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TIP OF THE MONTH When creating orders and quotes be sure to add or edit your customers information into the CRM to save time when entering future orders. Also, once your order is completed, set your customer up to receive an automatic email order reminder.
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MAY USA MADE S UP P LIE RS
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TIP OF THE MONTH Set up order reminders that automatically get sent out to your customers. If your not sure how to do this sign up for our webinar on the 26th or watch your inbox for the tip of the month tutorial.
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2019
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