FREE Pegasus User Event Announced for Sheffield - 8th May 2014

As part of Help 2 Grow scheme, Pegasus Software are coming to Sheffield for a very special customer event.

Advance your knowledge and understanding of what Pegasus can do ...

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Presentations

OPERA II Customers – Help 2 Grow
10am – 11am
Technology is shaping the future and growth. That's why Pegasus developed Opera 3, to help customers grow and future proof their businesses. The software is full of cutting edge tools to help customers do just that.
Opera 3 is now over 3 years old so it’s the best time to re-discover the features available to you and why you should look to Opera 3 for the future.

OPERA 3 Customers – Are you getting the most from your system?
11am – 12pm
Register then drop in and join us throughout this hour to discuss any issues or queries you have with your current system and to discover any additions to streamline your businesses processes further. If you are looking to add additional features to your Opera 3 system, this is the perfect opportunity to come and discuss your requirements with us.

A few words from previous attendees of our Pegasus events:

“Thank you for inviting us to your Pegasus event. We loved that we could talk direct with Pegasus and discuss any queries we had”

“The presentation was so interesting, I didn’t even know that Pegasus could do all of that! I can’t wait to put it into practice”

“Well organised, concise and with enough information for me to start to make changes as soon as I get back into the office”

Genesis Business Systems are proud to be a Pegasus Centre of Excellence partner. We have been supporting businesses throughout Yorkshire for their IT systems and Pegasus for over 25 years.

Both Opera II and Opera 3 customers are welcome to join us for lunch. Registration is required to let us know that you are coming.

Early booking is advisable as places are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Pegasus Opera users in the following areas are all welcome :
Sheffield, Doncaster, Grimsby, Goole, Scunthorpe, Leeds, Wakefield, Chesterfield and Nottingham.

Help 2 Grow from Pegasus Software

Technology is shaping the future, and growth.
That’s why Pegasus Opera has been developed to help you grow and future proof your business.
To give you a helping hand this spring, Pegasus is introducing a Help to Grow scheme for Opera II and Opera 3 customers.

Pegasus Help2Grow Events – Coming Soon.
Details will be released shortly of our Pegasus Help2Grow events in Sheffield, Leeds & Hull – stay tuned! 

OPERA II

What is Help2Grow:
Opera II customers are entitled to ‘Help to Grow’ when you upgrade to Opera 3 on a like for like basis this spring. If you have up to 9 users on Opera II, you’re entitled to a subsidy of 1 free user and 1 free application. If you have 10 users or more, you’re entitled to a subsidy of 2 free users and 2 free applications and if you have 20 users or more you will be entitled 3 free users and 3 free applications.

Cutting edge tools for growth
The unique features and applications only available in Opera 3 give you the tools you need to grow.

•    Report Output to Excel:  Perform further data analysis and manipulation
•    Scheduler:  Run key tasks when it suits the business
•    Error correction:  - Simplify corrections in the ledgers
•    Stocktake: Keep track of your stock levels and improve accountability
•    Credit Management Centre: Manage customer debt effectively and improve cash flow
•    Open Period Accounting: Flexibility to post in past and future periods
•    Pegasus Web Xchange: Connect with your Opera 3 data remotely
•    Landed Costs: Get an accurate valuation of your stock costs
•    Payroll Self Service: Empower employees and reduce HR costs
•    VAT 100 Online Filing: Reduce potential errors by filing your VAT return online

Visit our Help2Grow page or contact us now to discuss pricing and to arrange a demo.

OPERA 3

Opera 3 customers are entitled to ‘Help to Grow’ when you purchase any new applications or users.
Receive a 10% discount when adding any Opera 3 applications or users to your system.

Opera is the ideal solution for growing businesses who need more power and flexibility. Download the datasheets
below to see which modules could add more functionality to your system.

Dashboards
Document Management
XRL
Fixed Assets
Service & Helpdesk Management
CRM
Construction Industry Solution (CIS)

Don’t forget all the other modules available for the system :
Multi-Currency, Cashbook, Invoicing, Sales Order Processing, Purchase Order Processing, Stock Control, Bill of Materials, Costing, Payroll, Personnel and EC VAT.

Genesis Business Systems, Goulton Street, Hull, HU3 4DD

Free Schools Event : Keeping Children Safe In 2014 - A Child Protection Briefing

Keeping children safe in 2014:
A child protection briefing for schools

Securus Software, Genesis Business Systems & KC Business invite you to attend a unique briefing from the UK’s leading experts in online safety and child protection.

Developed specifically for teachers and school staff, this not-to-be-missed event will bring you up-to-date with all the latest developments, research and best practice in online and offline safeguarding.
Advance your knowledge and understanding of child protection - and arm yourself with information which will enable you to better protect the children in your care.

Briefings
*Learning from our experiences at BeatBullying
 Representative, BeatBullying
*Staying Safe Online - What are the dangers online for children & young people?
 Sharon Girling Child protection advisor to Securus Software Ltd

Join us at the KC Stadium on Thursdat 13th March. 10am - 1pm with a free lunch.
Places are limited so book yours now:

Book Your FREE Place Now

Genesis Business Systems, Goulton Street, Hull, HU3 4DD

XP Users Facing Cut In Microsoft Support

 Did you spot in our article in the Hull Daily Mail business section today?

"A HULL IT company is warning businesses to take action as Microsoft prepares to end support for some of its most popular software. Microsoft will end support for Windows XP, Office 2003 and email software Exchange 2003 on April 8.
 

