For years, we've all been keeping track of our activities by using some version of a to-do list. Some people write down all of their tasks on pads of paper and update the list every few days; others use daily planning books; and still others write everything on self-stick notes and paste them to the desktop, wall, and computer monitor. With ACT , you don't make lists. You schedule a specific task and include the task's date, time, and regarding information, and then you assign the task to a specific person. Then you use ACT to help you to keep track of all your unfinished tasks. With Act 2000 For Windows For Dummies in hand, you'll discover how to put the power of Act to work for you and your business. This book is filled with information that will help you to use ACT 2000's many timesaving and productivity-improving features so that you can grow your business, expand your career, save time, and make more money. Whether you're an experienced Act user or someone who is new to the software, this information-packed reference tool will guide you through the following topics and more: Turning Act into your electronic phone book Creating a new database Looking at Act fields, commands, shortcuts keys, tool bars Understanding various tabs: Notes/History, Activities, Sales/Opportunities, and Group Entering information into a database Scheduling activities; using calendars Writing letters; including printing, faxing, and e-mailing Working with reports and layouts Managing and protecting your Act database Act is a very powerful tool, on par with a top-of-the-line database or spreadsheet program. With help from Act 2000 For Windows For Dummies, you'll be able to fine-tune Act features to match your specific needs and use this tool to its fullest potential.
ACT! 2000 the software is an excellent product and I use it 2 or three times a day. ACT! 2000 for Dummies is extremely helpful and very entertaining. I learned alot from ACT! for Dummies. The first version of ACT! for Dummies was well written and ACT! 2000 for Dummies is even better. I bought it three or four years ago when I upgraded my software to ACT! 2000 and I still keep it handy and refer to it for all my ACT questions and how too's. I have also told everyone who uses ACT! 2000 to buy their own copy and keep it close by. TG
Good for beginners
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This book covers a large amount of information very quickly. As a more advanced user of ACT!, I found most of the topics too superficial. However, my users frequently find the book very helpful in assisting them with basic tasks in ACT!. I found the constant references to the author's classes and other books somewhat annoying after the first several.
ACT!2000 Training
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
ACT!2000 for Windows for Dummies was the basis of lesson plans I developed for beginning, intermediate, and advanced ACT!2000 classes. Jeff has a knack for uncomplicating a feature-rich piece of software. He literally hand carries users through the program and enables them to take advantage of the best Personal Information Manager on the market.(Phil Ardussi is a consultant in NT4.0 installations and has been an enthusiastic ACT! user for over five years.)
A useful resource
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This book is a good resource for any ACT! user and fulfills the needs of both the beginner and the seasoned user. It uses humor and a nice bullet-rich format to make reading easier. I encourage all of my ACT! clients to buy this book. You should, too.(This reviewer is an ACT! Certified Consultant.)
Great Resource for ACT! 2000 Users
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Mayer has combined his experience with ACT! in a useful guide that takes you beyond keystrokes. He helps you understand how to use ACT! to manage your day and make more money. (This reviewer is an ACT! Certified Consultant and a specialist in Customer Relationship Managerment)
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