Small Business Success

5 best accounting software for small businesses

Managing your accounts and cash flow efficiently and effectively is key to the success of any small business, so why are so many companies still...

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Top 2023 SMB technology predictions that business owners want to know

It’s probably no surprise that this last year came and went in a blur, and now we’re talking about the smart strategies we want to...

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5 ways to keep your business on track during turbulent times

“Precarious,” “unpredictable,” and “volatile”—are just a few adjectives entrepreneurs have used to describe the global economy over the last two years. From nationwide lockdowns to...

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Types of CRM Software for B2C: How to Choose the Right Fit

Customers and clients are the heart and soul of every business. Managing those relationships is essential for your long-term success, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM)...

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8 Ways to Identify and Fix Customer Pain Points

Did you know that 90 percent of customers regard issue resolution as the most important customer service factor?  This isn’t surprising. Customers primarily use products...

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Small Business Growth Strategies for 2023

  With the rising operational costs of the post-pandemic era and the fears of a global recession increasing with every passing day, running a profitable...

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Top 3 Benefits of Integrating Act! + QuickBooks®

If you're a regular user of Act! and QuickBooks, you already know the value both solutions bring to your business. But did you know that...

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How Small Businesses are using CRMs today to win more customers

Building relationships with customers is essential for small and midsize businesses (SMBs) today. Customer expectations have shifted from fair pricing and quality service to personalized...

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How SMBs can combat inflation with CRM software

Inflation is affecting small business owners everywhere. According to research by the NFIB Small Business Association, 37 percent of SMB owners cited inflationary pressures as...

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What Is the Best CRM for Startup Businesses?

Did you know that customer experience influences 73 percent of customers' purchase decisions? To stand out in the highly competitive startup world, improve retention rates,...

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A guide to your customer acquisition strategy

Regardless of how long you’ve been in business, if you want your company to grow, you need to continually add new customers and improve your...

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The role of CRM in today’s small & medium-sized businesses

2022 Act! CRM Survey Report Recap Throughout the pandemic, increased resilience and adaptability became necessary as SMBs were forced to quickly adopt new ways of...

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Your Perilous Book-of-Business

Managing customer risks with Act! Premium Simply said, if you are a financial advisor, insurance agent, or providing other financial professional services, your book of...

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Act! Channel Partner Spotlight – Act Today

Time is a finite resource for businesses, and teams today can feel overwhelmed trying to balance everyday tasks with growing expectations and long-term business goals....

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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,...

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