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Saturday, September 29, 2007 9:44 AM

SBSCs able to show the 2008 Small Business Summit on their websites? Just announced at SMB Nation.

Here's another breaking announcement for the Microsoft Small Business Specialist Partners out there. As you know, we hosted the second annual Microsoft Small Business Summit this past spring and reached tens of thousands of viewers from all over. This
Posted by mssmallbiz | 14 Comments
Saturday, September 29, 2007 9:39 AM

Just announced! Microsoft launching to-customer SBSC brand awareness campaign!

That's right! You've asked for it and we're delivering! I just announced during the keynote at SMB Nation that we are launching a to-customer SBSC brand awareness campaign that kicks off on Monday. Since the very first day we launched the Microsoft Small
Posted by mssmallbiz | 18 Comments
Saturday, September 29, 2007 9:35 AM

"Partner Plunge" contest just announced at SMB Nation

Here's a brand new contest exclusively for Microsoft Small Business Specialists that was just announced during the keynote session at SMB Nation ! The premise behind the contest is very similar to the "Partners in Paradise" contest run by Microsoft two
Posted by mssmallbiz | 14 Comments
Saturday, September 29, 2007 6:35 AM

Are you ready for SMB Nation 2007?

It's that time again when the Redmond campus population grows by over 600 people, all coming together for SMB Nation. Just as in prior years, I'm here in our Kodiak Auditorium at the Microsoft Conference Center, with just hours remaining until SMB Nation
Posted by mssmallbiz | 8 Comments
Friday, September 28, 2007 10:10 PM

Bi-weekly Partner sales and technical training calls open to you

Here is an opportunity open to all Partners that is being extended by our West Region Team. They are currently hosting bi-weekly Partner Sales and Technical training calls and the content for calls was determined based on partner requests. They have some
Posted by mssmallbiz | 6 Comments
Friday, September 28, 2007 1:46 PM

New "Less Than Coffee" in 20 different flavors!

Over the years, the "Less Than Coffee" concept has continued to grow in popularity and uses and today is the next iteration of this. For those of you that have been in the MSSMALLBIZ Community for several years, you may recall some of the past announcements:
Posted by mssmallbiz | 2 Comments
Friday, September 28, 2007 7:29 AM

Sample SMB Nation via Webcast

For the first time ever, those unable to attend SMB Nation here in Redmond will be able to get a sample of SMB Nation via webcast. Here's a snippet from Harry B on this exciting announcement: For the rest of the world *unable* to attend - we have VERY
Posted by mssmallbiz | 13 Comments
Thursday, September 27, 2007 8:05 AM

Big announcements Saturday morning during the SMB Nation keynote?

I have had a few Partners inquire if there are going to be any big announcements or new items being made public for the first time during the keynote session at SMB Nation this Saturday morning. So, I thought I would take this opportunity to let you all
Posted by mssmallbiz | 3 Comments
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 8:52 AM

Building an Open License Business Session Monday @ 10:15 AM at SMB Nation

Whether you are new to selling Open License or looking to expand your current Open License business, I am hosting a session Monday morning at SMB Nation that is for you. Join me for the 10:15 AM session filled with information, ideas, tips, and insights
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Tuesday, September 25, 2007 8:35 AM

East Region Licensing Bootcamps for Partners

Last year we launched a series of free, in-person Licensing Bootcamps for Partners in various areas across the US. Here is the latest series, just announced in our East Region. Licensing can be a very confusing topic that raises a lot of questions. What
Posted by mssmallbiz | 2 Comments
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 6:51 AM

Microsoft adCenter offers for Partners - $150 in Free keyword advertising & $100 finder's fee

Here is a new promotion announced by the Microsoft adCenter Team for the first 5,000 Microsoft Partners that sign up. You get $150 in search-advertising click credits to start your keyword advertising campaigns plus free, expert campaign support for building
Posted by mssmallbiz | 5 Comments
Monday, September 24, 2007 7:33 AM

Yes, we are offering Free Exam vouchers

In case you have not seen the "Back To School" offer yet, Microsoft is offering Free Exam vouchers for those participating in this offer. Here are the details: Microsoft Learning Plans and Consultants can help you quickly understand what your organization
Posted by mssmallbiz | 1 Comments
Thursday, September 20, 2007 7:31 AM

Office Small Business and Office Standard side by side comparisons for OEM, Retail, and Volume License. Download yours today.

Since my, " Office Pro side by side comparison for OEM, Retail, and Volume License. Download yours today " post the other day, I have been receiving a bunch of great feedback on the document. As such, I wanted to let you know that two more editions have
Posted by mssmallbiz | 8 Comments
Thursday, September 20, 2007 12:25 AM

I can't believe Microsoft is making me buy an Office license for a PC I'm using one time just so I can open a Word or Excel document I just need to read once!

