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FOLSOM, Calif. (February 15, 2001) — Small Bussinesses struggling
with the hassles of managing their HR records and information have
a new, affordable option available to them through retailers nationwide.
Simpata™, the award-winning 100 percent Internet Human Resources
and Benefits solution, today unveiled "Simply HR" —
the industry's first HR Web-based packaged retail product designed
exclusively for small businesses.
Developed to be as easy-to-use as common spreadsheets, but as powerful
and scalable as costly enterprise alternatives, the Simpata-powered
solution hits retail shelves this month.
Simply HR features a new “software-to-ASP bridge” —
giving the small business owner the power and protection of Internet-based
data storage, but in a familiar software set up that can be purchased
at more than 2,000 locations nationwide, including retailers such
as Staples, Office Depot, CompUSA, MicroCenter, and Fry’s Electronics.
Through Simply HR — the easiest way to manage Human Resources
online — small businesses benefit from:
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One central place for a company’s HR information: Simply
HR makes it simple
to consolidate all of the paper and electronic files spread
everywhere into a single, centralized database; easy to store
everything from contact information, W4 elections, direct deposit
information, salary (including a history of changes), history
of education, certifications, licenses, and experience
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Easily created custom fields: Employers can create custom fields
to store any information, without any programming experience
required; enables Simply HR to expand to meet the needs of any
small business
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Highly secure storage: Sensitive employee information will
be kept on a tightly monitored, Intel™-protected site;
considerably outperforming the standard security options of
file cabinets or unprotected PCs, the choice of most small businesses
today for this type of information
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More than 45 reporting options: Selections include everything
from Ad Hoc and COBRA reports to company phone directories —
services intuitive to the small business owner’s needs
that are not found in traditional spreadsheet programs
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Accessibility: The Internet-based format enables information
to be accessed through any Internet connection and a Web browser,
even from home
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Affordable: The packaged version retails at $49.95 for the
first 4 month’s usage, then only $1 per employee for each
additional month ($20 minimum per month)
“Throughout Simpata’s existence, we have listened closely
to countless small business owners —from the 5-person shop
in Iowa to the quickly growing corporation in California —
and we have heard their frustrations with traditional administrative
tools,” said Jeff Simon, Simpata chairman of the board. “Simply
HR is our direct response to their demands for a cost-effective,
intuitive alternative to the basic, lifeless spreadsheets, complex
database programs, or the expensive behemoth packages.”
Simpata president Tim Jenkins attributed the intuitive feel of
Simply HR to the company’s deep knowledge of the small business
sector and the marketing expertise of their partner software developer,
Elibrium™, a division of ClickAction™, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLAC)
“Simpata was recently named as a Top HR Product of the Year
for two simple reasons,” Jenkins said. “First, we understand
what the small business customer needs. Secondly, our team partners
with the smartest organizations in the business. This Elibrium partnership
— just like our recent partnership with the Blue Cross Blue
Shield Association — is a testimony to our reliability and
our incredible future in 2001. Customers can put great confidence
in Simpata and Simply HR.”
Christina Willett, senior vice president and general manager of
Elibrium, said that in the expanding Internet market, many customers
still rely on retail stores for product options
and education.
“Our partnership with Simpata allows us to continue to provide
small business customers with innovative solutions along with added
value at retail that is not available directly from the Web,”
Willett said.
“Simply HR is another example of how Simpata continues to
deliver innovative and effective
HR solutions for the growing small business market. It’s this
focus and track record that keep
us interested in the company’s future and why we recently committed
additional funding
to its success,” said Bruce Keller, senior partner with Acacia
Venture Partners.
Jenkins said Simpata will continue to offer its full-featured solution,
SimpataSM, targeted to small and medium-sized companies looking
for a complete, 100% Internet Human Resources and Benefits administration
solution.
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About Simpata
Simpata helps small and medium-sized businesses get and keep control
of employee administration by bringing human resources and employee
benefits administration together in a 100% Internet solution. Simpata
enables employers to “conquer their mountain of paperwork”
by eliminating it via a secure, easy-to-use, employee self-service
interface. Simpata has received investment funding from Acacia Venture
Partners, Frazier & Company, Intel Capital, NIF Ventures, Red
Rock Ventures, Shad Run Investments, and U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray
Ventures. More information can be found at www.simpata.com.
About Elibrium
Elibrium, a division of ClickAction Inc. (Nasdaq: CLAC), provides
productivity software and services to simplify home and business
life. For more than 10 years, businesses have trusted Elibrium’s
leading brand, MySoftware, to help grow their business while saving
time and money. Our commitment to empowering small business professionals
continues as we expand and enhance our existing services as well
as provide a new way to access services on the Web. Elibrium’s
Internet based applications offer the best solutions on the Web
by way of a packaged CD-ROM with tutorials, easy set up and exceptional
value. Since the introduction of our first title, over 12 million
products have been sold. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California,
Elibrium sells products and services at over 7,000 locations. For
more information visit www.avanquestusa.com.
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