Act v18 Web API webinar

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Click Here to Register for the next meeting of the Virtual Act Users Group We will be holding the next meeting of the Virtual Act! Users Group on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, from 12:00 PM. to 1:00 PM. EST. The event, sponsored by Tech Benders, will feature a presentation demonstrating the usage of the new Web API feature found in Act! v18.  The webinar will be conducted by Karen Fredricks, the Act!...

It’s Time to Purchase Your Discount Act! Software

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Are you still running an older version of the Act! software? Maybe you’ve thought about upgrading to a newer version, but were not sure it would fit into your budget. Act! is much more affordable than you might think, especially when compared to other solutions such as Salesforce. And Tech Benders will insure that you purchase the correct Act version at the best possible pricing. The latest version...

Act Hosted Solutions Webinar

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The question I am asked most often is, “How do I get my Act database into the clouds?”  The second most frequent question I receive is, “Do I have to go with a hosted Act solution to access my information on my mobile devices?” I will be holding a webinar on Tuesday, May 24th at 12 PM EST that will explain your options and help you decide the connection method that best suits...

Snappier with Zapier: Using Zapier to Import Data into Act! v18

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Using Zapier to import data into Act! is an easy-to-set up method for adding information into Act! from your various other business sources.  Zapier does this by performing ‘zaps’ that automatically collect useful data from commonly used applications such as PayPal, Woofu, and Slack and transferring that data into your Act! v18.1database. The most obvious reason for using Zapier is that...

Benefits of Act! v18

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Whether your business is large or small you know the amount of time it takes to keep organized, track customers, follow-up with them, and market your products to them.  It can be overwhelming to keep track of all the details and have everyone in your organization on the same page. This is where customer relationship management (CRM) software comes in. Act! CRM offer many benefits including contact...

Know Your Customers Better with Act CRM Software

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One of the primary purposes of using a system like Act! is being able to learn more about your customers.  This customer data will make your business more successful.  Act! has a variety of tools that you can easily implement to help retain and establish better relationships with your customers. Here are a few of my favorites: Create good Notes:  If used correctly, your notes can help you to understand...

Act! Can Help You to “Get Your Act Together”

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Act! software can benefit any type of business. It’s never too late to get started building processes into your database that will make you more productive and profitable. Using your Act! database as an electronic rolodex and calendar is not a viable option, particularly if you find that contacts and opportunities are “falling through the cracks.” Follow these tips to transition your Act! database...

Act! vs Salesforce.com

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As the author of 13 books on various CRM software applications and the creator of the lynda.com Act! training videos I am often asked to compare the various CRM products.  Potential CRM users aren’t sure which product to choose, and existing CRM users often want to “jump ship” to another CRM solution. In the final analysis, most CRM products offer very similar feature sets. Act!...

Act Database Tech Support Webinar

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Act Ides of March Seminar Register Now for the Act Tech Support Webinar You probably love a good mystery – but not when it comes to your Act database!  If you’re like most Act users you rely on Act to run your business and when your Act starts “acting up” panic sets in. I receive dozens of calls and emails a week from Act Users who are in need of Act tech support.  Ironically,...

Act! and the Surface Pro

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When I purchased my new all in one tablet last year I thought I was going to purchase the Microsoft Surface Pro. However, I decided on the Lenovo Yoga 900 because the comparable Surface Pro model was much more expensive and there was a wait time of nearly 6 weeks. I’ve been really happy with my Yoga. I had no problem setting it up or installing software on it. And, being both a Florida Gator and...