Business Partners gives thumbs up for its VIP treatment

Issued by Watt Communications: for Sage VIP Payroll
Johannesburg, 17 Aug 2010

Local risk financing company Business Partners has been able to enjoy the benefits of a virtually paperless system as a result of implementing a Softline VIP solution.

The company, which invests in entrepreneurs by providing risk financing for small and medium enterprises, now operates efficiently and effectively without paper, saving the company money and being eco-friendly at the same time.

Business Partners Group HR/Payroll Manager Hester Green explains that the company's payslips, leave applications, and performance appraisals, are all done online, creating a paperless system, which is environmentally friendly too.

Business Partners makes use of the full suite of Softline VIP solutions, including Premier Payroll, HR Premier, Business Intelligence Manager, Infoslips and Employee Self Service, which all work together seamlessly, resulting in no need for an additional paper trail.

“In addition, I have found the VIP solution to be a user friendly system that is constantly updated to comply with the latest legislation, making my job easier,” says Green. “They provide excellent customer service, and their call centre staff are always professional, friendly and eager to help, making it easy to see why they are the number one payroll provider in the country,” says Green. She says Business Partners needed to present a strong motivation as to why the company should use Softline VIP, but now that the systems have been implemented, all parties involved are more than satisfied with the system.

Softline VIP Sales Director Sandra Swanepoel says the software is online and the real-time design ensures that payroll processing is faster and easier to use. “VIP Payroll contains the latest legislative changes that enable payroll administrators to make the most accurate and up-to-date calculations. All this is combined in a package that can be maintained by updating earnings, deductions and methods.”

Softline VIP is a leading supplier of payroll and human resource management solutions in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. The company boasts more than 24 000 clients, and its three payroll and human resource management products are able to meet the needs of any size company.

Softline VIP

Softline VIP is a leading supplier of payroll and human resource management solutions in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. Coupled with an extensive service offering, Softline VIP is the only payroll and HR solution geared to meet the challenges of the modern payroll office. The VIP Products are synonymous with ease of use, stability and reliability, with the flexibility to cater to the unique needs of every client. VIP promises long-term sustainability over and above legislative compliance. VIP understands the human resources and payroll environment and offers the client peace of mind by providing a total solution.

Softline VIP achieved an overall fourth place in the top 10 for medium businesses in the Deloitte Best Company to Work For Survey 2009 and a second place in the industry category “business and professional services”. Softline VIP also emerged one of 48 participants out of an overall 98 to score above the standard of excellence threshold of more than 75%.

Softline VIP products include:

VIP Premier - Softline VIP also supplies leading technology to service large and corporate clients. VIP Premier is geared towards increasing the functionality of payroll systems and provides an uncomplicated solution for medium to large organisations. One of the key features of this product is that it is quick to implement in comparison to similar solutions. Meeting the needs of any payroll office and supplying the most suitable solution is important for Softline VIP as it strives to ensure practical solutions for all users. Its products are easy to use and reliable and the information produced is accurate and complies with all statutory requirements.

VIP Classic - VIP Classic is the perfect solution for clients with bigger operations than the one-man business. VIP Classic provides the same flexibility as larger systems, but is aimed at the small to medium sector. This software offers a total solution to users.

VIP Essentials - VIP Essentials is geared to small businesses and contains the same ease of use and stability of all VIP's products. VIP Essentials is an affordable product making it an ideal solution for the small business paying less than 30 employees.

Softline has a solid track record of profitability and cash generation. The group delivers quality accounting, payroll and CRM software solutions that improve the efficiencies of businesses around the world.

Softline

Softline is a leading provider of accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions to small, medium and large sized companies. Founded in 1988 by Ivan Epstein, Alan Osrin and Steven Cohen, Softline was established during the formative years of the software industry and listed on the JSE Securities Exchange South Africa in February 1997. Softline expanded to establish a strong position within its area of focus in South Africa and Australia. Focused on the development of accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions, Softline has a 20-year track record as a market leader. The group has a broad range of products offering users a variety of software solutions to run their businesses efficiently. Softline's leading brands include Softline Accpac, Softline Pastel (Accounting and Payroll) and Softline VIP.

The combination of the group's product offerings provides Softline customers with comprehensive, well-branded accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions. In November 2003, Softline was acquired by the Sage Group plc, a FTSE 100 company. The software group includes market-leading businesses throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, South Africa and Australia, supplying business software to the small, medium and large sized business community. Softline has a solid track record of profitability and cash generation. The group delivers quality accounting, payroll, CRM and ERP software solutions that improve the efficiencies of businesses around the world.

The Sage Group

The Sage Group is a leading global supplier of business management software solutions and related products and services, principally for small to medium-sized enterprises. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989. Sage has 6.1 million customers and more than 13 400 employees worldwide. It operates in over 24 countries covering the UK, Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia, India and China. For further information, please visit http://www.sage.com.

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