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Training designed to grow your business – Are you taking advantage of 5W/50?
The 5W/50 webcast series was launched last year to provide companies with access to technical,...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/11/2008
Announcing Microsoft Office Enterprise, coming to Open Value Subscription on October 1st!
Since the launch of Open Value Subscription here in the U.S. back on March 1st, we have been talking...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/04/2008
Get Microsoft Office Professional Plus for $25 net first year payment
Last week I posted that The Big Easy Partner Subsidy offer is now live and pointed you to several of...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/02/2008
The Big Easy Partner Subsidy offer is now live!
We broke the news about the Big Easy Partner Subsidy offer coming back a few weeks ago. Then we...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/25/2008
Small Business Server 2008 has released to manufacturing (RTMed)! Resources for you to get ready.
We are very happy to announce that Microsoft’s exciting new release of the Small Business Server...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/22/2008
Are you ready for the Big Easy 2.0? Here are some opportunities for you to get up to speed…
A couple of weeks ago in my, “Guess what’s coming back? Here’s a hint: It’s BIG and it’s Easy…”...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/22/2008
The SBS 2008 Partner Group Tour is coming! Are you signed up?
The creators of Small Business Server 2008 are coming to a city near you and you have the...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/20/2008
New Volume License Rights - Application Server License Mobility
Just released, an important new Microsoft Volume License brief, “Application Server License...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/20/2008
Have you looked at the new Partner Business Network?
The Microsoft Partner Team has recently rolled out the Partner Business Network, which is a new...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/19/2008
Windows SBS & EBS 2008 Technical Training online sessions available to you
We are kicking off a series of sixteen online technical webcasts focused on SBS 2008 and EBS 2008....
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/18/2008
Microsoft Dynamics CRM & ERP Partner events coming to cities across the US
For those of you looking for new ways to expand your offerings and grow your business? Be sure to...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/18/2008
The Microsoft Small Business Facebook page is live. Have you seen it yet?
From the team that brought you the Microsoft Small Business Center, the Microsoft Small Business...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/15/2008
Who are the FY09 Microsoft SBSC PALs?
Shortly after Worldwide Partner Conference last year, I posted about the new SBSC PAL initiative and...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/13/2008
Please ignore our dust while we make some updates
Over the years, the various components of the Microsoft SMB Channel Community have continued to grow...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/13/2008
How to access your E-Learning benefits in Software Assurance
E-Learning courses are an included benefit of Software Assurance to help clients get the most from...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/12/2008
Is Small Business Server (SBS) 2008 Premium going to ship with SQL 2005 or SQL 2008?
With the announcement the other day of SQL Server 2008 RTMing, I have been seeing and receiving some...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/11/2008
Announcing the SBSC “Partner Plunge” contest winners!
Last September, Arnie Mondloch and I had the pleasure of announcing our FY08 SBSC Partner contest...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/08/2008
SQL Server 2008 has released to manufacturing - Resources & information for you
The time has come and SQL Server 2008 just released to manufacturing yesterday. SQL Server 2008...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/07/2008
X-Box 360 NASCAR 09 Pack giveaway ends in 10 days – Are you entered?
August 15th is just around the corner and that means so is the end of our X-Box 360 NASCAR 09 Pack...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/05/2008
Yes, the Beta SBS 2008 exam does count towards competency requirements
I have been receiving some questions from Partners regarding the beta SBS 2008 Exam that I mentioned...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/05/2008
Everyone’s a winner!
In my New Microsoft Midsize Business Solutions Brochure – Another exclusive offer here on the Blog...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/04/2008
Microsoft is giving away $75,000 in gas this time, a chance to be on the Microsoft Small Business Summit, and access to tips from your peers!
Some of you may remember my post a month ago about the Microsoft Small Business Team giving away 5...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/01/2008
Tell me your Volume Licensing needs – Take two
Since my “What do you need to be more successful with your Microsoft Volume Licensing...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 08/01/2008
Guess what’s coming back? Here’s a hint: It’s BIG and it’s Easy…
Here is a Live Meeting session you are NOT going to want to miss! Mark your calendar for Wednesday,...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/29/2008
New Microsoft Midsize Business Solutions Brochure – Another exclusive offer here on the Blog
Some of you may recall the “Microsoft Small Business Solutions Brochure – Exclusive offer for my...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/29/2008
What do you need to be more successful with your Microsoft Volume Licensing sales?
