Mike Marshall's TS2 Rag

Glad to have you aboard! I am the Group Manager for TS2 Events at Microsoft. I want to hear from you! Please give me feedback on how we can build our Breadth Partner Community and help you become more successful! Please give us any comments on the Microsoft TS2 Events, our event Content, the Microsoft Partner Program, our website, www.ts2seminars.com the Small Business Specialist Community, or anything you feel like talking about! Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

Small Business Can Mean BIG Business For YOU!
Take advantage of the expanding small business opportunity with the Microsoft Small Business Specialist Community. Gain greater visibility in the small business segment by drawing on specialized training and exclusive benefits, like priority placement in customer-facing resources from Microsoft.

What are the benefits?
Small Business Specialist Logo
Use the Small Business Specialist logo to market to customers.

Small Business Training
Receive specialized training and readiness opportunities.

Marketing Promotions
Obtain opportunities to highlight your expertise through sales and marketing promotions.

Small Business Specialist Listing
Gain increased visibility to customers as a Small Business Specialist in the
Microsoft Resource Directory and in the Small Business Partner Finder.


Partner Points
Earn 25 Partner Points, which will be available in your partner program account in early 2006.
Note: Your account will display one placeholder point upon enrolling as a Small Business Specialist. The Small Business Specialist points will be awarded in the “Additional Competency & Designations” category. This category has a maximum of 25 Qualifying Partner Points. Small Business Specialist points will only apply to program-level promotions after January 2006.

What do I need to do?
Follow these easy steps to become a Small Business Specialist.

Step One:
Enroll in the Microsoft Partner Program (if you aren’t yet a partner).

Step Two: Pass one of two technical exams. View exam details and training resources that can help you prepare.

Step Three: Pass the
Small Business Sales and Marketing Assessment. Note: you must turn off your pop-up blocker in order to take the assessment.

Step Four (for Registered Members only): Subscribe to the
Microsoft Action Pack or Microsoft Empower for ISVs.

Where do I sign up?
Sign up to join the Small Business Specialist Community

Published Monday, December 19, 2005 11:33 AM by mmars

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# re: Small Business Can Mean BIG Business For YOU!@ Monday, March 17, 2008 5:45 AM

K0aTsx Hi from Russia!

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