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Free! - ACT! 2007 Reporting Alternatives Matrices: A candid comparison of the ACT! 2007 report generator and several reporting alternatives. Explores functionality and user experience.

(The Matrices is currently being updated. To receive an old copy, e-mail: info@goldcoastadvisors.com)

Free! - ACT! v6 vs. 2007 label Decoder Ring: This Excel spreadsheet lists the Avery labels and their specifications for ACT! version 6 and ACT! 2007.

Free! - ACT! 2006/2007 Report Portfolio: This portfolio contains a sample of each of the standard reports included with ACT! 2006.

Free! - ACT! 2006/2007 Crystal Report Portfolio: Add some sizzle to those boardroom discussions!

Analyzing ACT! data with Excel eBook - $49.99

A comprehensive guide and training manual focusing on manipulating ACT! data with Excel.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: PivotTable Basics
Chapter 2: Analyzing ACT! Opportunities
Chapter 3: Accessing other ACT! Data through the OLEDB Provider
Chapter 4: Make it a Dashboard
Chapter 5: Tips & Tricks

Your purchase also includes a site license to edit and distribute the eBook to your clients or other members of your organization. (The site license does not grant you permission to sell the eBook).

Advanced Topics for the ACT! 2007/8 Report Generator eBook, Advanced Topics for the ACT! 2007 Report Generator eBook, Advanced Topics for the ACT! 2006 Report Generator eBook,

$24.95

Finally, a practical guide to the advanced topics of the ACT! 2006 report generator!

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Report Generator Basics
Chapter 2: Totals, Operators, & Formatting
Chapter 3: Scripting
Chapter 4: ACT! Knowledgebase Review
Chapter 5: ACT! Report Generator Resources

Reviews:

"This is a must-read for any ACT! Fanatic interested in creating their own reports with ACT!. You will save hours of time and several headaches by starting with this excellent overview of the ACT! Report Designer functionality."

Tami Sauer
Crystal Reports Goddess
Crossroads Automation Solutions

"This is an excellent overview of the capabilities of the ACT! report generator. However, Steve also included some very nice advanced user tips on scripting and formatting that I will be using with my clients."

Susan Clark

Cornerstone Solutions

Author of "The Official ACT! QuickStudy Guide"

"The bottom line - this book is going to save you a lot of time designing ACT! reports!"

Ed Kachinske

Innovative Solutions

Author of the Official ACT! 2005 Training Manuals

Connecting Crystal Reports to ACT! 2007/8 eBook,

Connecting Crystal Reports to ACT! 2007 eBook,

Connecting Crystal Reports to ACT! 2006 eBook,

$19.95

A comprehensive guide to connecting Crystal Reports to your ACT! 2006 data.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: OLEDB Provider
Chapter 2: ACTREADER.EXE
Chapter 3: Crystal Clear Provider/Crystal Clear Essentials
Chapter 4: Common Crystal Formulas

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