Computer Solutions: A Better ACT!

Most contractors who use Act contact management software have been frustrated to find that, among the many third-party add-ins on the market, few apply to the construction industry. Until now, that is. Remodeler Norm Seff and computer reseller Dave Goldsmith have teamed up to form a company called 9 Dots, and have created a unique set of enhancements specifically designed for building contractors and remodelers. Called BetterAct, the package inserts itself as a “layout” in Act 4.0 for Windows (no Mac version is planned), so that other Act databases (for other businesses, for example, or personal contacts) remain unaffected. Start-to-Finish Management BetterAct is designed to help contractors track prospects and projects from cradle to grave. The software modifies the familiar split-screen Act