Act! v17.1 Update Released
For all of you who are currently using Act! v17 – or thinking of moving to v17 I have great news: Act! v17.1 is due to be released on Wednesday, February 25th. This update is free to all users of Act! 17. New features include:
Act! v17.1 Call List Improvements
You’ll notice an expanded Call List tool bar that includes the option to:
Select and create Lookups from the entire Call List or...
The Importance of an Act Consultant
Now that you have purchased Act! v17 for your business you may think that hiring an Act! consultant is a waste of time and money. The software does it all already doesn’t it? Wrong! Act! is only beneficial to your business if you utilize it properly, and that is what an Act! consultant can help you with.
Not sure about how to install and implement your new Act software? An Act consultant can...
Act! Software for Mac
No, Virginia, there is not a version of Act! for “the Mac.” In fact, there has not been a version of Act! that was Apple compatible since Version 4. And yes, I agree, it would be nice to have one. So please, don’t call me looking for a Mac compatible version of Act!. And no, I don’t know of any Mac CRM product that comes close to Act!.
Mac users: Swiftpage is listening to you and...
Act v17 is Here!
Act v17 was release on October 23, 2014.
E-marketing which means Act! users will have the ability to design and send e-marketing pieces in the newly designed editor and have more options for tracking their effectiveness directly within Act! . It also means that all users of Act v17 will receive a complimentary Act E-Marketing Subscription!
Smart Task improvements that will allow the automation...
ACT v17 Road Show Events
I recently held two free events to demonstrate ACT v17 which was released on October 23. The first event was a live seminar in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, October 15 at Nova Southeastern University. The second was a “virtual” webinar held on Wednesday, October 22, 2014; I was thrilled to have Benjamin Lederer, Act’s Senior Product Manager, with me.
Click Here to receive a recorded...
Act! and Windows XP Sunset
Windows XP, the operating system of choice for most PC users for the past ten years, is being officially phased out as Microsoft “sunsets” support for the product in all respects. I loved XP but I’ve had no problem adjusting to my newer machines that have Windows 7 and 8.
So what does this mean to you? First of all those “windows updates” that you frequently receive will no longer be...
Free ACT Addons – Great Products, Great Price!
I’ll often hear people comment, “ ACT! does what you expect it to do”. That quality shouldn’t be underestimated and in fact is one of the reasons ACT! users remain so loyal in a competitive world with an increasing number of CRM choices.
However, sometimes small routine tasks that seem relatively simple can be a source of frustration to ACT users. Xact Software is an ACT! add-on...
ACT 2013
Act 2013 will become obsolete on 9/30/15
If you are using Act 2013 there are a few important pieces of information you need to know.
If you’re using Act 2013 you’ll want to upgrade to the latest version of Act by the end of the month. After September 30, 2015 you will not be able to purchase additional licenses, and you will lose your ability to upgrade with special discount pricing.
If...
ACT Software History
A few weeks ago I wrote about some of the changes that ACT! has experienced during its 25 year history. I received a call this week from one of the original ACT! co-founders , Mike Muhney, prompting me to take you on another trip down Memory Lane in Mike’s own words.
“The mid-1980s were a vibrant, competitive time, even compared to today’s software landscape. At the time, the PC software...
Sage ACT’s New Upgrade Policy
When you order software from Tech Benders we make sure that all of your pre-sale questions are answered honestly, and that you get the best possible price for your ACT! software. I also make sure you purchase the ACT! version which is the most suitable to your business. We even discount from the MSRP price that Sage quotes you.
Currently, customers on any prior version of Sage ACT! are eligible...
