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Adding Holidays to ACT Calendars
ACT! CRM

Adding Holidays to ACT Calendars

Every year many of my clients ask me if there is a way to get holidays loaded into their ACT!…
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What In the World is Going on with Act Pro Pricing?
ACT! CRM

What In the World is Going on with Act Pro Pricing?

By now you’ve probably that the Act Pro product is no longer available. IYes, it is true that the Act…
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The Best CRM for Act! Mac Users: Why Web-Based CRM Solutions Make More Sense
ACT! CRM

The Best CRM for Act! Mac Users: Why Web-Based CRM Solutions Make More Sense

If you're a Mac user looking for a CRM, you've probably discovered something frustrating: there are very few CRM applications…
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Act! Perpetual Licenses: No They Are No Longer Available
ACT! CRM

Act! Perpetual Licenses: No They Are No Longer Available

Since the discontinuation of the Act! Pro product on September 15, 2023 my mailbox has been flooded with the same…
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Act 5/2000 and Act 6.0 – Yes, We Still Support Them!
ACT! CRM

Act 5/2000 and Act 6.0 – Yes, We Still Support Them!

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! Pro Users – Begin Again with Bigin
ACT! CRM ZOHO

ACT! Pro Users – Begin Again with Bigin

Yes, it’s true. Effective September 15, 2023 you can no longer purchase a copy of ACT! Pro. I’ve had no…
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My Act Outlook Integration Stopped Working!
ACT! CRM

My Act Outlook Integration Stopped Working!

One of the most common questions I receive from Act users is about the Act and Outlook integration. Some users…
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An Act! “Subscription” Doesn’t Mean “Cloud”
ACT! CRM

An Act! “Subscription” Doesn’t Mean “Cloud”

Sometimes I feel like a broken record. I am constantly receiving emails from Act! users telling me that they don’t…
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Act Perpetual Licenses: They Are No Longer Available
ACT! CRM

Act Perpetual Licenses: They Are No Longer Available

Since the demise of Act Pro on September 15, 2023 my mailbox has been flooded with the same question: "Can…
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ACT! Pro Discontinued: What Current Users Need to Know
ACT! CRM

ACT! Pro Discontinued: What Current Users Need to Know

A couple of years ago Swiftpage announced that they would no longer sell the Act Pro product. Indeed, there was…
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Act Pro is Being Discontinued: What Are My Options?
ACT! CRM

Act Pro is Being Discontinued: What Are My Options?

The last day to purchase Act Pro v24 will be on September 14, 2023. Here's what you need to know:…
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Act! v25 Premium Desktop is Here!
ACT! CRM

Act! v25 Premium Desktop is Here!

This week Act Premium v25 was released; here is a rundown of my favorite features: New Act v25 Premium Desktop…
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Where in the World is Act Pro v25?
ACT! CRM

Where in the World is Act Pro v25?

Three years ago in June, 2020 I wrote a post about the discontinuation of Act Pro. Act Pro v22 was…
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Using Zoho Analytics to Create Act Reports
ACT! CRM

Using Zoho Analytics to Create Act Reports

At Tech Benders we specialize in both Act and Zoho. And we understand that once you get your information into…
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Act! Premium Cloud – How It Differs From Desktop
ACT! CRM

Act! Premium Cloud – How It Differs From Desktop

Many of my long time Act users want to transition to Act! Premium Cloud but wonder how it differs from…
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Help with ACT Installation
ACT! CRM

Help with ACT Installation

So, you've purchased ACT and you're ready to install it. Sounds easy, right? Sure it is – if you've got…
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What are the Differences between Act Pro and Act Premium
ACT! CRM

What are the Differences between Act Pro and Act Premium

Act Pro vs Act Premium There are 10 basic differences between ACT! Pro and ACT! Premium: ACT! Pro will only…
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The Future of Act v21 Pro
ACT! CRM

The Future of Act v21 Pro

Act v21 Pro is no longer available. Sorry. It's been discontinued. David F wrote this email to me today: "I'm…
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Reminder: Your Act! v24 Upgrade is Available
ACT! CRM

Reminder: Your Act! v24 Upgrade is Available

Last week my phone started ringing off the hook; Swiftpage had sent out an email announcing the release of Act…
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Questions About Act Pro v24? Here are your answers!
ACT! CRM

Questions About Act Pro v24? Here are your answers!

I recently received this email recently from a client with a whole lot of questions about Act v24 Pro: Are…
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Tech Benders Achieves 159% Growth in Zoho Sales
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Tired of Juggling Documents?

Zoho CRM Versions – Deciding on the Best One
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Zoho CRM Versions – Deciding on the Best One

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

What’s Included in the Free Edition of Zoho CRM?
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What’s Included in the Free Edition of Zoho CRM?

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

Zoho Wednesday Webinar Series – Roles & Permissions
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Zoho Wednesday Webinar Series – Roles & Permissions

The End of Windows 10 Support on October 14: What It Means for ACT! Software Users
CRM Consulting

The End of Windows 10 Support on October 14: What It Means for ACT! Software Users

The Great CRM Size Showdown: ACT! CRM vs. Zoho CRM
CRM Consulting

The Great CRM Size Showdown: ACT! CRM vs. Zoho CRM