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MS Word 2007 mail merge. What about single contacts?
Trying to use Word 2007 and Outlook 2007 in order to send out INDIVIDUAL mail merge email letters to senior executives at companies I've already contacted, spoken to administrative assistants, and left voicemail messages. I HATE "spam" and NEVER send out any. Spammers should be shot!
Having a problem though. Got a nice "stable" of industry specific merge letters done and they work fine. The problem is in NOT sending out a "blast!" While setting up the system last week I inadvertently DID send unsolicited email messages to 14 corporate CIO types (I sell mobility software.) Had to immediately send out 14 individualized apologies; the system worked in this case. Whenever I attempt to send out ONE SINGLE, or at most two, merged email letters, I have to open a new Word merged template, select an Excel database, edit the recipients down to the ones I want, select 'em, and send the email via Outlook. NOW comes the problem. In order to move on to the next prospect on my list, make call, leave a voicemail, etc. I have to SHUT DOWN the Word mail merge document I'd used AND SHUT DOWN the Excel spreadsheet in question. THEN I have to start the entire process ALL OVER AGAIN for the next one! Slowing me down terribly. Please don't suggest a good CRM application. For some unfathomable reason my boss objects to using same, so it's "work around" time. Anybody know how to streamline and speed up the process? |
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You shouldn't have to close either app - simply re-edit the recipients list.
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THX Paul. I'm not sure what you mean. Before I go to the next sales contact I should go into the list and edit it for THAT particular one?
There's one other complication. It's quite likely that I will be using a different mail merge letter. Each is not only industry specific. but also reflects actions taken with his-her administrative assistant. So I'll likely be using a different document. Any thoughts? |
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THX again Paul. I was afraid of that. I've talked my manager into letting me install ACT on my system. I know that does work, clunky and unstable as it is.
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Looks like I'll be installing Act, too. How utterly stupid. |
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