We have recently implemented an online booking system to enable you, our clients, to book time with our consultant.

How do you access it?

To access the booking system, you will need to be logged in.  You can do this by clicking on the Your Account menu option, and entering your username and password.  Once logged in, selec the Calendar tab, and you will be able to see our existing committments, and also make a booking for any of the free time slots.  Include as much information as possible in the comments section so we know what the job is all about.  In the interests of client privacy, these comments will be moved to a private section when your booking is approved.

What if I don't have a username?

Click on the Your Account menu option, and then click the big blue button that says "Join us now, it's free".  Complete the necessary profile information, taking care to include a valid Business Name, and your profile will be created.  To ensure that we maintain the integrity of our community, all membership requests need to be approved by the administrator.  Once we've confirmed your identity, you will get an email asking you to activate your profile.  Simple really.

What else can you do?

Once you've made a booking, you can maintain those bookings by using the "My Bookings" menu option.

As always, feel free to give us any feedback by sending us an email.

Stay ahead of the pack!

Marathon Software is one of the only truly independent Sage ACCPAC consultants in the Australia/New Zealand/Pacific region.

By always dealing with the same consultant, our clients benefit from our in-depth knowledge of their business, while at the same time, receiving the benefits of over 20 years experience in implementing the Sage ACCPAC range of products.

The services we offer include pre-sales assistance, implementation consulting, post-sales support, customisation, data repairs and training, for users and consultants alike.  Our in-depth product knowledge covers the Sage ACCPAC product range, along with numerous 3rd-party add-on products.

Like a marathon, running a business is not a sprint.

We pride ourselves on working with you for the long run.

Mark Matheson

Having worked with the Sage ACCPAC range of products since 1988 Mark has extensive experience in both the DOS and Windows products.  Since the introduction of the Windows applications, he has been involved in numerous implementations of Sage ACCPAC ERP.

Starting life as a Chartered Accountant, Mark has retained his qualification with the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants and is able to use his 10 years experience as a Chartered Accountant in assessing clients needs.

Mark completed 4 years as the Senior Consultant for Sage ACCPAC Australia (previously ACCPAC Australia Pacific), and prior to that was the Technical Services Manager for One World Systems, the former distributor of ACCPAC applications in New Zealand.

His expertise has previously been recognised by Sage ACCPAC (previously ACCPAC International) when he was named as Qualified Installer of the Year.

Mark has been invited to conduct ACCPAC presentations in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, North America and Asia and is recognised as a leader in his field.

Details

Date of Birth:	14/07/1967
Nationality	New Zealand
Qualifications	Bachelor of Commerce, Auckland University
Certifications:	New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accounts
	Sage ACCPC Certified Consultant
Awards:	ACCPAC Qualified Installer of the Year - 1997
Skill Sets:	Sage ACCPAC ERP
	Sage ACCPAC ERP - Project and Job Costing
	Sage ACCPAC CRM
	Sage ACCPAC Insight
	Sage Retail
	Microsoft SQL Server
	Crystal Reports
	Visual Basic

For over 25 years, Sage ACCPAC has been developing a range of Business Management software products.  These solutions include accounting, retail, CRM and reporting products.

Marathon Software is a business specialising in the installation, implementation and support of the Sage ACCPAC range of products throughout Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

With many years experience in working with Sage ACCPAC and its range of products, our consultants, in conjunction with a Sage ACCPAC Business Partner, are able to assist business' through the many stages of buying, implementing and using the Sage ACCPAC applications.

Our certifications include the following Sage ACCPAC products: -

• Sage ACCPAC ERP
• Sage ACCPAC Project and Job Costing
• Sage ACCPAC CRM
• Sage ACCPAC Retail
• Sage ACCPAC Insight
• Sage ACCPAC Intelligence

For more information on the Services we provide, please click here or contact us via email

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The website was created by Mark Matheson using the Joomla! Content Management System (CMS). The CMS can be found at http://www.joomla.org

Further details about the website can be found here

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As many business' today are not constrained by geograpgical boundries, neither is Marathon Software.  In recent times, our work has taken us to: -

• Australia
• New Zealand
• Papua New Guinea
• Fiji
• American Samoa
• Zambia
• Egypt
• Tanzania

And we fully expect to add to that list in the near future!

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With many clients, this is a sensitive topic.  Therefore we wish to respect thats sensitivity and discuss these matters personally. If you are interested in obtaining more information, please send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , including the following information: -

• Company Name
• Contact Name
• Sage ACCPAC BP Number

We will be happy to discuss your requirements, and any investment involved.

See the FAQ on "Do you work directly with ACCPAC end-users?"

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When you commit to using a product like Sage ACCPAC, you begin a relationship with a Sage ACCPAC Business Partner.  This relationship starts before the sale, and continues, hopefully, long after the product is installed.

