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From Quicken to Act!: When Loyalty to Desktop Software Meets Reality
ACT! CRM

From Quicken to Act!: When Loyalty to Desktop Software Meets Reality

For more than 20 years, I've relied on Quicken to manage my personal finances, while I use Zoho Books to…
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ACT! Sticker Shock: Why Longtime Users Are Feeling the Pain
ACT! CRM

ACT! Sticker Shock: Why Longtime Users Are Feeling the Pain

For years, many loyal ACT! users enjoyed a simple arrangement: buy the desktop version of the software once, install it,…
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New Year, New CRM: Why It’s Time to Say Goodbye to ACT!
ACT! CRM

New Year, New CRM: Why It’s Time to Say Goodbye to ACT!

The New Year is all about fresh starts. We clean out closets, set new goals, and promise ourselves we’ll finally…
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Yes, We Can Help Fix ANY Act Database!
ACT! CRM CRM Data Migration

Yes, We Can Help Fix ANY Act Database!

This message from my website absolutely made my day: Visitor: “Do you work with Act! for DOS 1.1?” Me: “Is…
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Act! Premium Cloud vs. Act Premium Desktop: The Features You’ll Miss Most
ACT! CRM

Act! Premium Cloud vs. Act Premium Desktop: The Features You’ll Miss Most

What’s Missing in Act! for Web Act! for Web brings the convenience of browser access, letting you work from anywhere…
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Act 6.2 – Yes, We Still Support It!
ACT! CRM

Act 6.2 – Yes, We Still Support It!

Back in August, 2000 I ran an Act 6.0 launch event. I was super excited as it had been over…
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ACT! CRM and Windows 11: What You Need to Know
ACT! CRM

ACT! CRM and Windows 11: What You Need to Know

As more ACT CRM users begin upgrading to Windows 11, it’s important to understand how the change may impact your…
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Why You Don’t Need to Purchase the Act QuickBooks Link If You Use Zoho CRM
ACT! CRM ZOHO

Why You Don’t Need to Purchase the Act QuickBooks Link If You Use Zoho CRM

Back in 2019 I wrote this article about the QuickBooks Link that connect Act to QuickBooks. Fast forward six years…
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Sticker Shock: Why Zoho Beats ACT Advantage on Price and Power
ACT! CRM ZOHO

Sticker Shock: Why Zoho Beats ACT Advantage on Price and Power

When it comes to choosing the right CRM for your business, the options can be overwhelming—and sometimes, the prices downright…
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Upgrading ACT! CRM to Windows 11: Complete Migration Guide
ACT! CRM

Upgrading ACT! CRM to Windows 11: Complete Migration Guide

I get it—Windows 11 is shiny, new, and packed with features. But before you hit that upgrade button on your…
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Important Information regarding the retirement of Act! Connect Link
ACT! CRM

Important Information regarding the retirement of Act! Connect Link

Act! Connect Link, the third-party technology that enables Web-API-based features to operate with the Act! Premium Desktop product, is being…
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How Do I Export All of My Data Out of Act CRM?
ACT! CRM CRM Data Migration ZOHO

How Do I Export All of My Data Out of Act CRM?

One of the most common questions I get is, "How do I export Act data out of Act CRM.?" Most…
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Important Notice for Act! Customers About SQL
ACT! CRM

Important Notice for Act! Customers About SQL

Act! users have been bombarded recently with some very scary looking Act! notifications. You might have received an email, a…
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Thinking of Moving From Act to Zoho? We Can Help!
ACT! CRM ZOHO

Thinking of Moving From Act to Zoho? We Can Help!

Moving from Act to Zoho can be as easy as, well, the ABC's. Or in this case the A-Z's. Switching…
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What’s New in Act! Premium v26?
ACT! CRM

What’s New in Act! Premium v26?