Genesis Business Systems, a Microsoft partner based in Goulton Street, is now offering free consultations to discuss migration requirements to ensure firms are ready for the deadline. After April 8, the IT giant will seize security updates for both Windows XP and Office 2003. Customers will also no longer be able to access support for the software. 

Luke Pykett, marketing manager at Genesis, said: “A lot of businesses are simply unaware of the changes that are coming into effect and that, to us, is concerning.
“We are getting more and more people coming to us and asking for our support to help make the migration across to newer systems as there are a lot of businesses still using XP.“Because the support and security updates from Microsoft cease, businesses that are operating using XP will be at serious risk after from April 8.

“Windows XP is 12 years old and is the second most popular operating system worldwide and as a Microsoft partner we are offering free consultations to businesses to get them up to date and limit the risks associated with the change.

As every business system is different, we need to start looking at requirements moving forward sooner rather than later”
According to Microsoft, more than 30 per cent of the Small and Medium Business (SMB) market are still running Windows XP and Office 2003, with only 55 per cent of SMBs aware of the End of Support (EOS).

Mr Pykett said: “As more software and hardware manufacturers continue to optimise for more recent versions of Windows, you can expect to encounter greater numbers of applications and devices that do not work with Windows XP, Office 2003 and Exchange 2003.”

Microsoft is already warning businesses that have not started the migration to a modern desktop that they are “late”.

A spokesperson for Microsoft said: “Based on historical customer deployment data, enterprise deployment can take months from business case through to full deployment.
“To ensure you remain on supported versions of Windows and Office, you should begin your planning and application testing immediately to ensure you deploy before end of support.”

To arrange a free consultation, email Luke at info@genesisIT.co.uk, visit www.genesisIT.co.uk or call 01482 210999.

Genesis Business Systems, Goulton Street, Hull, HU3 4DD

Pegasus Software announce end of support with Windows XP and Office 2003

As you will be aware Microsoft are ceasing support for Windows XP SP3 and Office 2003 on 8 April 2014. After this date there will be no new security updates, non-security hotfixes, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates.

Therefore, Pegasus will not support Windows XP or Office 2003 after 31 January 2015 with any Pegasus product. Furthermore, should any of the third party tools Pegasus use within their software, render the running of an XP machine inoperable, support would have to cease earlier than scheduled.

For Opera II customers, the end of support is an ideal time to take advantage of a new operating system, and also to take the next step and upgrade to Opera 3 at the same time to future proof your business.

Download the Opera II : Reasons to Upgrade guide here

Contact us now to discuss your upgrade requirements, Call 01482 210999, email info@genesisIT.co.uk or visit our website www.genesisIT.co.uk.

Genesis Business Systems, Goulton Street, Hull, HU3 4DD

Pegasus Payroll Year End Workshop - Thursday 27th February - Hull

Pegasus and Genesis will be hosting a very special Pegasus Payroll Year End user workshop on the morning of Wednesday 27th February.

As well as demonstrating how to complete the 2013/2014 tax year, our Pegasus host Steve will also be discussing Auto Enrolment, and how you can get ready for the changes.

This is a free event for all which will take place in Hull and would be beneficial for all users of Pegasus payroll. 

We expect demand to be high for this event, so book now.

Call 01482 210999 or visit www.genesisIT.co.uk/events to book your place.

Genesis Business Systems, Goulton Street, Hull, HU3 4DD

Is your business looking to move from Sage?

The Green Deal – Switch and Save 25% on Opera 3*

As a Sage customer, you can switch and save 25%* when you move to award-winning Opera 3 from Pegasus. With over 30 years’ experience, Pegasus is dedicated to helping small to medium sized businesses. They recognise it’s essential to stay supported and invest in a solution that will grow with your business.

“Significant business growth meant that we had exhausted the capabilities of our previous accounting system from Sage, Opera 3 was an easy choice as it combined finance, supply chain and service functionality within just one system – harnessing all of our critical data and enabling us to manage our business growth successfully.” Ewa Szmigiel, Finance Assistant, Gatecare

Complete flexibility and choice

Every business is different, so Opera 3 offers unrivalled flexibility. It’s customisable too, so you can add applications and users as your business needs change and adapt the design to fit your requirements. Choose from over 20 applications with full integration across your entire business:

·         Turn data into decision-making power with award-winning Business Intelligence tools

·         Improve cash flow and reduce customer debt with the Credit Management Centre

·         Simplify payroll processes with Payroll & HR. It’s RTI ready and caters for auto enrolment and NEST pensions

·         Take control of your supply chain and satisfy customer demand

As a dedicated Pegasus Partner in your area, we’ll ensure the move from Sage to Opera 3 is a smooth transition. We can provide consultancy, training and support, so your business will be up and running quickly and easily.

Contact us now to book an appointment - call 01482 210999, email info@genesisIT.co.uk or visit www.genesisIT.co.uk.

Genesis Business Systems, Goulton Street, Hull, HU3 4DD

Is your business still using Windows XP, Office 2003 or SBS?

Did you know that end of life has been announced for these products... 

April 2014 sees the end of support for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Exchange Server 2003, Small Business Server 2003 and Office 2003. If you have not started the process to move... you are late!

Contact us now on 01482 210999 to arrange an appointment to discuss or visit the link below for more information:
www.genesisIT.co.uk/microsoft-upgrades

Genesis Business Systems, Goulton Street, Hull, HU3 4DD