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Monday, March 31, 2008 4:02 AM

Do not refer clients to Microsoft fulfillment center for free Open License media

There have been numerous reports of clients being referred to the Microsoft Fulfillment Center toll-free number to request “free” Open license media. I’m not sure where the idea came from that there is free media available from the Microsoft Fulfillment
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Friday, March 28, 2008 4:00 AM

Off to the races! NASCAR Team #49 sponsorship details for Microsoft SBSCs

Through the NASCAR Team #49 BAM Racing sponsorship I announced on Saturday in my “ Microsoft Small Business and SBSC in NASCAR - Sponsorship opens doors for Microsoft Small Business Specialists ” post, I mentioned that Microsoft Small Business Specialists
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Thursday, March 27, 2008 6:16 AM

30 and 60 second Open Value Subscription commercials posted

Did you happen to see the new Open Value Subscription commercials running during the Microsoft Small Business Summit? We now have a 30 and 60 second versions available to drive awareness of the program and some of the benefits as well. You can view both
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008 1:47 PM

Show us your Small Business Summit broadcast site

When I announced the idea of SBSC Partners being able to host the Small Business Summit on their websites at SMB Nation, I heard from SBSC Partners all over about how excited they were to have this ability. Now, I want to show the groups here at Microsoft
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008 6:08 AM

Congratulations, Gymstars Gymnastics, winners of the $100,000 Total Technology Makeover!

Yesterday during the Microsoft Small Business Summit , we announced our Grand Prize Winner in the $100,000 Total Technology Makeover, and Gymstars Gymnastics from Stockton, CA, took home the prize! For those of you who were watching the Summit here on
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Monday, March 24, 2008 7:25 AM

Microsoft Small Business Summit – Playing live here on the Blog

Starting this morning at 9:00 am PST, we will start streaming the Microsoft Small Business Summit here to the Blog and continue running it until 9:00 pm PST on Thursday, March 27 th . It is four days filled with information, resources, tips, etc. for
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Monday, March 24, 2008 6:04 AM

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 – No charge, unlimited installation and compatibility support

Over the weekend, there were some emails going back and forth regarding Windows Vista SP1 and looking for support with it. As such, I thought I would post here about a resource available to you that you can take advantage of, if you need it. Microsoft
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Saturday, March 22, 2008 8:00 AM

Microsoft Small Business and SBSC in NASCAR - Sponsorship opens doors for Microsoft Small Business Specialists

Earlier this year I made the announcement that we are going to be starting our SBSC brand awareness initiatives with to-customer marketing of the SBSC ‘Blue badge’ for brand awareness. Since that time, we have launched initiatives such as We’ve Gotta
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Friday, March 21, 2008 7:01 AM

SBSC and the Small Business Summit

Just under five months ago, I had the pleasure of standing in front of a full house audience in our Kodiak room here at the Microsoft Conference Center during the keynote address of SMB Nation and announce to everyone that we were working on a way to
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008 6:39 AM

Have you checked out the lineup for the Microsoft Small Business Summit next week?

Coming up next week is the next edition of the annual Microsoft Small Business Summit, an online, multi-day event focused on bringing information to small businesses everywhere. Speakers include small business owners, industry experts, Microsoft Partners,
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008 12:33 PM

How Microsoft Licensing creates Partner Services Opportunities – Hear from your peers

For several years now, I have been talking with Partners from all across the country and the world through webcasts, in-person seminars, emails, user groups, Blog posts, etc. about the importance of helping your clients understand why it is important
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Monday, March 17, 2008 8:17 AM

Start claiming your portion of the $150,000 Open Value Spiff today!

Last week I put up the, “ I’m giving away up to $150,000, and getting your share is as easy as 1-2-3! ” post where I announced the Partner and reseller sales rep spiff I am putting in place for all new qualifying Open Value Subscription Agreements sold
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Monday, March 17, 2008 6:53 AM

Small Business Summit player testing starts today for SBSC Partners

Hopefully by now, all of the SBSC Partners who are subscribed to the Blog or who follow it have read my “ How SBSC Partners can host the Microsoft Small Business Summit on their websites ” post where I directed you to the document that contained the instructions
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Thursday, March 13, 2008 8:47 AM

It’s Baaaaack! The Microsoft Open Value VAR Rebate returns!

Some of you may remember the Open Value VAR Rebate that ended at the end of our last fiscal year . Since the time we retired last year’s program, we have heard your comments and feedback about what you liked about the program and how you used it with
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Thursday, March 13, 2008 6:09 AM

Microsoft Response Point Partner Training

Here is an update from the Microsoft Response Point Team about an opportunity to learn more about the Microsoft Response Point system in a 12-city tour across the US as a Microsoft Partner. Microsoft Response Point, the innovative small business phone
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008 11:45 AM

Open Value Subscription coming to MS Gear Up configurator

I just stepped out of a meeting with the MS Gear Up team here in Bellevue a little while ago where we were looking at the work taking place to integrate Open Value Subscription into the online licensing configurator on the MS Gear Up website and wanted
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008 9:58 AM

New – Microsoft Windows Vista Managed Newsgroups for Partners

Here is a new resource recently brought online to support all of our Microsoft Partners with regards to your efforts in selling and supporting Microsoft Windows Vista. Windows Vista Managed Newsgroups provide communities in which you and other Microsoft
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Monday, March 10, 2008 1:55 PM

Windows Essential Business Server (“Centro”) Team Blog goes live

For those of you looking for more information about Windows Essential Business Server (previously code-named “Centro”), the Windows Essential Business Server Team Blog is now live and available for you to subscribe to. Eric Watson, Group Program Manager
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Monday, March 10, 2008 4:32 AM

I’m giving away up to $150,000, and getting your share is as easy as 1-2-3!

You know the sayings, “Put your money where your mouth is,” and “time is money.” Well, I’m offering up $150,000 to the Microsoft Partner and Reseller reps out there for some of your time. Since the beginning of January, I have been giving you information
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Friday, March 07, 2008 1:38 PM

How SBSC Partners can host the Microsoft Small Business Summit on their websites

For those of you who attended the SMB Nation keynote this year or who watched the replay online , you may recall the announcement I made that we are going to be providing a way for our SBSC Partners to host the Microsoft Small Business Summit directly
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Friday, March 07, 2008 7:02 AM

Yes, Microsoft Office Professional Plus for $5 net first year payment

Yesterday morning I put up the, “ Open Value Subscription now added to the Big Easy promotion ,” post from Sea-Tac airport before my flight out and mentioned that I thought many people would be surprised at the amounts available through the Big Easy Promotion
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Thursday, March 06, 2008 5:19 AM

Open Value Subscription now added to the Big Easy promotion

Back on February 1 st , the Big Easy promotion went into effect, offering Partner subsidy rebate checks to customers who purchase Microsoft software between February 1, 2008 and June 27, 2008. Since the announcement of Open Value Subscription , I have
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Monday, March 03, 2008 6:15 AM

Open Value Subscription launches today!

Since New Year’s Day, I have been telling you about the upcoming launch of Open Value Subscription, the exciting new way to acquire your Microsoft technology on a subscription basis. Today, this new program goes live and can be ordered for your clients!
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Monday, March 03, 2008 4:01 AM

Open Value Subscription – Easy as 1-2-3

The new Open Value Subscription program is designed to bring savings, flexibility, and simplification to your client’s and your business. Processing a new Open Value Subscription Agreement for your clients really is as simple as 1-2-3. Here are those
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