Contact management software (CRM) like ACT! are extremely valuable tools that can save you time and money. ACT! is easy to set up and takes little time to create a database, however, it is also a little bit more complex to understand than ordinary software.

ACT! 2006 For Dummies is the friendly new guide to the latest version of ACT! This straightforward, plain-English book shows you the fun and easy way to consolidate, view, and edit all contacts from your company and your life. Providing you with a general overview of ACT! and the basics, you will have the tools you need to:

• Add, duplicate, and delete contacts
  
  
• Remodel and customize lists and tabs
  
  
• Perform contact searches
  
  
• Work with ACT! notes and histories
  
  
• Schedule your activities
  
  
• Share, design, and merge your reports
  
  
• Create contact fields
  
  
• Customize your layout
  
  
• Maintai...
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