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?