Do independent financial advisors really need CRM?
If you’re an independent financial advisor, you might wonder if you really need customer relationship management (CRM) software. No matter what size your business is, chances are you can benefit…
Top 5 Reasons to Move to Act! in the Cloud
Act! is a feature-rich, customisable solution that offers unparalleled flexibility to accommodate all the unique ways you do business. With Act! Premium Cloud, you always have instant online access to…
The benefits of CRM & your LOS ‘talking’ to each other
Integrating your loan origination software (LOS) and your CRM may be the most effective sales investment your bank can make. Need more time to sell? Forrester Research (along with other…
Real Estate CRM: A Complete Guide
A recent study estimates that 87% of home buyers use a real estate agent. At the same time, 94% of those buyers reported that they were satisfied with their experience.…
Delight your clients with security and simplicity
In a recent poll conducted by Moody’s Analytics, the question was asked, ‘What is your biggest challenge in initiating the loan process?’, to which 66% of bankers surveyed answered the manual collection…
Client Communication: The Key to Profitable Real Estate Marketing
The world of real estate is arguably one of the most competitive industries. With such a high earning potential, it's no secret why this field is so competitive and cutthroat.…
How to boost insurance sales with marketing automation
As every insurance agency knows, gaining consumer trust is one of the biggest challenges in the insurance industry. In fact, one study found that only 20% of customers think that…
How CRM gives insurance professionals a competitive advantage
The insurance industry is fiercely competitive — but of course, as an insurance professional, you already know that. If you’re struggling to grow your business and capture more of the…
Act! Channel Partner Spotlight – Keystroke.ca
Toronto-based Keystroke strives to inspire and support its clients’ ongoing success through quality business solutions. It began as a local technical sales and services company in 1994—though as computer hardware…
Act! Channel Partner Spotlight – Tech Commandos
As hybrid work becomes commonplace amid the pandemic, many small businesses still aren’t sure how to support remote work like their big business counterparts. Fortunately, Tech Commandos has been specializing…
6 ways to jump-start business growth in 2022
As much as we all want to kick off 2022 on the right foot, many small businesses (SMBs) still face some tough hurdles. If you’re struggling with sluggish business performance,…
How to Close a Sale: 5 Powerful Closing Techniques
For every salesperson, closing a deal is the ultimate goal, and for obvious reasons. Not only do sales generate revenue and increase market share, there’s also the satisfaction that…
How CRM keeps your business engine running during another COVID-19 winter
In the early stages of the pandemic, many small businesses had to shut their doors. But others found creative ways to keep serving customers and driving revenue without in-person contact.…
Make smarter, faster decisions with a solid data strategy
It’s tempting to think that a Big Data strategy is just for big businesses. However, data can provide tremendous value to any company of any size or type, and should…
Building Brand Awareness through Social Media
There’s a pretty good chance your business has at least one social media page. But are you using social media simply as an online billboard, or is there more you…