
Before you fall into the email marketing DIY trap, take a look at some reasons you might want to consider using an email marketing service
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So you know you need a CRM solution but your organization is in the very early stages of deciding which one. Or maybe you’re an existing Saleslogix customer who hasn’t upgraded in a while and you’re thinking it’s probably time to get compliant and take advantage of the cool new features in the latest release. Great, let’s sign up for the Trial!! Wait a minute. Are you really ready for that?
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What's the buzz about Sage SalesLogix Advanced Analytics? You may have heard that we recently released this exciting new business intelligence tool, but how much do you know about it? This article addresses some of the most commonly asked questions, and will help you to gain a better understanding why this product may be a great fit for your organization.
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I thought it might be cool to pull data directly into Excel from SalesLogix using SData. Check out these screen shots and most important, download the source code!
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As the saying goes... "Change is inevitable" - And thus is the theme as we move into February 2012. Sage SalesLogix Support is transitioning from a legacy system into an enterprise solution that is consistent with other Sage North America business units.
From a customer or partner perspective, what does this mean?
Customers and partners will face new experiences that are different than current interactions, but we are dedicated to delivering the same quality support and providing an exceptional customer experience. You will experience a new interaction when you attempt to contact Support via telephone. It is our goal with this change to direct each customer or partner to the appropriate support staff answer your questions and/or resolve your challenges.
From a support analyst's perspective, what does this mean?
This means that support analysts will be learning new systems and new processes, so we encourage our external audiences to be patient as they navigate through the new system and follow these new processes. As challenges arise we are dedicated to address each incident with the same commitment as we do today with the legacy system.
What can we expect during February to prepare us for this change?
Customers and partners will not experience any changes until Monday, February 27th, but until that time there will be communication sent to prepare for this change. Once the new system launches, then there will be additional resources (i.e. Training, web casts, etc) to assist with navigation, account management, and self-service.
As always, the Sage SalesLogix Support Staff is available to assist with questions that you may have during this transition period. We appreciate your patience and assistance during this time.
Thank you,
Matthew Campbell
Knowledge Management Lead, Sage SalesLogix
Sage CRM Solutions
Balance is a buzz word these days. For me it brings back memories of gymnastics and the dreaded balance beam. Teeter too far to the left or the right and you were falling quickly to the floor.
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Sage ACT! SVP & GM Larry Ritter recently penned a guest column for CNBC which was also picked up by Business Review USA. In the piece, Larry shares motivation for SMBs to adopt mobile capabilities now along with a Sage customer success example and references to additional use cases and topics including security and mobile payments. Suggested retweet and social sharing text is as follows - please consider sharing with your networks.
Suggested tweet: 5 Reasons To Integrate Mobile Into Your Business by Larry Ritter @SageNAmerica on @CNBC.com http://soc.li/uHm8LuN #smallbiz #smb #crm
Suggested tweet: Mobile-Powered Sales: 5 Reasons To Go All In - by Larry Ritter @SageNAmerica http://goo.gl/2tH9j #smallbiz #smb #crm
If you call Sage SalesLogix Support between 10 am and 11 am (MST) on Monday, January 30, 2012 and you reach voicemail, please leave a message and we'll return your call by 11:30 am (MST). You may also submit a web case 24/7. If you have an emergency during this time, please email saleslogix.escalations@sage.com. We apologize for any inconvenience, during this time the front line team will be learning critical skills to improve your experience with self-service resources.
Thank you,
Matthew Campbell
Knowledge Management Lead, Sage SalesLogix
Sage CRM Solutions
The Sage SalesLogix End User's Subscription has been updated with several exciting videos on learning how to use Sage SalesLogix Advanced Analytics!
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I am busy. You are busy. Your readers are busy. Show them that you value their time by crafting messages that get straight to the point.
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Change is inevitable, but it can be scary. We become accustomed to a way of doing things and start to feel we have things under control; and then changes are announced. People generally find this a bit challenging.
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What does a Customer Support Analyst do when a new case is opened? Follow their steps before you open your next case and you may find your solution without us.
