1. Why should I buy the Helper Series?
2. Are you compatible with other  Windows® products?
3. Can you convert my data?
4. What is the difference between a contact manager and the Helper Series?
5. How long has NASI been in  business?
6. Can I download data from my firm?
7. Can I import prospect/lead files into the program?
8. What are the different reports available with each program?
9. How many users do you have?
10. Can the program be networked?
11. What's the difference between Helper Series Traditional and Helper Series 2001?
12. Why do I need the 4.5 upgrade?
13. What are the new features in the 4.5 upgrade?

1. Why should I buy the Helper Series?

The Helper Series is the result of over  10 years of constant focus on the needs of professionals. The Series integrates powerful features combining to offer the only total job support systems  available.

NASI offers the best support in the business. When you call for help (which, by the way, is unlimited) you will get to talk to a person, not a machine. Our on-line support center, helper faxes, and e-mail support also help to make getting answers quick and easy.

As a committed technology partner, we at North American Software listen  to our customers and make every effort to include the features that our customers need.

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2. Are you compatible with other Windows^TM products?

Yes, we can mail merge with Microsoft Word and Word Perfect and save reports in Microsoft Excel or Visual Tools  spreadsheet format. All data is stored in an  MS Access database, so accessing your data from other programs is a snap.

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3. Can you convert my data?

Yes, we offer data conversions from virtually any other productivity software on the market today. Please call for more details.

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4. What is the difference between a  Contact Manager and the Helper Series?

A contact manager is only a sub-set of the Helper Series total job support package. The Helper Series has a very powerful contact relationship management system as well as many other  industry-specific systems that work together to create a total working  environment.

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5. How long has NASI been in business?

NASI was incorporated in 1983 and began  selling its first productivity management software in early 1985.

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6. Can I download data from my firm?

Financial Services Software only - yes, we have a download and import process for many firms. These downloads can speed up the process of utilizing your Helper Series by putting most or all of your client, portfolio and product data into the program.

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7. Can I import prospect/lead files  into the program?

Yes, we have an ASCII import program that allows the user to import any ASCII comma delimited file or fixed length file into the database.

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8. What are the different reports available with each program?

Please visit this page to view the various reports available with our software.

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9. How many users do you have?

We have 1000's of users in 100's of  companies all over the world.

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10. Can the program be networked?

Yes, the program can be networked for  as few as 2 people or for as many as you need. We also offer enterprise-wide solutions, including browser-based platforms. Contact a North American Software sales associate for more information about the version that would best fit your needs.

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11. What's the difference between Helper Series Traditional and Helper Series 2001?

The Helper Series Financial Services line is now available in two formats:  Helper Series Traditional and Helper Series 2001. 

 "Helper Series Traditional" is our standard Windows®/PC desktop application that has been increasing our users' productivity for nearly a decade.  

"Helper Series 2001" is the next generation in financial services software that offers the same total job support tools as the "Traditional" line (in addition to a few new features) with a completely redesigned interface.  The 2001 line has the added capability of running in either desktop or browser-based forms. The browser-based versions: Sales Professional's Helper.Com, Broker's Helper.Com, Broker's Helper Advanced.Com, and Investment Advisor's Helper.Com offer the same functionality as their respective desktop counterparts but are web-enabled and can be distributed over the  Internet or an intranet.  Click here for more information about our browser-based products.

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