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Dear Sage Pastel Intelligence Reader

Welcome to the Spring edition of the Sage Pastel Intelligence Magazine. With the sun out and the gardens
greening, you probably have renewed your vigour to ensure some year-end success in your business. With this in
mind, you'll find our MD's thoughts on the use of Excel for business intelligence enlightening and exciting - read Big isn't
always best for more info.

In addition, if you didn't already know we have upgraded versions of our accounting and Evolution programs that certainly make for improved financial and business management.

Pastel Evolution Version 6.5 is here and there’s never been a better time to upgrade!

SageBox By the time you receive this e-magazine, Pastel Evolution Version 6.5 will have launched. As a Cover Customer, Business Partner or Training Centre, you
automatically receive a copy of the new software which will be delivered to you over the next couple of months.

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This issue's contents

Big isn't always best - especially in BI Your accounting software is the most important business tool you own. Read more, click here.	In brief Meeting SARS' requirements for electronic documents, delivering business intelligence though Excel and our call centre scoops international awards. Read more, click here.
Financial crisis - the truth revealed The recent global financial crisis and the resultant great recession really shook the world. The reasons for the crisis vary, depending on who you ask. However, some favourites can be identified. Read more, click here.	Pastel Evolution tames Johannesburg Zoo's wild side Integrating disparate accounting divisions under one umbrella. Read more, click here.
The Evolution Revolution The upgrade is based on a complete overhaul of software and it's been billed as the most significant change to the mid-market Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution ever. Find out, click here.	5 minutes with Etienne Coetzee ... Etienne is Pastel's new the Branch Manager in Cape Town. So, for our customers in the Mother City, here's some insight into what makes the man tick. To read more, click here.
Small Business Awards with Softline Pastel For the third year running‚ Pastel sponsored the Small Business Awards with radio stations 702 and Cape Talk. Click here.	Pastel Xpress Tips and Tricks Using these handy hints will help you work faster and smarter in Pastel Xpress. Read more, click here
Pastel Evolution Tips and Tricks Ten tips to help you take full advantage of Evolution's fantastic functionality. Read more, click here.