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We tried out a new medium—satellite radio—for us this past year in our marketing efforts to complement all the other direct marketing tactics we employ. Be on the listen for our new radio spots on satellite radio. But, you can also take a listen here too.
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Do you have a software application that integrates with, or adds functional value to, Sage SalesLogix? If so, you are encouraged to apply for membership in the Sage SalesLogix Development Partner Program (DPP). The program offers an exciting opportunity to promote your products and solutions directly to Sage SalesLogix customers by increasing your exposure in our vibrant small and midsized applications market.
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What is it about an email that makes us open it and want to read it? This week we’ll share 3 quick tips on the anatomy of an effective email.
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When you hear “Business Intelligence tool” what comes to mind? Is it the ability to run reports about your business metrics? Is it pie charts, bubble charts, line graphs, scatter diagrams, etc.? Well, it is all that and more. When you take all your important data and turn it into something that you can use to make strategic decisions, that is when you are unleashing the power of business intelligence.
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I compiled the following questions and concerns that usually arise during discussions with our Sage SalesLogix Cloud prospects.
Q: What are the main reasons a customer would want to move their CRM solution in the cloud?
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I'm pleased to share that our phone system issues have been resolved. Sorry for the frustration, and thank you for your patience!
The following email was sent to customers of Sage SalesLogix today:
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This is a follow-up post to the entry I created yesterday "Work Smarter, Succeed with Less.".
End user training videos that highlight the general functionality of the product as well as the specific features within each of the dashboards are now available.Here are the links to get you started...
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How IIS logs can be helpful to you.
Here are some ideas that may assist you with the logs:
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All organizations have finite resources. However, the less resources that a company has, the more important it is to use those resources wisely. I have enjoyed presenting and demonstrating Sage SalesLogix Advanced Analytics over the past few months, because I am able to show people how it helps their organizations to do more with the resources they have. It helps them to work smarter.
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Separate yourself from other small businesses with a little bit of planning and know-how. Here are a few important lessons before you start your email marketing campaigns.
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Today's busy sales professionals are working remotely more than ever before…but are they as effective as when they are office-based? How do the most successful sales teams enable mobile activity with processes, devices, security and technologies to meet or beat quota quarter after quarter?
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This post is not a how to guide, 5 tips to.., or even a roadmap for E-marketing success. Rather, operating from the assumption that you are a person who is interested in growing your business (genius, I know), I will ask 5 questions that I hope might provoke thought and narrow your focus to that aim.
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Participating in a very dynamic environment, like Sage SalesLogix, it is often difficult to project what 2012 will hold for the Knowledgebase. Despite this challenge, we believe that 2012 will be a year of positive, progressive change - One that moves us towards efficient self-service offerings. The areas that we plan focusing on include content improvement, self-service offerings, and browser compatibility.
We currently are changing processes that increase the publication of support content. The focus on efficiency and and process improvement may not be evident immediately; however, over time we believe these changes will become visible and provide an acceptable level of self-service and support. This transition will create visible changes as we move toward a standard "look and feel" of our content.
The self-service offering changes will be most evident in the upcoming months, as we move from PartnersOnline and SupportOnline towards the new portals. As of right now, the only self-service offering that is available to Sage SalesLogix customers and partners is the knowledgebase. After this transition occurs, then there will be additional offerings that provide one place for customers and partners to access files and information.
One of the major challenges with the recent changes to the Knowledgebase is the lack of browser compatibility. This challenge is a high priority and we expect that in the near future to have received necessary enhancements from our vendors that provide adequate browser compatibility.
We are excited for the possibilities that 2012 holds, and we look forward to engaging in new collaboration and improvement opportunities.
Thank you,
Matthew Campbell
Knowledge Management Lead, Sage SalesLogix
Sage CRM Solutions
slxkb@sage.com
We are currently experiencing technical issues with our phone system and do not have an estimate on resolution at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
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Let's look at another cool example of using SData and SalesLogix. This video will show you a new Excel Add-In that pulls data from SalesLogix via SData. Then using a cool tool from Microsoft called PowerPivot you can have lots of fun messing with all that freat data!
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