Microsoft US Central Region Partner Team
Chamber of Commerce – do they really work?
There are over 350 Chambers of Commerce in the 7-state area I cover. I work with a number of them....
Author: jlalonde Date: 02/15/2010
Upcoming North Central Partner Briefings & VAR Summit
Please Join Us for the North Central Partner Briefings and the NEW VAR Summit! Spring Partner...
Author: jlalonde Date: 02/15/2010
Co-marketing opportunity - Chicago area partners targeting small businesses in downtown and south suburban areas
Attention Chicago area partners- I have been approached by a commercial cleaning business servicing...
Author: tfoy1 Date: 02/15/2010
Looking for a Chicago downtown and a Southside partner to co-market with a local complimentary company targeting small businesses
Attention Chicago area partners- I have been approached by a commercial cleaning business servicing...
Author: tfoy1 Date: 02/15/2010
Calling Chicago area SBSC partners - Event Sponsorship / Networking Opportunity - April 6th - Secure your spot today!
I have a great networking and promotional opportunity for Chicagoland SBSC partners! The Local...
Author: tfoy1 Date: 02/15/2010
IAMCP Chapter launching in Indianapolis - March 15th - RSVP today
The Indianapolis Chapter of the International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP) is...
Author: tfoy1 Date: 02/15/2010
ATTN Indianapolis area partners - Introducing NPower
I’m reaching out today to invite you and your organization to be a part of NPower...
Author: tfoy1 Date: 02/05/2010
Top Training partners have taken last month...
I thought I would share the Top Training that partners are taking. It might be worth a look to help...
Author: Scott Akin Date: 02/04/2010
Congrats Microsoft Local Engagement Team!
The Local Engagement Team (LET) has partnered with Jeremy Epstein of Never Stop Marketing...
Author: lrubin Date: 02/04/2010
Feb. 9th IAMCP event in Chicago - Register today!!!
Please join the IAMCP Chicago Chapter for our February 9th, member meeting! IAMCP is a professional...
Author: tfoy1 Date: 02/03/2010
National Marketing Speaker coming to Chicago on Feb. 9th - Register today!
LET Your Mouse Do the Marketing! Join us for this exclusive event for Microsoft Partners! Meet...
Author: tfoy1 Date: 02/03/2010
The Great Technology Makeover Sweepstakes
Partners who subscribe or renew their Microsoft Action Pack Subscription between October 15, 2009,...
Author: lrubin Date: 02/03/2010
MPN Changes in Credential requirements.
I want to provide a peek into some changes around Credential changes. We will be sending out further...
Author: Scott Akin Date: 02/01/2010
Desktop Virtualization Whitepaper
I have been doing more Windows Server 2008 R2 Virtualization presentations lately and a key part of...
Author: Hookslide Date: 01/28/2010
the VAR Rebate Rides again....
Earn up to 20% in rebates through the FY10-H2 VAR Rebate Program.The FY10-H2 U.S. VAR Rebate program...
Author: lrubin Date: 01/28/2010
Free ebook! "First Look: Microsoft Office 2010" check this out, limited timing.
Free e-book: “First Look: Microsoft Office 2010”For a limited time you can download this...
Author: lrubin Date: 01/28/2010
Important Webcast: Feb 3 regarding Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center Website!
Microsoft® recently migrated eOpen and MVLS to the new Volume Licensing Service Center website...
Author: lrubin Date: 01/27/2010
Lead When Things Get Tough...Business Readiness series
Check out the new Business Readiness in the Learning Plan Tool: www.microsoftlearningplans.comI...
Author: Scott Akin Date: 01/26/2010
LET Your Mouse Do the Marketing! - Upcoming MARKETING events in Chicago, Minneapolis and Cincinatti
Join us for this exclusive event for Microsoft Partners! Meet Jeremy Epstein, founder of Never Stop...
Author: jlalonde Date: 01/24/2010
Microsoft Partner Alert : Critical Product Vulnerability, January 21 (Out-of-Band) Microsoft Security Bulletin Release
This alert is to provide you with an overview of Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-002, the...
Author: lrubin Date: 01/22/2010
Don't let your Sales Quotes go "stale".
Lately I've been running into a lot of situations with partners who are in panic mode because a...
Author: lkhughes1 Date: 01/22/2010
I tweet, you tweet, we all tweet for sales leads??????
Ok, I’ll admit it- I'm actually not much of a tweeter…. but I've been flirting with the...
Author: lrubin Date: 01/20/2010
Ignite your Voice Practice with this training...
