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Prices have been published for three editions of Sage Live, the new online accounting and business application from Sage. The product is described as being suited for small business users who need mobile access to accounting data. Pricing for both the United States and the United Kingdom have been placed on Sage's websites for the two countries.

Practice IQ, a company founded by owners of a payroll company acquired by Xero, has changed its name to Karbon. Based in Sydney, Australia, and San Francisco, Calif., Karbon is bringing to market collaboration tools for accounting firms. Kabron describes its product, which is in the preview stage, as "the central place that weaves all your communication and client interactions together."

 Nonprofit vendor Blackbaud intends to re-enter the software reselling market next year. The Charleston, S.C.-based company outlined its plans recently during its Investors' Day. Blackbaud wants to use dealers to push its new cloud-based NXT line.

FreshBooks has launched a redesigned iOS app to work with the iPhone and iPad. The company says the app "features a simpler, more intuitive interface, designed to encourage proactive billing habits, make it easier to stay on top of cash flow, and to help customers run their business three times faster."