Free Sources of Act Training

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Some of us love Act because it has a very friendly and easy interface.  Some of us love Act because it has so much functionality.  And some of us would love to know the fastest way to become an Act Power User! Free Act Training Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch?  There are actually several  free ways to learn more about Act: Look at the Playlists on my YouTube Channel. Go to the...

Get a Free ACT E-Book

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Last year I switched to a new publisher, PackT, after many years of writing the ACT for Dummies books.  My new titles are called “Cookbooks.”  Although you won’t find a great recipe for lasagne inside you will find dozens of easy-to-follow recipes that will help you master the more advanced areas of ACT. Packt Publishing is about to publish its 1000th title. Packt would like you...

So Write a Book Already

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Hard as it is to believe, I’ve written over a dozen books on technology and created training videos on ACT! and Outlook.  Trust me, writing is a labor of love.  My “day job” is to help my clients utilize CRM software to make themselves – and their businesses – more efficient, effective and profitable.  For me, writing was a second job that required untold hours of my time during the evenings...

ACT 2012 Book

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Many of you have been asking me when my next “ACT for Dummies” book is coming out.  I’m pleased to announce that it’s here – although maybe not in the same format as you might expect. Anyone familiar with the publishing industry – or the local bookstore for that matter – knows that the industry has undergone radical changes in the last several years.  For...

Need Help with ACT! Reports and Dashboards?

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Sage ACT! is the top selling CRM software application, and helps businesses to centralize contact information, organize their calendars and notes, and ultimately maximize contact relationships to optimize business efficiency and profitability. ACT! includes a variety of dashboards and reports to help business owners measure the success of their marketing efforts. The Sage ACT! 2011 Dashboard and Report...

ACT! Goes R.A.W.

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The publishing industry, like so many other industries these days, has undergone radical changes.  I’ve written for a traditional publisher since 2002; I recently made the switch to a newer, less traditional one. In traditional publishing, it takes at least 9 months for a new book to arrive on the shelves of your local book store.  The writing process takes less than half the time; editing, typesetting,...