Act Software
Introduction
Is your business looking for a great way to manage your sales and contact information? Are you a little perplexed as to which software is best for your businesses needs? Have you looked at, or even used ACT software and don’t think its what you need? Look no further then Prophet by Avidian, which gives you all the pluses of a program like ACT software but with so many more benefits.
Overview of sales and contact management programs.
Sales and contact management programs such as ACT software and Prophet are designed to make your customer data collection, follow up, and reporting a snap. They are intended to help people gather data ranging from basic contact information to contact tracking. Once the data is collected, sales and contact management programs can help you schedule follow up, share contact data with other employees, and produce reports. All of these features combine with the intent to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of your business and give top-notch customer service. ACT software and Prophet, by Avidian, are two examples of software that help your business automate this process in order to increase the effectiveness of your customer contacts.
Comparing Prophet integration to ACT software standalone.
One of the main reasons Prophet stands out dramatically from ACT software is its design. ACT software is designed to be a standalone program while Prophet is a plug-in to Outlook. This is an enormous time saving step. When you need to update your email, contacts, calendars, appointments, and task management with your ACT software it is a manual process. Group email through ACT software must be done with the ACT software email. Prophet is done right though Outlook. When you want to share data with ACT software, you have to give access to a user through the ACT software. Prophet allows for you to use peer to peer or server sharing.
Why integration is better then ACT software’s standalone setup.
Prophet is integrated right into Outlook so there is no extra step in order to keep your data current and fully synched. ACT software includes extra steps that Prophet does not require. Outlook is one of the most commonly used software programs throughout businesses. This means that a user commonly has Outlook open whenever they are at their computer. ACT software is set in a way that a user must open the ACT software every time they need to use it. Each time they need to enter a contact, they must open ACT software. Each time they want to share data they have to open ACT software. Prophet allows you to do all of these functions plus more quickly and simply through Outlook. Eliminating these steps helps ensure your employees will be more likely to use Prophet then ACT software, ensuring your investment is used to help benefit your business.
Training comparison between ACT software and Prophet.
Being a standalone product means that when you train your employees on ACT software, you are starting from the ground up. ACT software requires that you train on a program that is not commonly used and as such, not as easily learned. Users must take time out of their busy days to spend valuable time training on ACT software. Users easily learn Prophet because it integrates right into a program that is familiar; unlike ACT software, it ties into a commonly used program that most people already know. Users will feel comfortable must more quickly with a program they are used to using every day opposed to ACT software which many people have never seen, let alone used. Beyond initial training, the fact that ACT software is not familiar can add additional costs. In order to learn ACT software thoroughly, many users will need additional training. Books, software based training, and additional classes to train on ACT software can make the total cost of the ACT software skyrocket. ACT software training takes more time and energy and cost more money then training your users on Prophet.
Transitioning from ACT software to Prophet.
One concern with users who are currently using ACT software is a company’s ability to switch products. They may have used ACT software for a while and even though it doesn’t meet their needs, they are hesitant to switch because they are concerned they may loose data they currently store using ACT software. Prophet alleviates this concern by offering different options for importing your ACT software data. Several options exist; depending on how must information you need to transfer from your ACT software. Prophets integration into Outlook allows you to use Outlook tools to integrate data from your ACT software using tab separated or comma separated values. This allows you to import specific data from your ACT software program directly into the Prophet setup. If you need a more comprehensive data import from your ACT software, there are several data converters that make this process quick and easy.
Professional reviews of ACT software and Prophet.
The experts have spoken and its clear that Prophet outperforms ACT software hands down. PC World, one of the largest names in the software reviewing business, gave ACT software three stars. Prophet got a coveted four-star review and glowing reviews that ACT software just can’t keep up with. Several other reviews have been extremely positive and Prophet even won the award for the best Outlook based customer relationship management program. Users have taken the time to review the products on the Internet and have given glowing reviews to Prophet, and advising a pass on ACT software.
Conclusion.
Prophet is a hands-down topper to ACT software. It is easier to use then ACT software. Training your staff on how to use Prophet is easier then ACT software. Reporting and sharing is must more efficient and effective then ACT software. These, and the countless other benefits of Prophet over ACT software are unlimited. A quick comparison between ACT software and Prophet will leave you with a clear choice. Prophet, by Avidian, is the number one choice for sales and contact management.
About Avidian Technologies:
Avidian Technologies is a software company specializing in creating software solutions for users of Outlook and Exchange. Prophet, developed by Avidian Technologies on the . NET platform, is the leading contact management and sales CRM software built in Outlook. The company is headquartered in Redmond, Washington. For more information, please visit http://www. avidian. com or call 1-800-860-5534.
Many of today's most successful large and small businesses have chosen Avidian's CRM Software as their sales management and contact management software.
Act CRM Software
An introduction to ACT CRM software and Prophet.
CRM, or customer relationship management, software is one of the most trusted sources for companies. Among the leading software programs for CRM is Prophet. Prophet does have its fair share of competition, though, one being ACT CRM software. ACT CRM software, although functional, does not have the accessibility and functional level that Prophet has to offer.
