ACT! is easy to use.

• Just start typing — no initial setup — and you are up and running immediately.

• Automatically add new entries to drop-down lists in your most commonly used fields. Then select an entry from the list for fast, more accurate data entry.

• Use the graphical navigation bar to quickly and easily view your data.

• Automate the scheduling of frequently occurring multi-step processes.

• Use the 70 pre-defined fields or create custom fields to track vital contact information.

• Find anyone or any detail using simple keyword searches or use sophisticated “lookup” searches when you need more detail.

• Use built-in templates to instantly write letters, e-mails, memos, and faxes to one person or mail merge to hundreds.

Know the details of your relationships.

• Attach any file (price lists, memos, letters, and so on) to any contact record.

• Create and send e-mail messages within ACT! 2000 and keep a history right in each contact record so you know what you sent and what you received.

• See where your relationship with your client stands today, no matter how many of your people are involved.

• Keep a history of every conversation and completed activity so everyone knows who said what and when it was said.

• Automatically dial a contact directly from your database.

• Access client websites with just one click or send a quick e-mail.

• Instantly recall meeting notes for every contact.

Never miss an important meeting or appointment.

• Schedule meetings, phone calls, and tasks with your contacts and set alarms so you’ll never forget.

• Choose from a daily, weekly, or monthly calendar to manage every day more efficiently.

• Pre-define a commonly occurring series of activities and in one click, schedule them with your contacts.

• Easily print out calendars and address books to take them with you, wherever you go.

See the big picture with account management.

• Manage groups of contacts by interest, company, account, project, and more.

• Track all activities and history by both individual contact and by group.

• Use group membership rules to keep your groups accurate and up to date.

• Create subgroups based on organization structure, location, function, or any way you choose.

• Add fields in your contact or group view that are company — or group — specific.

Never be without your critical information.

• Download your latest contact information — like names, numbers, and activities from ACT! 2000 right into your Palm™.

• Use FoneSync™ to transfer up to 250 names and numbers to your cellular phone.

• Stay productive, whether across town or across the country, using ACT! synchronization features.

Seamlessly integrate with Microsoft® Outlook.

• Use Outlook directly within ACT! to send and receive e-mails.

• View activities scheduled in Outlook from within ACT! 2000 and ACT! 2000 activities in Outlook.

• Share e-mails, calendars, and activities between ACT! 2000 and Outlook.

Manage the sales process all through the cycle.

• Meet your goals with confidence when you forecast each and every business opportunity.

• Choose one of the pre-formatted reports — or create your own — to analyze sales results.

• Track opportunities through the sales cycle with the graphical sales funnel.

• Tap into built-in sales tips and expertise offered by Dale Carnegie® Training to help you close more sales.

• Quickly create and print a sales graph, showing your open, won, or lost sales for any timeframe you choose.

Request a feature.

• If you use ACT! every day but would like to see an added feature, let us know what that would be here.

Profile your contacts with the Internet.

• Use the "profile" tab to bring up real-time information about your contacts.

• Receive news and stock quotes about your contact from within your ACT! window.

• You can even get driving directions to your contacts office or the weather in their region.

[ back to ACT! menu ]