For those of you who were at or viewed the SMB Nation Keynote presentation last year, you may recall...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/29/2008
What do you mean my customers can own their software after three years with Open Value Subscription?
Over the past few weeks including and since Worldwide Partner Conference, I have been hearing...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/28/2008
Get FREE Essential Business Server (EBS) configuring beta exam vouchers
Here is a great offer just announced by the Essential Business Server (EBS) Team. Free beta coupons...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/28/2008
Is your site ready for Internet Explorer 8? How to find out and update if not.
You may already be aware of this, but if not, Internet Explorer 8 is currently available in beta...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/24/2008
If I have Software Assurance on my SBS 2003 CALs now, do I get Standard or Premium CALs when SBS 2008 launches?
As you may recall from my “Editions, pricing, beta, and more information on SBS 2008 & EBS...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/24/2008
Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 update package and release notes now available
Since its release, Windows Home Server has been a topic of conversation among many looking to add a...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/21/2008
Get Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express for Free!
Ahhh, the joy of being able to find what you are looking for right at your fingertips. That’s...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/17/2008
SQL Server 2008 to be on August, 2008 Volume Licensing pricelists
Yes, we are just a few weeks away from the addition of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 being added to the...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/15/2008
Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) – Are you taking advantage of it yet?
Are you familiar with MDOP (the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack) yet? Are you using it to help...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/15/2008
Aastra Response Point VAR Discount Demo Program Announced
Following on the heels of yesterday’s Response Point SP1 announcement by Bill Gates, the...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/11/2008
Response Point SP1 announcement by Bill Gates. See it yourself and download SP1 today.
Just released, Microsoft Response Point Service Pack 1 (SP1), which is a full suite of upgraded...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/10/2008
Pricing, packaging and partner compensation details about Microsoft Online Services announced at Worldwide Partner Conference
Yesterday morning during the keynote presentations at Worldwide Partner Conference, the pricing,...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/09/2008
Free Windows Vista support, compatibility assistance, and one-on-one coaching from Microsoft
Just announced this morning at Worldwide Partner Conference – the Windows Vista Small Business...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/08/2008
Claim your free SBS 2008 (Small Business Server 2008) exam voucher from Microsoft, but hurry!
Yesterday at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference, Michael Risse announced that Microsoft is...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/08/2008
SBS 2008 launching November 12th, 2008 along with Windows Essential Business Server 2008
We are very excited to announce the much anticipated and highly awaited official launch date of not...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/07/2008
Welcome to Worldwide Partner Conference 2008!
It is finally here! Thousands of Microsoft Partners and Microsoft employees from all across the...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/07/2008
Exclusive Microsoft Small Business Specialist Community ‘Get Mobile-Ready & Win’ Partner Incentive
The Microsoft Partner Program Small Business Specialist Community (SBSC) has over 15,000 partners...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/04/2008
Happy 4th of July wishes to all
As we all prepare to celebrate the 4th of July, Independence Day, holiday here in the U.S., I wanted...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/04/2008
Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 3.1 has now RTM’d – Download it today
Back in June, I posted about the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 3.1 Beta being released,...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/02/2008
The Open Value VAR Rebate lives on!
Now here is some very exciting news to start off the new year! (That being the new Microsoft year,...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/02/2008
The 50% off, Up-to-date discount is still available
A question I have started to see circulating is whether or not the 50% off year 1 up-to-date...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 06/30/2008
Microsoft is giving away 5,000 gallons of gasoline!
Gas prices got you down? They’re insane! Well, the Microsoft Small Business Team has got a little...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 06/30/2008
Yes, Hyper-V has officially RTMed and here are a bunch of resources for you
Late last week, we made the announcement that Microsoft’s Hyper-V, the hypervisor-based...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 06/30/2008