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. Read the rest of this entry »
$1 Per Comment for Haiti Recovery
Have a moment? I’m doing a brave thing (so I’ve been told). Learn how I reconnected with an old friend, Stephen who is sending updates on Twitter of his service in Haiti.
How the Haiti Earthquake Became Real to Me
MarketingProfessor.com will donate $1 for every comment
of encouragement left on that post (his tweets are right on the page) through Friday 1/22 at 5pm.
Thanks to the many who have already commented.
Not sure where this will lead, but please leave your comments on the blog .
Below is a video that talks more about it, if you cannot see it at Haiti Fundraiser Video.
-Travis
How to Sync Your Android Phone with ACT and Other Contact Management Software
Many ACT! users are also interested in maximizing the use of their mobile phones to connect with customers and prospects and close more sales. Google has come on the scene recently with droid based phones which tie in many of the free services that have become popular in recent years like Gmail, Google Talk, Search, Calendar and more. What if an ACT! user wants to get their all important ACT! database information on their Droid based phone? There is an interesting solution. Read the rest of this entry »
Heads Up Regarding ACT! 2010 Promotion
Since the week is short for those of us in the USA (Thanksgiving), I wanted to send a quick notice for those not yet using ACT! 2010.
I just got a message from Sage, that confirmed my suspicions. As in past years around this time, the promo pricing on ACT! 2010 is going away.
If you have been on the fence on the upgrade, let me encourage you to consider the pricing currently available through the end of the month. As of December 1, prices will increase an average of 20%.
I don’t share this information to scare you, rather to cover my hide :-}
I talk with so many people in a given day, that I thought this post would be a good way to notify the world of the end of this wildly successful promotion. I’ve even emailed a notice to subscribers who have not yet upgraded (you know who your are :-}).
Every year I speak to at least one person who missed out on the launch promotion, and I never enjoy that discussion. Buy the ACT! Software here.
As for the $447 in bonuses for our ACT! 2010 customers, thanks to those of you who took the time to comment about them here on the site. The feedback thus far has been flattering. There will be a bonus package in December, but likely a different package than what is currently available.
Not sure ACT! 2010 is for you? Get instant access to our ACT! by Sage 2010 Review here.
Your Turn: As always, this post is incomplete without your input, please chime in with questions and feedback in the comment boxes below.
3 Reasons Why I Chose the Blackberry over the iPhone
Blackberry Tour 9630
My wife has the cousin of the iPhone, the iTouch. It is just like the iPhone, but no…phone. She browses the internet at home, check’s email, Facebook, and seems to be always downloading applications (many of which my sons choose…games). There is a lot of flexibility when it comes to the devices, but as you’ll see that is where the flexbility ends. In this post I’ll share why I decided to go with another Blackberry, and the main reasons why. I’ll also discuss options for both devices when it comes to integrating it with your ACT! database. Read the rest of this entry »
