable.
💡Help
Did you know….for quick access to help options, including Live Chat as well as Sage Q & A Live, Sage Knowledgebase, Sage City, and Sage University simply bookmark www.Sage.com/Resources
Best Business Strategies BEG 101 Class
Have you taken our FREE BEG101 “Get Acquainted with the Sage 50” class?
In this live remote learning class, Shirley will lead an interactive session, walking you through the Sage 50 menus and features. Whether you’re new to Sage 50 or want a refresher, you can attend!
Where: Online Session Using GoToMeeting
When: Class is held on most Thursdays from 3:30 pm -4:30 pm EST
Cost: Free to customers who purchased Sage 50 from Best Business Strategies.
Must sign up at least 24 hours in advance of scheduled class. Enroll Now
Best Business Strategies Referral Program
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Additionally, there are concerns about pricing, with reports of unexpected charges and steep renewal fees, particularly for QuickBooks Desktop 2024. Others have mentioned technical issues, such as problems submitting VAT online and software errors that prevent smooth operation.
Overall, the majority of reviews on Trustpilot are negative, with 92% of users giving a 1-star rating, highlighting dissatisfaction with both the product and customer support.
If You Have a Friend that is Unhappy with Quickbook, Refer Them & Earn $$
Refer a friend to purchase Sage 50 from Best Business Strategies, and you can earn up to $100.00 for each referral!
Your friend must be a NEW USER to Sage 50. If they purchase Sage 50 from Best Business Strategies, you will earn: $25.00 for a Pro, $75.00 for a Premium, & $100.00 for a Quantum.
How Does the Referral Program Work?
When buying online
On the checkout page your friend MUST enter your name and email. Once the order is processed, we will contact you regarding your reward.
or
Email us and let us know you referred a friend. When you make a purchase, we will send you a check.