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 contactsRemodel and customize lists and tabsPerform contact searchesWork with ACT! notes and historiesSchedule your activitiesShare, design, and merge your reportsCreate contact fieldsCustomize your layoutMaintain and back up databasesAdminister your databaseIntegrate ACT! with MicrosoftTake advantage of exciting opportunitiesWork with ACT! Premium on the WebPacked with both ACT! 2006 and ACT! Premium features for the Web as well as tips for making ACT! work better for you, this is the ultimate reference to cleaning up your ACT and reaching your life and businessβ full potential!