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Computers have now become an integral part of virtually every business. IT costs are very expensive, so choosing the right systems and ensuring they are properly implemented and maintained is an essential part of any business strategy. Increased dependency on IT systems has also led to a new breed of business risks, which many organisations are not properly equipped to address.
PEM IT Services have experienced IT professionals who will guide you through the IT minefield, providing best practice advice and assistance tailored to your individual requirements. We offer a range of services to assist in all areas around IT, including:
NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES
PEM IT Services offer a flexible support package to enable clients to find the right level of support for their needs.
As well as regular site visits, our support agreements include the following:
- Unlimited telephone and e-mail support.
- Guaranteed 8 hour response (office hours) for urgent queries.
- Available 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.
- Remote access support, where applicable.
ACCOUNTING AND PAYROLL SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
Choosing the right accounting solutions for your business, and ensuring they are correctly set up and configured, is an essential part of your business strategy. Using our understanding of clients’ businesses combined with our accounting and computing knowledge, PEM is ideally placed to advise clients on the correct solutions for their needs.
PEM IT Services have systems specialists who can advise you on what solutions are most appropriate for your organisation. Our staff have extensive knowledge of a range of accounting and payroll solutions suitable for a wide variety of clients, from sole traders to large multi-national organisations.
Products we are able to supply and support include:
- Sage Instant, Line 50 and Payroll – we are Sage Accountants Club members.
- Quickbooks range – we are members of the Quickbooks Professional Advisors Programme.
- Access Accounts range – we are Access Accounts Professional Partners.
- Mamut Business Software – we are Mamut Resellers.
HOME COMPUTER INITIATIVE SCHEMES
Home Computing Initiative (HCI) schemes enable employers to provide their employees with personal computers for home use at savings of up to 50%. At the same time, the employer is able to make a saving as well, typically up to £192 per employee over the three-year life of an HCI Scheme.
In his 2006 Financial Statement and Budget Report on Wednesday, 22nd March 2006, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that:
“The Government will remove the current exemption for employer-provided equipment from 6 April 2006 (BN30).”
This is the tax exemption that underpins Home Computing Initiatives.
This does not affect schemes already underway where computers have already been delivered to staff, and where contracts have been signed between employers and employees, but the equipment has still to be delivered.
Various bodies, including the IAAITC of which PEM are a member, are currently discussing this decision and its implications with the Government. Updates will be posted to this website as soon as they become available.
BENEFITS
Businesses are able to make the most of their existing IT systems, reducing costs and improving their return on investments.
Not all businesses have, or require, full time IT professionals. PEM IT allows these businesses to receive independent professional advice and support from a trusted source. For further information on IT services contact Jon Stanton at jstanton@pem.co.uk
PEM IT Services are members of the Independent Association of Accountants Information Technology Consultants (IAAITC), and can offer a level of trusted IT consultancy for SME's. Further information on the IAAITC can be found on www.iaaitc.org.
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