If you are an Act subscriber you received a message last week announcing that Act v26 Premium Desktop has been…
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Act! Releases the New Act Premium Cloud Mobile (APC) App
ACT! CRM

Act! Releases the New Act Premium Cloud Mobile (APC) App

ACT! Premium Mobile is a mobile app version of the ACT! CRM designed to help you manage your contacts (and…
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Important Notice for Act! Customers
ACT! CRM

Important Notice for Act! Customers

It started as a trickle; my phone started ringing today and I saw dozens of incoming email sitting in my…
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Your version of Act! will be retired on August 31, 2024
ACT! CRM

Your version of Act! will be retired on August 31, 2024

  There's no better way to start your day than to jump out of bed on a beautiful summer's day,…
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Move Your Act Pro Data to Zoho Bigin
ACT! CRM ZOHO

Move Your Act Pro Data to Zoho Bigin

I have received literally hundreds of inquiries since Act Pro was discontinued. Some of my Act Pro customers understand this…
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Act! CRM Software’s Year-End Promotions
ACT! CRM

Act! CRM Software’s Year-End Promotions

If you are an existing Act user looking to purchase an Act Perpetual license I can't help you as they…
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From Quicken to Act!: When Loyalty to Desktop Software Meets Reality
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From Quicken to Act!: When Loyalty to Desktop Software Meets Reality

Unlock Business Potential: The Power of Zoho One Explained
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Unlock Business Potential: The Power of Zoho One Explained

Zoho CRM and QuickBooks Finally Work Together Natively
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Zoho CRM and QuickBooks Finally Work Together Natively

My Microsoft 365 Email Nightmare Accidentally Became a Great Ad for Zoho Mail
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My Microsoft 365 Email Nightmare Accidentally Became a Great Ad for Zoho Mail

Why ACT! Users Are Rethinking That $500/Year Renewal — and Looking at Zoho Instead
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From Quicken to Act!: When Loyalty to Desktop Software Meets Reality
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From Quicken to Act!: When Loyalty to Desktop Software Meets Reality

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Should You Stay on Act! CRM or Migrate to Zoho CRM?

Unlock Business Potential: The Power of Zoho One Explained
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Unlock Business Potential: The Power of Zoho One Explained

Zoho CRM and QuickBooks Finally Work Together Natively
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Zoho CRM and QuickBooks Finally Work Together Natively

My Microsoft 365 Email Nightmare Accidentally Became a Great Ad for Zoho Mail
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My Microsoft 365 Email Nightmare Accidentally Became a Great Ad for Zoho Mail

Why ACT! Users Are Rethinking That $500/Year Renewal — and Looking at Zoho Instead
CRM Consulting

Why ACT! Users Are Rethinking That $500/Year Renewal — and Looking at Zoho Instead

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3 Quick Zoho Questions (and Answers That Will Save You Time)

Zoho One Applications Guide | 45+ Business Apps Included
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Zoho One Applications Guide | 45+ Business Apps Included

ACT! Sticker Shock: Why Longtime Users Are Feeling the Pain
ACT! CRM

ACT! Sticker Shock: Why Longtime Users Are Feeling the Pain

**Zoho One Consulting & Implementation Services | Tech Benders
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**Zoho One Consulting & Implementation Services | Tech Benders

Tech Benders Promoted to Zoho Advanced Partner
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Tech Benders Promoted to Zoho Advanced Partner

LinkedIn Finder for Zoho CRM: Because Stalking Prospects Should Be Easier
ZOHO

LinkedIn Finder for Zoho CRM: Because Stalking Prospects Should Be Easier

Before You Give Up on Zoho CRM, Fix These 5 Things First
ZOHO

Before You Give Up on Zoho CRM, Fix These 5 Things First

Comparing Email Options in Zoho CRM (and Why It’s Way Easier Than ACT + Outlook)
ZOHO

Comparing Email Options in Zoho CRM (and Why It’s Way Easier Than ACT + Outlook)

Why Zoho Bigin Is a Great Alternative for ACT! Pro Users
CRM Data Migration

Why Zoho Bigin Is a Great Alternative for ACT! Pro Users

Installing ACT! v27 Premium Desktop: A Journey Through Time (and Reboots)
CRM Consulting

Installing ACT! v27 Premium Desktop: A Journey Through Time (and Reboots)

How I Discovered a Competitor Scraping My Website — and How Zoho SalesIQ Helped Me Stop It
ZOHO

How I Discovered a Competitor Scraping My Website — and How Zoho SalesIQ Helped Me Stop It

Exporting ACT! Notes and Histories: Why Most Users Can’t — But Tech Benders Can
CRM Consulting

Exporting ACT! Notes and Histories: Why Most Users Can’t — But Tech Benders Can

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