Because QuickBooks, ACT! and Outlook are among the most frequently used programs by plumbing and HVAC contractors, we've included the following specific backup recommendations:

For QuickBooks
Use Remote Data Backups software together with the QuickBooks Schedule Backup feature for the best backup solution. This involves configuring the Schedule Backup to automatically backup your database each time you exit QuickBooks. Also, be sure to select Remote Data Backups as the folder for saving your backup files. Click here for more QuickBooks backup information.

For ACT!
Backup your ACT! database to your hardware by creating a folder or using the default ACT! folder. Also, set a rule to include the folder for backup on Remote Data Backups. Click here for more ACT! backup information.

For Outlook
Backup your Outlook email messages and folders, contacts, calendars, mail accounts and more with Microsoft's free backup tool. Read more here. A third-party tool, ABF Outlook Backup software, also promotes to backup Outlook data. Click here for information.