4th of July is About Connecting
July 3, 2008 by Travis
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Some of you reading this have sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandson’s, granddaughters, cousins, and friends who are currently on a tour of duty, that we might have the privilege to celebrate in safety.
It is in this humbling reality, all I can do is whisper a humble ‘thanks’.
This weekend is 4th of July weekend (Independence Day) here in the USA, and it is certainly a time for cookouts, and family gathering. The real reason that we are getting together is for the thousands who have gone before us, giving their lives so that we wouldn’t have to. All culminating in a single event where the USA declared it’s independence.
The 4th of July is about connecting. Connecting with loved ones still present, and honoring those not.
We may connect differently than they did in previous generations…but we are still connecting. The Internet has expanded that capability, in fact, you and I are connecting right now as you read this post.
While in DC a couple months ago, we were all struck with the enormity of this declaration. It was one of the first sights we saw while there (National Archives).
There are my two boys, and a photo of the actual document (taken with permission, of course…no flash).
In all they learned (me and mom too) about the history of our country, (we are a homeschooling family) and the people who were involved in its establishment prior to going to DC, there was a connection when we saw the actual documents. And it is an experience we will remember for some time.
In business we use various tools to increase our ability to connect with those we serve. The ACT! Database Software can help with that connection. If used properly, you can have a central location for information pertaining to a given contact, market segment, or company.
Swiftpage email has taken that to another level with their Email integration with ACT!. Now, as a featured vendor at www.ACTasap.net, they are even offering a deal for customers who purchase the ACT! Database Software giving away their service for 90 days (and I think they aren’t even asking for a credit card).
If you are already running the latest version of ACT!, or even a previous version, and not using their service, you might want to give Swiftpage Email a look.
I wish you a great weekend, and a great time of connecting with family and friends. If you are in the US, enjoy your Independence Day weekend, I intend to. Be safe.
Feel free to connect here, by submitting your comments below. -Travis
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Travis, thanks for the thoughts on the 4th. In the spirit of connecting….I had a hard time connecting with the picture…your kids are sooo sooo *tiny*! LOL. It looks like you guys had a great time there.
And thanks for the info on swiftpage. I have heard of them but not yet taken the plunge, your post is making me reconsider, as I currently email a distribution list in Outlook. Have a great one.
Judy-
You are very observant! They aren’t soooo tiny in real life. They are a blast though. Let me know how it goes with Swiftpage, if you give it a try. It can make a ton of sense in the right business.
-Travis