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Project KickStart

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Project KickStart is desktop project management software that guides users from a raw idea to a complete task list and project schedule, including phases, goals, obstacles and solutions, in under 30 minutes. It generates Gantt charts with task dependencies and integrates with Act! and Outlook for contact and calendar syncing. Version 6 adds a project dashboard, backup and restore, cost tracking, and optional cloud collaboration via Webplanner.com.

What it's for

Creating a project task list and schedule from an initial ideaGenerating Gantt charts with task dependenciesBrainstorming sessions to define goals and identify obstaclesTracking project costs and completion ratesImporting and exporting contacts/activities with Act! and OutlookManaging multiple projects from a single dashboardBacking up and restoring project files

Features 19

Act! integration (import contacts, export tasks as activities)
Backup & restore with password protection, including attachments
Comment logging with time/date/author stamps
Customizable preferences for default directories
Drag and drop task reordering in task list
Easy Project Wizard for guided planning
Enhanced task list with status, priority, and one-click complete
Gantt charts with auto task linking and dependencies
Ground-to-cloud publishing via Webplanner.com
Obstacle and risk identification
Outlook integration for contacts and calendar
PKS Updater for automatic version updates
Project Dashboard with cross-project task overview
Project templates and drag-and-drop project libraries
Running total cost calculator and cost tracking
Task & calendar reporting
Task dependencies
Teams of assignees
Waterfall methodology support

At a glance

free trial

TypeDesktop app

DeploymentInstalled (local)

Integrations

Act!Webplanner.comOutlook

Pricing

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