I am looking to buy some software for forecasting etc but not really sure where to start - Sage does have a Forecasting program but I've not heard any reports on it's value?
At the moment we are just using a fairly basic spreadsheet which is slightly limiting in it's parameters and adding additional information is not great due to the way it was set up.
Any suggestions gratefully received
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Sage 50 Forecasting is pretty good
We use Sage 50 Forecasting and think its good.
The version we have is 2007 and I'm not sure if it has been updated or not - we haven't been advised of any updates by Sage.
If there are updates I don't know if they have been for the worse or not, as is sometimes the case!
The software used to be called Winforecast, and was developed by a company in Scotland, who sold out to Sage at least 10 years ago I think.
winforcast cant handle 2011 dates !
I still use this software too - purchased about 10 yrs ago! It cost £500 then , which is why I've never repalced it!
The reports can't deal with 2011 dates, but fortunately all reports can be exprted to word and the dates amended!
Adaptive Planning
We recommend Adaptive Planning for our clients. It is entirely web based, covers forecasting as well as budgeting and planning. However it may be more that you are looking for - to find out take a look at www.clear-plan.co.uk or www.adaptiveplanning.com.
Just a bit!
We recommend Adaptive Planning for our clients. It is entirely web based, covers forecasting as well as budgeting and planning. However it may be more that you are looking for - to find out take a look at www.clear-plan.co.uk or www.adaptiveplanning.com.
$3500 basic one year contract!!
Projection software
Winforecast is much better that Sage Financial Forecasting particularly on reporting - and it can handle 2011 dates.
We use it extensively and don't have problem.
Just wish Sage would start developing it again instead of persisting with Financial forecasting which they seem blinkered about. They can't admit a smaller company developed a better product than theirs.
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