Archive for the ‘Business’ Category


Referrals aren't *THAT* important, right?

. . . Salespeople, sales managers and small business owners . . . The Top 5% of Salespeople Earn Over $250,000 A Year What do they know that you don’t???? The times and markets have changed. Have your sales processes changed with them? If not, or if you’re not sure, then join me on February [...]

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Why you could be forced to upgrade ACT! software to the latest version . . .

There is much abuzz about Windows Vista. If you haven’t heard, it is Microsoft’s next operating system, set to release later this month. You can check out the features here: I think it is amazing the impact of a new operating system to application developers, partners, and ultimately the end users/customers. Consider a major service [...]

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Using ACT! to Build Consistency in the New Year

I’m a big fan of planning. In fact, it has been said, “Success is in the planning”, and I tend to agree. If time is taken to determine specific actions, the project or outcome will have a better chance to succeed. In general, not many will argue with this line of thinking, the challenge is [...]

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Is ACT! by Sage 2007, "junk"?

I recently received and email from a subscriber of http://www.whatsnewwithact.com/.  I thought I would publish it here, as perhaps he is part of the few bold enough to ask these questions, yet many might benefit from this discussion…below is the text and my reply.  I have since read several reviews that ACT 2007 is junk. I [...]

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The Holidays Can be an Opportunity to Build Relationships with Customers and Prospects

Many enjoy the benefits of a good contact management system in their business.  Ultimately it is of no use if it does not help you maintain existing relationships while extending your reach to others.  One way you can build relationships with others is simply by emailing something to them that is: 1.) Valuable 2.) Unique [...]

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