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Todd Weatherby posted a response to the issues with the Microsoft partner portal on another blog in detail, and pointed me there in a response to my earlier post. Check out the status at http://powersunfiltered.com/2008/01/23/two-weeks-later/. I am still hearing of some lingering issues getting things to work. Are you having problems. Drop Todd a note and cc me. We need to get this thing working and the only way is if we provide solid feedback. He has provided his email in the blog post above so let's provide constructive and accurate information. They can't fix what they don't know if broken, but in this case, I think they know. We just need to give them specifics.... Continue reading

I had the opportunity to be on Stuart Crawford's IT radio talk show yesterday with Steven VanRockel from the Microsoft Windows Server Solution Group talking about the new Essential Business Server. You can listen to our discussion at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/smb. If you aren't thinking about how this product will impact your business - now is the time. It will be a key component of the upcoming SMB Summit as one full day will be devoted to readiness around this new Server family member. Now is the time to determine how you will implement this addition into your solution mix. How will you get ready? SMB Summit will cover technical, sales and owner considerations. If you haven't reg... Continue reading

Here are some links that may be of interest for you:Just wanted to get this on your radar. Please check out the program details ASAP and reserve your FREE testing vouchers.Partner Skills Plus Certification/Training Offers:https://partner.microsoft.com/global/40029197Certification Exam Savings:https://partner.microsoft.com/global/40046686RESERVE YOUR TEN FREE VOUCHERS (For Dynamics Exams As Well):http://www.measureup.com/microsoftpartnerskillsplus/I thought this information might help you out with your internal Vista deployments. These links are a little hard to find on the partner site.This link is to the online version of the Partner Vista Activation card:https://partner.microsoft.com/4004... Continue reading

Microsoft is offering some great training you should consider if you live in the Heartland.EVENT TIME:11:30AM – 1:00PM(11:00 AM Welcome/Registration)Event Dates:(click on event title to register)3/4/2008Minneapolis, MinnesotaEvent Code# 1032366284 3/4/2008 Saint Louis, MissouriEvent Code# 1032366280 3/6/2008 Kansas City, KansasEvent Code# 1032366279 Register online today orcall 877 MSEVENT to secureyour reservation. Partner Sales Training— “First Server, Right Server” and How to Best Engage MicrosoftPractical Information for Real Sales PeopleDuring this training, we will show you how to make the most appropriate Windows Server recommendation to your small and midsize customers, including gu... Continue reading

I am down in the Lonestar state doing a SWOT for a partner in HTG. Have you ever done this for your business? A SWOT Analysis is a powerful tool for understanding your Strengths and Weaknesses, and for looking at the Opportunities and Threats you face.Used in a business context, it helps you carve a sustainable niche in your market. Used in a personal context, it helps you develop your career in a way that takes best advantage of your talents, abilities and opportunities. So it can have many purposes. Typically it is looked at through business eyes, but it can be a very revealing thing if you put yourself under that microscope.What makes SWOT particularly powerful is that, with a little t... Continue reading