Werck BV Announces Release of Checkout 2.0 Point of Sale for Mac
posted on March 27, 2008, by EdNew version introduces credit card processing, multi-user capability, and integration with popular accounting software
March 27, 2008 (Rockaway, NJ) - Werck BV today announced the international release of Checkout 2.0, the total point of sale solution for small to medium sized Mac-based stores. Werck is the joint venture between development studio Sofa and small business-focused MYOB US.
Checkout 2.0 lets retailers process credit cards real-time, create and manage purchase orders, have multi-user access to their store over a network, and integrate their Checkout data with MYOB AccountEdge® or Intuit's QuickBooks® Pro for Mac. Checkout 2.0 runs on Mac OS X 10.4.10 or later.
"Checkout 2.0 is a powerful Point of Sale system with tons of new customer-requested features, but what's most gratifying is that we were able to improve ease-of-use even further," says Dirk Stoop, Partner, Werck BV. "It's a more mature product, and we stand by our mantra that you can get a Mac, start a store, and be up and running in 15 minutes."
Credit Card Processing
Checkout 2.0 users can now save time and money by processing credit card payments directly from Checkout. Credit card processing is currently available with an MYOB Merchant Account (available in the US only).
Store Sharing
With Store Sharing, Checkout 2.0 users now have the option to share their store, using Checkout with multiple cash registers in the store front, managing their store from their office, and dealing with inventory in the stock room, all at the same time.
Stock Room
Checkout 2.0's Stock Room lets the Checkout user create and manage purchase orders, reorder stock, and oversee all vendor-related business.
"We're happy to introduce Stock Room in Checkout 2.0," says Werck partner Hugo van Heuven. "Having the ability to create purchase orders in Checkout was a big request from our customers."
Works with Mac Accounting Software
Integration with MYOB AccountEdge and QuickBooks Pro for Mac lets Checkout 2.0 users export journal entries directly into their accounting software.
Free Upgrade
Checkout 2.0 is immediately available as a free upgrade for all Checkout v1.x customers as a download from checkoutapp.com.
Support
All Checkout customers will now have access to English-language phone support for their customer service and technical support needs. Information on Checkout support plans can be found at checkoutapp.com/support/.
Availability and Pricing
In the United States and Canada, Checkout 2.0 is sold as MYOB Checkout and will be sold by MYOB US. MYOB Checkout 2.0 is available through Apple resellers, on the web at checkoutapp.com, and other online outlets and mail order catalogs.
Internationally, Checkout 2.0 is available from Werck Sales BV at checkoutapp.com.
Checkout 2.0 is priced at $399 / €329 for new users. More information can be found on Checkout 2.0 at checkoutapp.com, or by calling (877) 788-1202.
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About Werck BV
Werck BV is a joint venture that combines Sofa's dedication to developing easy-to-use software with Acclivity's experience servicing small businesses. Werck develops, markets, and supports Checkout for Mac small businesses around the world.
About Acclivity
Acclivity is the exclusive US republisher of the award-winning MYOB small business accounting and management software line for Macintosh and Windows platforms (myob-us.com). MYOB US also offers a portfolio of business services that help small business owners to better serve the needs of their customers, their employees, and themselves. MYOB US is a trading name of Acclivity LLC under license from MYOB Technology Pty. Ltd., a subsidiary of MYOB Limited, an Australian Stock Exchange listed company (ASX:MYO).
About Sofa
Beautiful, user-friendly software begets happy users. Sofa strives to delight people with great interaction models and stunning interface design.
MYOB and the MYOB logo are registered trademarks of MYOB Limited. AccountEdge is a registered trademark of MYOB Technology Proprietary Limited. QuickBooks is a registered trademark of Intuit, Inc. Other products mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Contact Information
United States and Canada
Ed Sherry
(p) 973.586.2200 x5928
(f) 973.586.4820
(e) ed.sherry@myob-us.com
Outside the US and Canada
Hugo van Heuven
(p) +31 641 012 984
(f) +31 20 203 1057
(e) hugo@madebysofa.com
MYOB US Announces AccountEdge 2008
posted on November 27, 2007, by EdNew command center interface and other Mac-centric features power upgrade
November 27, 2007 (Rockaway, NJ) - MYOB US today announced the immediate availability of the latest version of their premium line of Mac small business management and accounting software, MYOB AccountEdge 2008.
Among the notable new features in AccountEdge 2008 are a redesigned command center interface and integration with various Mac OS X technologies.
"The features found in AccountEdge 2008 underscore our commitment to the Mac platform," says Tom Nash, Managing Partner, MYOB US. "Usability and improved workflow is an underlying theme throughout the 2008 feature set, including a redesigned command center interface, integration with iCal and .mac iDisk, greatly improved search abilities, a new help system, vacation and sick time tracking, as well as customer-requested enhancements that should make AccountEdge users very happy."