We can be engaged by a Sage ACCPAC Business Partner to be part of that relationship, but we do not get engaged independently of it.  This ensures that your relationship with Sage ACCPAC is secure and focused.

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We value the relationship we have all all our clients.  As such, we do not wish to shout about any of those to the exclusion of anyone else.  As such, we do not include any advertising on our website.

This is equally true for any product placements advertisments.

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As with any information shared between you and a busines partner, we treat your details with respect and privacy.  In a nutshell, we do not disclose your details to anyone else.

Copes of our Privacy Statement and Terms of Trade can be obtained by click on the relevent link.

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The company is based in Sydney, Australia. Please see Contact Us for further details.

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With almost 20 years of experience working with the Sage ACCPAC product range, and the added experience gained from 10 years working as a Chartered Accountant, we are able to offer a broad range of services.

 

Marathon Software is committed to protecting your privacy and developing technology that gives you the most powerful and safe online experience. This Statement of Privacy applies to the Marathon Software Web site and governs data collection and usage. By using the Marathon Software website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.

Collection of your Personal Information

Marathon Software collects personally identifiable information, such as your e-mail address, name, home or work address or telephone number. Marathon Software also collects anonymous demographic information, which is not unique to you, such as your ZIP code, age, gender, preferences, interests and favorites.

There is also information about your computer hardware and software that is automatically collected by Marathon Software. This information can include: your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times and referring Web site addresses. This information is used by Marathon Software for the operation of the service, to maintain quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding use of the Marathon Software Web site.

Please keep in mind that if you directly disclose personally identifiable information or personally sensitive data through Marathon Software public message boards, this information may be collected and used by others. Note: Marathon Software does not read any of your private online communications.

Marathon Software encourages you to review the privacy statements of Web sites you choose to link to from Marathon Software so that you can understand how those Web sites collect, use and share your information. Marathon Software is not responsible for the privacy statements or other content on Web sites outside of the Marathon Software and Marathon Software family of Web sites.

Use of your Personal Information

Marathon Software collects and uses your personal information to operate the Marathon Software Web site and deliver the services you have requested. Marathon Software also uses your personally identifiable information to inform you of other products or services available from Marathon Software and its affiliates. Marathon Software may also contact you via surveys to conduct research about your opinion of current services or of potential new services that may be offered.

Marathon Software does not sell, rent or lease its customer lists to third parties. Marathon Software may, from time to time, contact you on behalf of external business partners about a particular offering that may be of interest to you. In those cases, your unique personally identifiable information (e-mail, name, address, telephone number) is not transferred to the third party. In addition, Marathon Software may share data with trusted partners to help us perform statistical analysis, send you email or postal mail, provide customer support, or arrange for deliveries. All such third parties are prohibited from using your personal information except to provide these services to Marathon Software, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

Marathon Software does not use or disclose sensitive personal information, such as race, religion, or political affiliations, without your explicit consent.

Marathon Software keeps track of the Web sites and pages our customers visit within Marathon Software, in order to determine what Marathon Software services are the most popular. This data is used to deliver customized content and advertising within Marathon Software to customers whose behavior indicates that they are interested in a particular subject area.

Marathon Software Web sites will disclose your personal information, without notice, only if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

1. conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on Marathon Software or the site;
2. protect and defend the rights or property of Marathon Software; and,
3. act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of Marathon Software, or the public.

Use of Cookies

The Marathon Software Web site use "cookies" to help you personalize your online experience. A cookie is a text file that is placed on your hard disk by a Web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you, and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.

One of the primary purposes of cookies is to provide a convenience feature to save you time. The purpose of a cookie is to tell the Web server that you have returned to a specific page. For example, if you personalize Marathon Software pages, or register with Marathon Software site or services, a cookie helps Marathon Software to recall your specific information on subsequent visits. This simplifies the process of recording your personal information, such as billing addresses, shipping addresses, and so on. When you return to the same Marathon Software Web site, the information you previously provided can be retrieved, so you can easily use the Marathon Software features that you customized.

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of the Marathon Software services or Web sites you visit.

Security of your Personal Information

Marathon Software secures your personal information from unauthorised access, use or disclosure. Marathon Software secures the personally identifiable information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorised access, use or disclosure. When personal information (such as a credit card number) is transmitted to other Web sites, it is protected through the use of encryption, such as the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol.

Changes to this Statement

Marathon Software will occasionally update this Statement of Privacy to reflect company and customer feedback. Marathon Software encourages you to periodically review this Statement to be informed of how Marathon Software is protecting your information.

Contact Information

Marathon Software welcomes your comments regarding this Statement of Privacy. If you believe that Marathon Software has not adhered to this Statement, please contact Marathon Software at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We will use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly determine and remedy the problem.