For partners that are building a UC Voice Practice, this is a must training course. With an almost...
Author: Scott Akin Date: 01/19/2010
Re-enrollment made easy...
Many of our partners will be re-enrolling in Q1 CY 2010. It’s easy to find out if you are one...
Author: Scott Akin Date: 01/19/2010
Datacenter Edition for Small Businesses?
Yes! I know, when you hear Datacenter Edition you may not think of a solution that fits well in the...
Author: Hookslide Date: 01/18/2010
Spring Partner Briefings coming to a city near you!
Please join your local Microsoft team for the spring partner briefings coming to a city near you...
Author: jlalonde Date: 01/15/2010
Looking for a Solution to Selling...?
I continue to hear partners asking for ‘solution sales’ training and other non-product...
Author: Scott Akin Date: 01/15/2010
Need Guidance on Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) Surveys?
Partners, We have been communicating this new requirement for some time, but understand that we may...
Author: Scott Akin Date: 01/13/2010
By Partner Request: Post Sales - Tech Resources for BPOS
I've had a few people in the last hour point out this helpful post for partners, I thought I'd pass...
Author: lrubin Date: 01/08/2010
Attention Partners- Steve Ballmer in Nashville, TN this month!
Lap Around PDC featuring Steve BallmerDid you miss the Professional Developers Conference in...
Author: lrubin Date: 01/06/2010
Want to get 'Ready' for SharePoint 2010?
Hi Partners,I just wanted to call out that we have a few openings remaining for SharePoint 2010...
Author: Scott Akin Date: 01/05/2010
Office 2010 Sneak Peek Campaign is live!
Can you believe that Office 2010 is already around the corner? If you’re starting to plan your...
Author: lrubin Date: 01/05/2010
The Big Easy 4.0 Launch and Why Consider Open Value?
To the delight of many partners we launched The Big Easy 4.0 on January 3rd! What better way to say...
Author: Andy McNulty Date: 01/05/2010
DO SOMETHING!
Happy New Year! This week I had the opportunity to present a LIVE MEETING to a group of 30 partners...
Author: jlalonde Date: 01/01/2010
Learning Plan Tool: Get 'Ready' for the New Year!!
Ok, You have heard me time and time again talk and blog about the Learning Plan Tool. But I keep...
Author: Scott Akin Date: 12/18/2009
It's buzz-worthy...
As a Microsoft Partner you tied to one of the most well known BRANDS in the world, so I thought...
Author: lrubin Date: 12/15/2009
Applicants wanted for Fully Funded Social Marketing Program driving BPOS
A friend of mine is looking for applicants to a fully-funded, Microsoft-sponsored program that will...
Author: lrubin Date: 12/11/2009
Web Platform Event coming up for partners in Dallas.
Microsoft & SoftLayer Present:Elite Web Optimization EventCome spend a day with us to explore...
Author: lrubin Date: 12/02/2009
There is still time............
......to nominate your business for an H1 Central Region Partner Award!Each year, Microsoft...
Author: lrubin Date: 11/25/2009
If partnering is not part of your marketing strategy, you are turning your back on potential new business
WHO IS IN YOUR CONTACT LIST THAT YOU COULD BE CO-MARKETING WITH?Developing an alliance strategy of...
Author: tfoy1 Date: 11/17/2009
Microsoft launches Community Connections – Connecting Partners, customers, and organizations with Windows 7
Microsoft launches Community Connections – Connecting Partners, customers, and organizations...
Author: tfoy1 Date: 11/09/2009
3 easy steps to qualify for EVENT marketing support through the Local Engagement Team
- Plan a customer / lead generation event2. Feature any Microsoft product3. Do at least 1 of the...
Author: tfoy1 Date: 11/09/2009
Licensing Bootcamps are back!
You may remember it as the Licensing Bootcamp; we’ve re-named it and AMPED IT UP!!We’ve...
Author: lrubin Date: 11/09/2009
Partner asks: "TPAM, where do I get started with Windows 7..."
Working with TPAMs and Distributors every day, I get to hear common questions. Here is a one: A...
Author: noodlebear Date: 10/30/2009
Stop Cold Calling & Start Breaking Down Doors with Creative Strategies!
In my 20-year sales career, I've been challenged with that excruciating prospect of picking up the...
Author: lkhughes1 Date: 10/30/2009
BIG EASY RETURNS!!!
have you heard? The Microsoft Big Easy Partner Subsidy is coming back for two months! check out the...
Author: noodlebear Date: 10/23/2009