New command center
AccountEdge 2008 has undergone a makeover with a new-look command center.
"The redesign is more than cosmetic," says Nash. "The new command centers in AccountEdge include task drawers that let you store a list of common functions for quick and easy access."
Integration with Mac OS X apps
AccountEdge 2008 now integrates with Mac OS X's iCal and .Mac. Reminders can be set up and sent from AccountEdge to iCal as calendar events and To Dos. The user's iCal calendar can remind them to follow-up on on overdue invoices, make bill payments, or check leads.
AccountEdge can now be backed up to Apple's .Mac iDisk, so that a copy of a user's company file and other related files can be backed up off-site.
"It's essential to have an accessible back up outside of your home or office," Nash says. "With an Apple .Mac account being so affordable, it's a no-brainer to provide the ability to back up to a customer's .Mac iDisk."
User-driven features
AccountEdge 2008 includes more user-driven features that will help Mac small businesses to mind their own business. Smarter.
Enhanced search
AccountEdge 2008 features an enhanced search tool that lets the user search contacts, items, transactions, and more with a number of fields, including zip code, item description, first name, email address, vendor item number, and more. Only results that match are returned, and the results can be printed.
New reminder log
The new reminder log allows the user to create reminders regardless of whether they have an associated contact. All reminders in AccountEdge 2008 can be published to iCal, and can be managed in the new reminder log.
Vacation and sick time tracking
AccountEdge 2008 now tracks employee time off. Leave tracking allows for a more precise tracking of employee vacation and sick time, including which days are taken, reason for time off, new accrual balance reports, automatic wage adjustments on timesheets and reports detailing vacation and sick time taken, accrued and time left.
Also in AccountEdge 2008
For a full list of new features available in MYOB AccountEdge 2008, please visit www.myob-us.com/accountedge/newfeatures/.
Pricing and availability
Available through Apple resellers, the MYOB website, myob-us.com, and other online outlets and mail order catalogs, MYOB AccountEdge is priced at $299 for new users, and $159 for upgraders ($249 for multi-user). For more information on MYOB AccountEdge 2008, please visit myob-us.com/accountedge, or call (800) 322-MYOB (6962).
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About MYOB US
MYOB US acts as exclusive US republisher of the award-winning MYOB small business accounting and management and Point of Sale software lines for Macintosh and Windows platforms (www.myob-us.com). MYOB US also offers a portfolio of business services that help small business owners to better serve the needs of their customers, their employees, and themselves.
MYOB and the MYOB logo are registered trademarks of MYOB Limited. AccountEdge and FirstEdge are registered trademarks of MYOB Technology Proprietary Limited. Other products mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
MYOB US Announces Premier Accounting 2008
posted on November 27, 2007, by EdFeature enhancements to customer, vendor, and employee management
November 27, 2007 (Rockaway, NJ) - MYOB US today announced the immediate availability of the latest version of MYOB Premier Accounting 2008, their complete small business management and accounting software application for Windows.
"MYOB Premier Accounting 2008 is focused on helping small businesses manage the growth of their business, with new customer relations-based features that improve the flow of information between the business owner and their customers, vendors, and employees," says Tom Nash, Managing Partner, MYOB US.
Better customer relations
Premier Accounting 2008 allows for better customer relations, with features such as an itemized customer statement, which includes payments received, discounts taken, and credits applied.
Better vendor relations
Print or email check stubs and payment notifications to communicate payment information to vendors, including payments made, discounts and debits taken, and more information that will improve the lines of communication between the business owner and vendor.
Better employee relations
Improved vacation and sick leave tracking in Premier Accounting 2008 allows for more precise tracking of employee vacation and sick time, including days are taken, reason for time taken, new accrual balance reports, and automatic wage adjustments on timesheets.
More user-driven features in Premier Accounting 2008
As always, most new features in MYOB software come directly from customer enhancement requests. Just some of the new, user-driven improvements found in Premier Accounting 2008:
For a full list of new features available in MYOB Premier Accounting 2008, please visit www.myob-us.com/premier/newfeatures/.
Pricing and availability
Available through the MYOB website, myob-us.com, and other online outlets and mail order catalogs, MYOB Premier Accounting is priced at $299 for new users, and $159 for upgraders ($249 for multi-user). For more information on MYOB Premier Accounting 2008, please visit myob-us.com/premier, or call (800) 322-MYOB (6962).
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About MYOB US
MYOB US acts as exclusive US republisher of the award-winning MYOB small business accounting and management and Point of Sale software lines for Macintosh and Windows platforms (www.myob-us.com). MYOB US also offers a portfolio of business services that help small business owners to better serve the needs of their customers, their employees, and themselves.
MYOB and the MYOB logo are registered trademarks of MYOB Limited. Premier Accounting is a trademark of MYOB Technology Proprietary Limited. Other products mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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