Category: Sage

Bookkeeping, Accounts and Payroll - what is the difference?

Bookkeeping, Accounting and Payroll: What is the difference and how can Sage help?

Sage has several solutions for bookkeeping, accounting and payroll and at NILC we offer training in all three areas.  However, before you can decide which Sage package or training course to pursue it may be worth clarifying the differences between bookkeeping, accounting and payroll.  You may only wish to pursue one of these avenues, but […]

What’s the Difference between Sage Business Cloud and Sage 50?

What’s the Difference between Sage Business Cloud and Sage 50?

Updated May 2025   At NILC, we’re often asked: What’s the difference between Sage Business Cloud and Sage 50? While both come from Sage, they’re designed for different types of businesses — Sage Business Cloud for freelancers, startups, and micro businesses, and Sage 50 for growing or established SMEs. Here’s a clear breakdown to help […]

What Jobs Can I Get With A Sage Certification

What Jobs Can I Get with a Sage Certification?

The answer to this question depends on the level of Sage qualification you hold and the amount of experience you have.  The higher your qualification and the greater your experience, the more choice of vacancies available.  It also follows that a higher salary is likely too.  Job Boards Whilst researching material for this post, I […]

How Sage can help for Making Tax Digital

Making Tax Digital (MTD) – How Sage can help

From 1 April 2019 Making Tax Digital (MTD) became mandatory for all UK businesses with sales above the VAT threshold (currently £85,000).  Small businesses now need to digitally record accurate and legible VAT records.  Gone are the days of a paper ledger and annual submissions of accounts.  Presently, it is only VAT returns that are […]

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