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My Impressions of ACT! 2010 Service Pack 1

Earlier this month, Sage Software released service pack 1 for the ACT! 2010 product.  I have worked with the product first in my own environment and with several customers now and wanted to share with you what you can expect with this latest update of the program.  There are four main improvements that were most requested by users, and a few others that were worth mentioning from the customers I have the privilege to coach.  Hint: it is all good. (more…)

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ACT! 2009 software is officially launched, what's the big deal?

UPDATE: Webinar is a success…Be among the first to get access to the LIVE-REPLAY page for this recorded webinar.  Simply fill out the form below and I’ll make sure you are kept in the loop. -Travis

It’s true, the ACT! 2009 software is officially available to the public.  It provides a host of new functions focused on making it easier for users to navigate through the application.

I will be hosting a live-webinar Thursday August 14th, 2008 at 3pm EST* and will be reviewing the features and functions of the program, and will have Dave van Toor as my guest.  Dave is the VP and GM of Sage CRM North America.  If you’ve been on this blog before you might remember the interview I held with Dave back in May. I will also be making a special offer to those who want to lock in the upgrade for the ACT! 2009 software.

If you want in on this webinar, with a chance to ask your questions, simply fill out the form below, and I’ll send you all the details.


Contact Information
First Name *
Last Name *
Email *
CRM version *
Users *

*The webinar will be recorded, so if you sign up after this date I will forward you an email to the LIVE-REPLAY page when it is available.

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Internet Search Acceleration Webinar

Attention Sales and Marketing Professionals (ACT! and non ACT! software users alike)
Date: Thursday June 26, 2008
Time: 3pm EST, 12pm PST
What: Internet Search Acceleration Webinar
Register Here

Are you someone who knows the value search engines can provide your business, but find using them laborious and time consuming? What if you could automate most of your Internet research so you could sell more?

Recently, I visited with a friend who shared with me some amazing Internet research software. I don’t get super-impressed with software (afterall it is just a tool), but for folks spending time doing market research online, this high-end software is worth a look. (register for webinar here)

I was hoping to put a video up here to show you the software in action, but I’d rather have Mike show you personally, so I’ve made special arrangement with Mike’s office to host a webinar with you in mind.

This world-class suite of products allows companies to reduce Internet research from hours to minutes, putting them in touch with qualified prospects in a fraction of the time. In this 1 hour webinar you’ll learn how you can arm yourself with tools your competitors haven’t seen.
-Stop cutting/pasting contact information into your database
-Find your niche, no matter how specific
-Work with existing lists and directories
-Build a contact list in moments
…and that is just the beginning.

Mike showed me how he extracted hundreds of contacts from a
series of websites for export to a contact database of choice
in less than 2 minutes. (register for webinar here)

The software automates the “grind” functions of Internet research, such as:
-Trolling through company/directory/portal websites to find names, phone numbers, email addresses and such.
-Using search engines to find disparate information on contacts and companies
-Clicking/copying/pasting or retyping pertinent information from the web, into a usable format. (excel, outlook, ACT!, crm, ats.)

If what I’ve described resonates with you, please carve out an hour to learn
more on this webinar…Thursday June 26, 2008 at 3pm EST, 12pm PST

-Travis
PS: I’ve arranged for a free gift
from Mike for those attending
this webinar. Register here.

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ACT! Database Software and Microsoft .Net 2.1 Issues Reported

Recently Microsoft released .Net Framework 2.1.  It appears that the ACT! Database Software has issues with this latest update.  And ACT! is not alone, I’ve heard unconfirmed reports that QuickBooks software (and others) that use Microsoft’s .Net, are having issues with the latest release from the Redmond, WA giant.

I encourage anyone running ACT! 2007 or ACT! 2008 hold off on updating to this latest version of .net.  And please, is you have experienced issues with this, feel free share them in the comment box below.

-Travis

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Considering an ACT Software Upgrade?…2 Must Ask Questions

People say they learn a lot from me, truth is I learn from customers and subscribers all the time. Yesterday I talked with a customer who articulated something I think might benefit others. It was pertaining to the idea of upgrading his ACT software after receiving an upgrade notice from Sage Software, he said, “I got some critical enhancement products as a part of my ACT install, I know how it all works and interconnects with my business process, as a result I’m cautious about installing a soon to be released upgrade.”

The truth is, he has quite unique combination of ACT Addon installed on his computer…each with a critical business purpose, allowing him to focus on what brings in revenue, selling. However, it does bring up a very fair question.

Should I upgrade?

For 2008 and beyond, with any software, the question people are asking…Should I upgrade?

Here are some questions ACT users must ask before answering the upgrade question. Take time to write out the answers to these questions, and be as specific as possible.
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