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Five Red Flags to Consider When Looking for a Sage 50 Payments Solution 

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Running a business is all about efficiency. Sage 50 software allows businesses to streamline their accounting processes, capture more revenue, and remain compliant. A Sage 50 payment integration should be just as efficient and embed seamlessly into the software. The last thing you need is a payments solution that creates headaches instead of streamlining your workflow. 

That’s why it’s important to investigate each payment processing solution thoroughly. The integration you plug into your system should improve cash flow, automate manual processes, and ensure secure data compliance. 

But, as you know, not all payment solutions are created equal. So, in this blog, we cover five common red flags to be wary of when considering a Sage 50 payments solution. 

Red Flag #1: Long-term contracts 

Don’t get locked in. While a long partnership is ideal, you don’t want to be stuck with an ill-fitted solution. Longer commitments make it difficult for merchants and organizations to negotiate terms and fees.  

Pay-as-you-go, no contract solutions exist, and they are often preferable.  

Red Flag #2: Non-PCI compliant solutions 

Any payment solution you use should be PCI-compliant – end of story. Sensitive customer data is involved when accepting payments, and you don’t want to leave yourself open to liabilities. Even more, non-compliance fees can drain your financial reserves, with penalties as high as $10,000 a month.   

Red Flag #3: Manual payment collection 

Your integration should never require you to chase down customer payments. Constant follow-up on unpaid customer invoices drains your time, cash, and resources. The right payment processor should have the right tools in place to combat this. 

Tools like click-to-pay invoicing embed payment links in emails and text messages to streamline payments. Other solutions like autopay create automated follow-ups and recurring payment options.  

Red Flag #4: Non-customizable solutions

Payments isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” industry, and most businesses need to tweak their payment solution to match their strategy. A best-in-class payment processor should have deep, dynamic APIs that promote customization. APIs should be user-friendly, comprehensive, and have ongoing developer documentation. 

Red Flag #5: Non-certified Sage Solution

Finally, most important of all, your payment solution should be Sage certified. As a Sage 50 user, you want to ensure your payment solution has been vetted by the program itself. If a payment solution isn’t loudly proclaiming its certified status, it’s best to turn the other way.  

Transform Your Sage Payments with a Certified Solution 

With its award-winning APIs and detailed developer documentation, Fortis is a leader in Sage integrations. Being both a Plus Tier Sage Tech Partner and Sage Recommended Solution, our team of seasoned experts and developers deliver a best-in-class Sage 50 integration to streamline payment processing.  

Fortis has no red flags. Enjoy features like: 

  • Click-to-pay invoicing 
  • Level 2 and 3 data enrichment 
  • Next-day funding 
  • Acceptance of all payment types 
  • Flexible pricing options 
  • And, a dedicated ERP support team 

Discover the Fortis difference, yourself. Contact us today or check out our integration in the Sage Marketplace.  

Fortis Scales Up Partnership with Sage to Simplify the Payment Process for Small Businesses and Their Customers

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Businesses Can Now Securely Process Sage 50 Transactions in the US with Fortis, the leader in Embedded Payments

Fortis, a payments technology leader for software providers, marketplaces, and scaling businesses, today announced its integration with Sage 50 – best-in-class desktop accounting software with cloud connectivity, giving customers a complete view of their business finances and inventory provided by Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses.

Fortis became a Sage Recommended Solution in January 2023 and this new integration emphasizes the shared vision of both Fortis and Sage to deliver innovative solutions for businesses seeking streamlined financial management.

Fortis delivers the latest technology and decades of ERP experience to help businesses manage their HR, payroll, and benefits more efficiently with a simplified payment process. Fortis delivers seamless installation-on-demand, embedded interchange optimization to guarantee the lowest interchange costs, and effortless maintenance with cloud-based updates to better serve Sage 50 users in the US.

This strategic partnership is an example of Fortis’ commitment to providing the latest payment technology and customizable service to deliver a more comprehensive and secure payment experience.

“This collaboration combines Fortis’ expertise in payments technology with Sage’s advanced accounting functionalities, offering users an integrated and efficient solution. The partnership empowers businesses with enhanced payment processes, improved financial visibility, and a comprehensive approach to managing finances and inventory. By leveraging this integration, businesses can optimize their operations, reduce manual efforts, and gain a competitive edge in today’s dynamic business environment,” says Chip Mahan, Global Head of Fintech, Payments & Banking, Sage.

Through this collaboration, each Sage 50 business is matched with a Fortis certified guide who listens to the specific needs of the business and makes deployment recommendations based on their unique goals. Additionally, the guide assists throughout the simple installation-on-demand process and ensures that the business continues to take advantage of Fortis’ cloud-based architecture. This enables the organization to seamlessly deploy new functionality and allows Fortis to develop beyond the boundaries of the ERP platform.

Businesses can also take advantage of additional revenue-accelerating functionality with the Fortis-Sage 50 integration by accelerating and streamlining payment processing using click-to-pay invoices, automated invoice chasing, securely stored payment information, and next day funding. They will have access to everything they need to scale quickly and efficiently, including Level 2 and Level 3 data enrichment, card present transactions, multi-company support, and free assistance with simplified PCI compliance that can be completed within minutes.

“We are excited to announce our latest integration with Sage 50 in the US,” says Greg Cohen, Fortis CEO. “We strive to provide our customers with the latest technology through award-winning APIs and world-class onboarding. The partnership with Sage allows us to take this a step further, offering clients enhanced access to Sage technology.”

Organizations using Fortis payments solutions, integrated within the Sage 50 ecosystem, can now have the peace of mind of securely processing their transactions with the leader in embedded payments.

About Fortis

Fortis is the leader in embedded payments for software providers, processing billions of dollars annually by delivering comprehensive payment solutions and commerce enablement to software partners and developers. The company’s mission is to forge a holistic payments experience, guiding businesses to reach uncharted growth and scale. As the solution of choice for the future of payments, Fortis moves commerce closer to invisible with a proprietary platform that supports and strengthens the payments capabilities of software partners. For more information, visit fortispay.com.