I was recently interviewed by the Boston Business Journal (January 23-29, 2009) for an article about how to choose a computer trainer, “The right click: Recession pays for computer trainers,” by Keith Regan. I’ve included an excerpt: Computer training professionals say the industry has evolved dramatically in recent years. As personal computing has become ingrained [...]
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The Boston Business Journal
Posted in ACT! Software Tips, Basic Computer Tips, tagged ACT!, ACT! 2005, ACT! 2006, ACT! 2007, ACT! 2008, ACT! 2009, ACT! 6.0, ACT! Software Tips, ACT! Software Training, Office 2003, Office 2007, Tony Holowitz on March 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Work Season
Posted in ACT! Software Tips, Basic Computer Tips, tagged Tony Holowitz on March 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve always felt there were two work seasons here in the Boston area (I’m about 7 miles from Boston). The primary work season starts in September when the kids go back to school and ends at the end of June when we start to celebrate the beginning of summer (the off-season). From July 1st until [...]
Forget about ACT! to Make it Effective
Posted in ACT! Software Tips, tagged ACT!, ACT! 2005, ACT! 2006, ACT! 2007, ACT! 2008, ACT! 2009, ACT! 6.0, ACT! Software Tips, ACT! Software Training, Tony Holowitz on March 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We have created an online goal setting tool and we invite you to try it out. Please visit: http://www.johnanthonygroup.com/goals.htm Overview When I start working with a new ACT training and consulting client the first thing I tell them to do to prepare is to forget about ACT. When you open ACT it can be exciting [...]
To Blog or Not to Blog
Posted in ACT! Software Tips, Basic Computer Tips, tagged ACT!, ACT! 2005, ACT! 2006, ACT! 2007, ACT! 2008, ACT! 2009, ACT! 6.0, ACT! Software Tips, ACT! Software Training, Tony Holowitz on January 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
If you are an ACT user there is a good chance you are a salesperson or a small business person. Have you considered a blog to promote your business? If you are considering starting a blog, your first consideration should be time? Do I have the time to write for my blog? Second, do you [...]
ACT!’s Task List and Calendars
Posted in ACT! Software Tips, tagged ACT!, ACT! 2005, ACT! 2006, ACT! 2007, ACT! 2008, ACT! 2009, ACT! 6.0, ACT! Software Tips, ACT! Software Training, Tony Holowitz on January 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
ACT! gives you four ways to view your calls, meetings and to-do’s: the daily, weekly and monthly calendars, and the tasklist. My business takes me out of the office on appointments and I’m constantly scheduling calls to clients and prospects. There are always more calls than appointments, and I like to be able keep my [...]
Finding Empty Fields in ACT!
Posted in ACT! Software Tips, tagged ACT!, ACT! 2005, ACT! 2006, ACT! 2007, ACT! 2008, ACT! 2009, ACT! 6.0, ACT! Software Tips, ACT! Software Training, Tony Holowitz on January 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
On occasion, you might find it beneficial to find all of your contacts that lack certain data, for example a zip code. This might be useful if you are doing a mailing from your database and you want to make sure all of your contacts have a zip code. Select Lookup (on the toolbar) | Zip [...]
PayPal: Accept Credit Cards with no monthly fees
Posted in ACT! Software Tips, Basic Computer Tips, tagged ACT!, ACT! 2005, ACT! 2006, ACT! 2007, ACT! 2008, ACT! 2009, ACT! 6.0, ACT! Software Tips, ACT! Software Training, Tony Holowitz on January 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Many of you own small businesses and as a small business owner it is nice to be able to accept credit cards as a form of payment. The dilemma is that it doesn’t make sense to pay a 20 dollar monthly fee just to be able to accept credits if you only use this option [...]
On a lighter note: JibJab
Posted in Basic Computer Tips, tagged ACT!, ACT! 2005, ACT! 2006, ACT! 2007, ACT! 2008, ACT! 2009, ACT! 6.0, ACT! Software Tips, ACT! Software Training, Tony Holowitz on January 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Originally posted in 2005 During our most recent presidential election, I heard about a web site that offers political parodies as short little musical vignettes. It is rare when I suggest these things, but I think they are a riot and very well done. If you like political humor, turn up your speakers [...]
GoToMyPC: Access your computer from any other computer
Posted in Basic Computer Tips, tagged ACT!, ACT! 2005, ACT! 2006, ACT! 2007, ACT! 2008, ACT! 2009, ACT! 6.0, ACT! Software Tips, ACT! Software Training, Tony Holowitz on January 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
GoToMyPC is an Internet-based service that allows you to access your computer from anywhere you have Internet access. It is great if you travel or telecommute; or if you’re at home with a sick child home from school. GoToMyPC allows you to transfer files, and is an easy way to do remote backups. Click here [...]
Create PDF Documents for Free
Posted in Basic Computer Tips, tagged ACT!, ACT! 2005, ACT! 2006, ACT! 2007, ACT! 2008, ACT! 2009, ACT! 6.0, ACT! Software Tips, ACT! Software Training, Tony Holowitz on January 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My sister-in-law Alison told me about a great product that allows you to create PDF documents for free, called PDF995. All you do is select the print command from any application and choose PDF995 as the printer. For a free download, visit www.pdf995.com. It is very easy to use.
