First Direct offers two CRM solutions: GoldMine CRM and Zoho CRM. Throughout my workday, I actively use both products side-by-side. It is important to acknowledge that GoldMine is not the most modern technology. Its design may not be the most "dated" one. Over the years, I believe that Ivanti should...
Author: Bob Ritter
President, First Direct Corp., (845) 221-3800, www.1stdirect.com, www.GoldMinesSuccess.com
Now is a Good Time to Review Your Backup
Now that warmer weather is arriving, in our neck of the woods anyway, many people are taking the opportunity to clean up their yards, their garages, their vehicles, and all the other tasks that need attending. The trees are budding and the flowers are beginning to display signs of life. ...
Reasons to Read and Write a Blog
Reasons to READ our Blog. Reasons to WRITE your own blog. Reason to Read Blogs For most businesses, blogs are one of the most effective ways to build brand awareness, nurture relationships with customers, and create value. At First Direct Corporation, we know the power of blogging and the power of...
Email Security Tip – 3 Simple Steps
In this post I will answer the following question: Is there a way to have a password protected folder in GoldMine? The answer is YES! And, here is how in 3 Simple Steps: Step 1) Go to your GoldMine Email Center and select the "Filed" (saved) folder that you want...
Why You Should Start Using Website and Email Templates?
Having a user-friendly website and professional-looking email templates is always an advantage for any business. It is time-consuming to reinvent the wheel every time we create something new, whether you build a website or create an email template. This is why design templates have become so famous in the past...
Happy Holiday Season
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like . . .
December is a month for many important things - holidays, taxes, charity, family, travel, etc. It is also a time when many people do a review of their old goals and set new goals. Here's some thoughts to consider with regard to your CRM system: Improve system speed - database...
THIS IS SCARY IN BUSINESS!
It’s 10/31 – Halloween. So I figured I’d add a brief post about some things that are “scary” in business. BOO . . . Overlooked prospects and neglected customers Inability to easily put together a marketing or sales list Losing touch Failure to assign and qualify leads Not having a...
A Guide to Website Redesign and Redevelopment
Why Redesign Your Website? There are many reasons and factors that may go into the decision to redesign a website. Here are some of the most common reasons: Does your website look a little outdated? Is it difficult to make changes to your existing website? Are you frequently looking at...
How the new PHP version 8.1.3 Could Affect Your Website?
Have you received a notice from your hosting provider about upgrading to a new version of PHP, and are wondering what it means for your website? What is PHP? PHP is an open-source programming language that runs on a web server. It is one of the most popular languages...