Sage UKhas today announced the launch of Sage One Accounts Extra. The new solution combines the online accounting capabilities Sage has on the market for small businesses, providing customers with more power, visibility and control over the most important aspects of their financial affairs, says the company. Sage One Accounts Extra "is a direct response to the changing needs of small businesses and accountants in the UK and Ireland," claims Sage. The new solution will also support companies looking to expand overseas with foreign currency capabilities, and is delivered on a highly scalable and secure global platform built for greater accessibility and collaboration, according to the company. Simon Hodgkins, Head of Sage One UK and Ireland explaied that 80 per cent of the 6 million businesses worldwide using Sage are start-ups and small businesses. "We’ve been a proud supporter of small businesses for