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Saturday, September 23, 2006 10:47 AM

Have you seen the latest SBSC (Small Business Specialist) resources (including many EXCLUSIVE benefits)?

If you haven’t heard about or seen these exclusive Microsoft Small Business Specialist resources and offers yet, you might want to check them out: 1) SBSC Exclusive rebate on all Small Business Desktop Advantage sales 2) SBSC Exclusive sales forums for
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Thursday, September 21, 2006 1:18 PM

Questions & Answers from the SBS 2003 R2 Fast Track Series - Session 3: Licensing – A Revenue Generator for your SBS 2003 R2 Business

Here is a collection of several of the questions we received during the SBS 2003 R2 Fast Track Series Session 3 sessions along with their answers. If you have not attended the sessions yet, be sure to go to: http://www.msreadiness.com and search for “Fast
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006 7:15 PM

Think your email address doesn’t cost you business? Here’s a real life example…

For those of you debating getting a domain name for your business to use for a website or even for just email, the choice to get the domain name or not should be an easy one… Get the domain name because it can cost you a lot of business if you don’t,
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006 9:39 AM

Here’s your final chance to be a part of the SBS 2003 Partner Group Tour

As we announced in our August 2 nd post , the SBS 2003 Partner Group Tour is now under way and between September 20 th and 28 th , the SBS 2003 Partner Group Tour will be making stops in the following cities: Sep 20, 2006 - 5:00 PM -9:00 PM - Indianapolis,
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Tuesday, September 19, 2006 5:43 PM

20 more lawsuits announced in nine states against illegal software sales. More to come…

Twenty lawsuits allege illegal software sales, while new forensic analysis shows risks of counterfeit Microsoft software to consumers and businesses. To all of you that have taken the time to report illegal or suspicious software distribution to: 1-800-RU-LEGIT
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Tuesday, September 19, 2006 3:26 PM

Only 11 days (8 business days) left to get $125 back per Office license!

This offer is NOT being extended past the September 30, 2006 deadline, so if your customers are even considering making the move to Office Pro or the Small Business Desktop Advantage , now is the time for them to do it so they can claim the $125 per seat
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Tuesday, September 19, 2006 2:10 PM

BEWARE: Fake Microsoft security messages

Just today I received the email below claiming to be a Microsoft Security Update. Click on the image below to see it enlarged and take a look at a few tell-tale signs it is not from us: 1) Look at the reply to email. Even though they have it sound like
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Wednesday, September 13, 2006 8:28 AM

You sick, twisted people…

For those who attended my Licensing session at SMB Nation this past Sunday, I started the session by describing a unique “challenge” we were going to face in the session. As I was putting the presentation together for Sunday and adding up all of the items
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Tuesday, September 12, 2006 10:19 AM

Steps to activate Software Assurance benefits for your clients

During my licensing session Sunday at SMB Nation, one of the items we discussed was activating the Software Assurance benefits (such as Home Use rights , Microsoft eLearning , Employee Purchase Program , etc.) for your clients so that they can get the
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Monday, September 11, 2006 10:03 AM

Yes, a Windows Vista Edition only for Software Assurance customers…

A question came up this weekend at SMB Nation both during my Licensing seminar and in side conversations as well regarding the different editions of Windows Vista and if there is really a Software Assurance only version of Windows Vista, so I thought
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Saturday, September 09, 2006 6:51 AM

SBSC Exclusive 4-hour response time managed newsgroup

Yesterday at SMB Nation, the topic of the SBSC exclusive managed newsgroup with 4-hour (Yes, 4 hour instead of the standard 24 hour!) guaranteed response time came up and many Small Business Specialists wanted to know more about it and where to find it.
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Friday, September 08, 2006 10:23 AM

Where is the orange shirt?

We’re now about 3 hours into SMB Nation 2006 and I have already had the opportunity to spend time with many of the Small Business Specialist Partners and other SMB Nation attendees during breakfast, while walking around the Conference Center , and during
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Friday, September 08, 2006 7:22 AM

Welcome to SMB Nation 2006!

Since 6:00 this morning, it’s been a relatively quiet morning here in the Conference Center , finishing setup, prepping the booth, etc. In minutes, SMB Nation 2006 officially starts with a general breakfast and a specific Small Business Specialist Breakfast.
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Thursday, September 07, 2006 5:33 PM

30’s in the house… Well, the Community that is.

Did you notice the latest addition to the Small Business Channel Community Site ? Yep, the “30 in 30” (and we’re over the 30 questions already) was just added to the home page today under the Channel Resources section so you have access to it from the
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Wednesday, September 06, 2006 6:47 AM

SMB Nation – 48 hours and counting…

In just over 48 hours from now, SMB Nation 2006 will be kicking off here at the Microsoft Conference Center in Redmond , WA . For those coming in early, there are also plenty of pre-day activities taking place tomorrow as well. Last year was a big year
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Wednesday, September 06, 2006 6:02 AM

Your Small Business Desktop Advantage Kits are on the way

Attention all Microsoft Small Business Specialists in the US … Keep an eye on your mailbox/deliveries over the next week or so for your Microsoft Small Business Desktop Advantage Sales Kit. I just received my shipment yesterday, which means the kits are
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