Guest post by Julie Cooper
My favorite statement from this week:
“I have an OLDER version of ACT! but never used it for more than a phone book with some of my notes from time to time. I hear the new version of ACT! integrates with Microsoft Outlook. Do you think I should upgrade?”
Of Course! Welcome to the 21st Century. Come on in and have a seat, let me tell you what you’ve been missing. . . . .
1. One Click integration from Outlook to ACT!
- You have received an e-mail in Outlook, but would like a copy of it in ACT!?
- Highlight the e-mail and click on the ACT! Quick Attach Icon on the top tool bar in Outlook. Poof… you now have a copy of the received e-mail under the “History” tab for that ACT! contact.
- You also have now a copy of any attachments that were sent along with that e-mail in “History”. Wow! No more wasting time trying to find where you saved the proposal for Mrs. XYZ.
2. Schedule a follow up Activity from Outlook
- After you read that important e-mail from one of your prospects, you realize that you need to set up a follow up call for tomorrow morning.
- Click on the two hands shaking icon on the top tool bar in Outlook.
- Fill out the date and time for the follow up call. Also, add any additional contacts that may need to be included in this phone call.
- You know if you keep this up, you might feel like your becoming more organized! Be careful, it could lead to increased business.
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Look for more tips next Friday, June 11, 2010… see you then.
