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The history of e-PayDay and payroll software in Australia.
Allan Reed began selling B&W Televisions in the late 1950s from a store called ANR Electrics, located in South Brisbane, 4101. ANR stood for Allan and Nancy Reed. ANR Computer Services was founded on April 22, 1986, by Allan and Brett Reed, a father-son duo. Initially, it operated as a family business focused on assembling and selling IBM clone computers to home users. The partnership also wholesaled computer peripherals and accessories, such as parallel printer cables and coloured 5 1/4" floppy disks, to computer resellers. We first operated from a humble Unit (4) at 26 Lima Street, Auchenflower, QLD 4066.​ As the business grew quickly, we moved to a retail shop at Sherwood House, 39 Sherwood Road, Toowong 4066.
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Allan quickly recognised a market need for a low-cost range of software. Some of his early products, which became very popular, included MS-DOS Tutorial™ and Your Personal Accounting Tutor!™ - both of which he designed and programmed. Another product distributed was TransView™, which enabled programs to run on a Hercules Graphics Card initially designed for EGA graphics. TransView was written in assembly language and marketed by ANR Computer Services.
ANR Computer Services began selling LOGI Computers, which were high-quality IBM Compatible computers designed and manufactured by Logicraft Products Manufacturing Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. It was decided to create a new identity to promote and sell Hardware and Software under one name. LOGISOFT Australia was registered as a Business in QLD on 14 October 1987, and the ANR Computer Services name ceased being used. LOGISOFT was derived from LOGIcal SOFTware.
There was a need in Australia for low-cost payroll software designed for small businesses.
In 1986, we identified a significant opportunity to develop a cost-effective payroll system specifically designed for Australian businesses. This initiative not only addressed a crucial need but also promised to empower employers across the country to manage their payroll more efficiently and affordably. At the time, there were a number of low-cost accounting programs available in the Australian market, but no payroll software. One of the most popular was DacEasy (eventually purchased by The Sage Group Plc), an American Accounting Program modified for Australia and imported and distributed by Ron Mellor of Mace-Software. It was decided that LOGISOFT Australia would develop and sell a payroll program for under $200, which was called PayPacket™. We were the first to introduce a tiered pricing system, enabling us to provide PayPacket™ priced according to employee limits, with the additional products being marketed as The Logisoft Payroll Series™. One of those products, PayBook™, was distributed by Manaccom and sold by Harvey Norman in their retail outlets.
In the 1990s, we determined that businesses with five or fewer employees would have access to a free payroll program marketed as Freeware. This marked a groundbreaking moment, as it was the first time payroll software was offered in Australia in such an innovative way. We renamed this offering e-PayDay FREEPAY, which was registered as a trademark in Australia on 5 August 2001.
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e-PayDay continues to thrive as a family business.
Sharlyce, Brett's daughter, proudly carries forward the family legacy by thriving in her role as a Business Analyst. Her professional journey with e-PayDay began in 2009, when she started her career as a Payroll Software Support Team Member. There, she honed her skills and cultivated a deep understanding of payroll. With every step, she has shown her dedication to our passion for innovation, agility, and outstanding customer service. Brett's wife plays a pivotal role in the administration of e-PayDay, showcasing her unwavering dedication and profound commitment to its success. Her unwavering focus on providing memorable customer service not only drives the team forward but also sets a powerful example for others to follow.
Some of our previous major product releases and milestones.
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1987
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PayPacket™ for DOS was released in 1987 and developed using IBM BASICA (updated to Microsoft Basic and later to QuickBASIC).
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1996
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​The Logisoft Payroll Series™ for Windows (16 bit) Version 1.00 was released on 13 May 1996 and developed using Visual Basic 3.
2001
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The Logisoft Payroll Series™ products were renamed e-PayDay starting from V6.00, released on 1 October 2001 and developed using Visual Basic 3.
2011
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e-PayDay Business Edition (32-bit) Version 1.00 was released on 1 March 2011 and was developed using Visual Basic 6.
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2018
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e-PayDay Business Edition (Single Touch Payroll) Version 17 was released on 26 June 2017 to meet the ATO Single Touch Payroll Phase 1 requirements. e-PayDay Pty Ltd was at the forefront of the STP journey when it lodged the first report to be received by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on 6 July 2017. We collaborated extensively with the ATO to achieve this goal on behalf of the Payroll Industry.
Magazines (The Early Days)
In an era before the internet, this is how we promoted our payroll software. All the magazines are viewable and provide a fascinating historical insight into the Accounting and Payroll Software journey in Australia through the articles and advertisements.
Magazine Awards Won
Business and Company Name History
Business Name - QLD BN2854181
Registration date: 22/04/1986
Renewal date: 22/04/1996
Cancelled date: 12/04/1996
Business Name - QLD BN3043605
Registration Date 17/02/1987
Business Name - QLD BN3221143
Registration Date 14/10/1987
ACN 051 699 613
Registration Date 17/04/1991
Business Name - QLD BN17721854
Registration date: 6/07/2001
Cancelled date: 6/11/2007
ACN 125 545 717
Registration date: 22/05/2007