What the h3ll is Microsoft thinking?!?! You mean that if I need to open a Word document or an Excel file that someone sent me while I'm on a PC other than my own that I need to buy an Office license for that PC just to read those files? C'mon Microsoft!
Posted by mssmallbiz | 8 Comments
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 11:21 PM

Look for the green buttons at SMB Nation if you are not an SBSC Partner already

Are you heading out to SMB Nation here on the Microsoft campus next week? If so, is your company a Microsoft Small Business Specialist Community member yet? If not, look for someone with a Green Button and be sure to ask them why you have been missing
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Tuesday, September 18, 2007 7:54 AM

Office Pro side by side comparison for OEM, Retail, and Volume License. Download yours today.

Awhile back there were a few threads floating through the MSSMALLBIZ User Group regarding the differences between the OEM and Volume License rights for Office Pro. Some of these questions pertained to my, “ OEM Office for Terminal Services? You might
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Monday, September 17, 2007 10:42 PM

Are you leveraging the FREE Mobile Business resource kit offer with your clients?

Mobility in conjunction with Small Business Server has been a hot topic for quite some time. You may even remember the FREE Pocket PC Phone Edition offer I ran back in 2005 based on the strong interest in mobility we were seeing even back then. Now, we
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Monday, September 17, 2007 10:14 PM

Market your company’s offerings for Free on Microsoft Office Live Marketplace

Do you and your company offer services based on any or all of these skills: Windows SharePoint Services and SharePoint Designer Microsoft Office Access, Excel, and InfoPath XML, HTML, and Web design tools If so, did you know that you may be able to deliver
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Monday, September 17, 2007 9:48 PM

Get your Free e-book on improving your website

How many of you would like to improve your website or have a client in the same position? Here's your chance to download a Free e-book called, "I Hate My Website!" which features 10 easy steps to improve and market your Web site. Head over to the Microsoft
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Monday, September 17, 2007 5:24 AM

The cost of inactivity and doubt

In viewing the responses and feedback to my, " Let’s have some fun, and see who’s paying attention… " post on Thursday, it has been quite an interesting and educational experience. First, thank you to all of you for the great comments and feedback regarding
Posted by mssmallbiz | 7 Comments
Sunday, September 16, 2007 10:32 PM

Free Microsoft Accessibility CDs

Do you have someone at your office or do any of your clients have anyone that could benefit from additional accessibility on their computer, such as making the computers more comfortable to see, hear and use? If so, you may want to take advantage of the
Posted by mssmallbiz | 3 Comments
Sunday, September 16, 2007 10:14 PM

Template collections for Microsoft Office

From time to time there are various questions posted in various groups asking for a template for this or a template for that. I wanted to post this reminder for all about several collections of templates we make available for free that you can use with
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Thursday, September 13, 2007 10:25 AM

Let’s have some fun, and see who’s paying attention…

I thought I would mix things up a little bit and provide a quick contest, with those who are subscribers to the Blog having a distinct advantage, since you will receive this post first through your RSS subscription. I have mentioned in the past that I
Posted by mssmallbiz | 9 Comments
Thursday, September 13, 2007 7:37 AM

New MSSMALLBIZ Community Shirts at SMB Nation

You’ve heard the saying before, “He’d give you the shirt off his back.” Well, at SMB Nation this year, I’ll be doing just that, in a matter of speaking… I’ll be bringing the new MSSMALLBIZ Community T-shirts with me to SMB Nation and will make sure to
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Wednesday, September 12, 2007 8:47 AM

Device CALs and User CALs. What’s the deal?

There have been several questions about User CALs and Device CALs recently, so I thought I would post about these two options to try and provide some clarity and resources for you to use. 1) A CAL (Client Access License) gives a physical User or physical
Posted by mssmallbiz | 3 Comments
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 6:32 AM

Q2 offers and promotions webcast – Register today

It’s that time again… Many of you joined us back in July for the Q1 offers and promotions webcast hosted by Wade Shanley , PCM in our Midwest Area. Now it is time for the Q2 offers and promotions webcast, this time hosted by Jessica Emmons , PCM in our
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Monday, September 10, 2007 8:43 AM

Microsoft Office eLearning Catalog, how to buy individual courses and a couple promotions

Back when I posted about “ What eLearning courses do I get with my Microsoft Office Software Assurance? ,” there were a few questions about, “How much are the courses worth?” and “Are they available separately if you want to just purchase them?” The answers
Posted by mssmallbiz | 1 Comments
Monday, September 10, 2007 8:03 AM

Terminal Services Per User Licensing Usage Tracking Coming in Windows Server 2008

As you know from previous posts and conversations around User CALs, prior to "Windows Server 2008" there was no way for administrators to check the usage of Terminal Services per user licenses. Well, according to the Terminal Services Team Blog , that
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