Not all features are accessible with ACT CRM software as it is with Prophet.
ACT CRM software is has been known to operate as a customer relationship management program. However, with ACT CRM software, there are many features that are not permissible, or are not even offered with the ACT CRM software program. This case does not hold true for Prophet. Unlike ACT CRM software, Prophet is leading the sales of CRM software because it has all of the materials that is needed to run a highly operational sales program.
ACT CRM software is not entirely operational through Outlook like Prophet is.
ACT CRM software is not fully operational through Outlook. Outlook, a program that is in many computers already, is what generates the programs for both ACT CRM software and Prophet. With ACT CRM software, though, there are limitations to the programs that can be run off of Outlook. Prophet, unlike the ACT CRM software, on the other hand, is fully functional through Outlook. ACT CRM software will call for additional software, and for reports to be generated outside of Outlook. In comparison to ACT CRM software, Prophet, has no need to work other programs outside of Outlook. Outlook is capable of working all of the functions through its system for Prophet, and does not need additional software. Many companies find this bothersome with ACT CRM software, as they do not wish to purchase additional software just to send a report. This is why Prophet has proven to be a top seller time and time again against the ACT CRM software competitor.
A comparison of ACT CRM software and Prophet.
When a company worker uses Prophet for the first time, they will see how much time and information can be saved with the program. This does not hold true for ACT CRM software. With ACT CRM software, functions can not be managed easily. This is especially true for such features as a client’s account information. A client’s account information on ACT CRM software is just as equally important as information that is stored in Prophet. With ACT CRM software, however, information on an account can not be saved directly in the Outlook section of a program. The information that is saved for a client with the ACT CRM software must then be transferred to Outlook through another source. Such actions in the ACT CRM software may result in many employers becoming frustrated, as they are having to do twice the work for one item. Compared to the ACT CRM software, Prophet’s software eliminates this problem, and, in turn, frees up time for companies to look for future sales with potential clients. Having additional sales for income is ultimately what every company is looking for. Although this is not feasible with ACT CRM software, it is with Prophet.
ACT CRM software does not offer a lot of stability.
The stability that is offered with Prophet, unlike the ACT CRM software, is what attrACTs many buyers of the product. It is known that ACT CRM software does not offer such stability. Not only is ACT CRM software never running at full speed, the ACT CRM software often looses information in a downloading process. For instance, should a entity access files with ACT CRM software, and try to download it, there will often be files lost in the transition. This is due largely in part because ACT CRM software is not capable of handling large downloads. Also, with ACT CRM software, the downloading of files has to go from one area of the computer to Outlook, as the ACT CRM software through Outlook can not host all of the files needed for downloading with the ACT CRM software. Prophet is quite the contrary. With Prophet, records can be downloaded, and even shared all through Outlook. Unlike ACT CRM software, there is not a need to leave the program, and download information, as what ACT CRM software calls for. Such a smooth transition of process is what makes Prophet highly profitable, and ACT CRM software not so.
Additional software is needed for the ACT CRM software, whereas Prophet is the only CRM software needed.
When a company purchases CRM software for their clients, they want to have only one program that can handle all of the necessary tasks. This situation is possible with Prophet. This situation is not possible, however, with ACT 2005 software. Many businesses are finding that they need to purchase additional software just to operate the ACT CRM software. This is not only time consuming, but is also costly to a company. A company is looking to make the most money as possible, but with the least amount of money used to do so. ACT CRM software is not the program for such a task. Although somewhat reasonable, ACT CRM software calls for additional software for everything to work as a whole. This is quite costly to a company, and can lead to profits lost in the long run. Loosing profits is not in any company’s figures, which makes Prophet a better candidate for CRM software than the ACT CRM software.
Many companies can not benefit from ACT CRM software, as it is too complicated.
Companies big and small can benefit from Prophet’s software. Prophet is not only the best selling CRM software on the market, but it surpasses in positive reviews against the ACT CRM software. Clients new and old are raving about Prophet, and the time that is saved in comparison with the ACT CRM software. ACT CRM software is substandard when it comes to CRM software. Although many of the ACT CRM software is current, it is still behind in the times with Prophet. Effectiveness is what important overall is, and ACT CRM software does not live up to such standards.
A summary of Prophet and ACT CRM software.
It has been proven that Prophet’s CRM material is the information to beat. ACT CRM software is only helpful where there is not a lot of sales, and there is ample time on a client’s hands for additional work. It will take a long time, if ever, for ACT CRM software to be anywhere near Prophet’s sales. Prophet has been, and continues to be, the top seller of CRM software.
About Avidian Technologies:
Avidian Technologies is a software company specializing in creating software solutions for users of Outlook and Exchange. Prophet, developed by Avidian Technologies on the . NET platform, is the leading contact management and sales CRM software built in Outlook. The company is headquartered in Redmond, Washington. For more information, please visit http://www. avidian. com or call 1-800-860-5534.
Many of today's most successful large and small businesses have chosen Avidian's CRM Software as their sales management and contact management software.