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Multiply Your Small Business Opportunities!

Join the Small Business Specialist Community and gain access to exclusive offers that can help you reach more small business customers. If you specialize in the design, deployment, and customization of small business solutions, discover the benefits of becoming a Small Business Specialist.

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	If you specialize in small business solutions using Microsoft technology, become a Small Business Specialist. You will be able to use the Small Business Specialist logo, increase your visibility in Microsoft partner directories, and gain access to specialized training and readiness opportunities that can help you grow your business.

Small Business Specialist Resources

	Take the Small Business Specialist training, exams, and assessment
	Learn more about the Microsoft Professional Accountants’ Network (MPAN)
	Review the Small Business Specialist Step-by-Step Enrollment Guide
	Learn more about benefits and requirements
	Access additional small business information
	Find resources for small business-oriented technologies
	Get small business insights from Harry Brelsford, expert columnist
	Find success stories that can help you market to your customers
	Discover small business weblogs
	Learn how becoming Small Business Specialists has helped partners be successful


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. Save 20 to 30 percent on Exams. 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.