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Welcome to the August Issue of NEWSBEEK, our monthly customer newsletter where you'll find news, tips and information that'll help you make the most of your investments in BIRDVIEW Products & Services.

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Communication Manager Builds Your Brand ...

In previous editions of Newsbeek, we have discussed the importance of branding your business through your email address (May 2005).

Just as your email address helps brand your business, so too does the appearance and the content of emails you send out. The Communication Manager available within your Web Assistant can help you control your brand and message within emails. If you have not already turned on this feature, contact our support department, support@birdview.com.

If you prefer, BIRDVIEW's Service Bureau can set up all your email templates and provide you with a 1 hour training class. To find out more about this service, contact servicebureau@birdview.com.

How to add a signature to all your e-mail messages

The Communication Manager can be used to edit the signature file added to each e-mail sent from your BIRDVIEW website to your clients. The Communication Manager can be accessed through your Web Assistant by selecting the Leads menu, then the Communication Manager tool. If this tool is not available, please contact our Support Department to have it activated at no additional charge.

Once the Communication Manager has loaded, select "Default Signature" from the Form Type menu. This will load the signature file in the editor window. By default, the signature will contain the office or agent name, e-mail address, phone number, fax number, and website address. These "Custom Elements" will be automatically added based on the information contained in the Agent Roster and Account Manager tools.

You can add additional information by typing directly in the editor window, and use the appropriate buttons to change the font formatting. It is also possible to add tables, images, and hyperlinks to your signature. When you have finished editing your signature file, you can use the "Preview" button to see exactly how your signature will look, prior to using the "Save This Template" button to save and use your new signature file.

Spotting trends early can mean the difference between making money and losing money. Use our monthly poll to maximize the investments you make in technology and in your business!

Last month's poll results - take note!

"Have you invested in training to succeed on the Internet?"

51.4% - Yes
48.6% - No

This month's poll:

"Are you communicating in a consistent manner with all your clients and prospects?"

Visit http://www.birdview.com to cast your vote!

New to BIRDVIEW? Use these valuable resources to get answers fast!

a) Visit our web site at http://www.birdview.com/support where you'll find answers to frequently asked questions, announcements, documentation, forms as well as other helpful information.

b) Refer to the Quick Start Guide that came in your BIRDVIEW Welcome Kit.

c) The on-line web assistant has built-in on-line help and tutorials - be sure to use it!

d) Contact our Service Bureau by emailing us at ServiceBureau@birdview.com for more on our professional training programs