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As we approach the end of 2011, it is time for the annual look at the crystal ball for the coming year.  I’ve learned that being a prognosticator is a lot like being a weather person – if you sound convincing that is really all people expect.  J  The sun will come up tomorrow, so there are certain things we know for sure.  As I ponder what lies ahead, here are seven key areas I believe will be important for you to pay close attention to in the new year. A lot of my look forward is based on my gut.  The older I get the more I depend on instincts and experience to provide direction.  To that end, my gut says the economy is fragile and not something you should depend on next year.  There is a ... Continue reading

We are just about a month from the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, and I thought it would be a good time to remind you why events like this are so important to us as partners. I wrote an original post on this topic in 2009, and have updated my thinking here based on my focused role as CEO now. There are only a few events on my “cannot miss” list any more:1. Quarterly HTG meetings2. ConnectWise Partner Summit3. Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference4. CompTIA BreakawayCertainly there are a number of other quality events that occur in the channel each year, but to be honest, if I don’t pick and choose I will be attending an event or two every week. And as my role has matured, it has be... Continue reading