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• devLink Presentation Files, Discount Codes & Links

  As promised, here is the link to download the Presentation from my Starting and Running your own Software Business session at devLink in Nashville / Murfreesboro Tennessee 10% off Xheo Licensing: AHCO1008 Licensing and Obfuscation RingCentral.com Virtual... Posted Aug 24 2008, 10:41 PM by Randy Walker with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Business Help, devLink

• Speaking at Nashville devLink

  It's always an honor to be asked to speak at an event. Fortunately John Kellar who chairs the Nashville devLink event hasn't heard about my reputation, lol. One of the many things I'm passionate about is software startups. Since I haven't... Posted Aug 07 2008, 06:05 AM by Randy Walker with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Presentations, ISV, Microsoft, Accomplishments, Business Help, Partner Program, devLink

• 20 Business Tips from Intuit QuickBooks

  Sadly I had meant to post this back in February. 20 Tips Every Business Should Know Their #1 tip is serving a niche market. While not a requirement for starting a business, you need to separate yourselves from your competition. Whether it be in price... Posted May 19 2008, 09:18 PM by Randy Walker with | with no comments Filed under: Business Help

• American Express Line of Credit woes and rant

  I am extremely particular about my credit. During my youth I ran up a bunch of debt and poorly managed my money, ruining my credit score for years. With a lot of hard work, years in the making, my credit score is near perfect. All that is to say, when... Posted Jan 29 2008, 06:26 PM by Randy Walker with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Reviews, Complaints, Business Help

• Microsoft Small Business Show & Silverlight fakeout

  Microsoft is on their 2nd Small Business Show which features "Solutions for Entrepreneurs". You can view the show here . I thought it was interesting that up in the top left Microsoft tells you to Install Silverlight (competitor to Adobe Flash... Posted Jan 28 2008, 09:39 PM by Randy Walker with | with no comments Filed under: Microsoft, Business Help, Partner Program

• Partner Program Subsidies - Easy way to earn extra cash

  I've often complained at the number of initiatives and incentives Microsoft's Partner Program gives. However it looks like they are cleaning it up just a tiny bit. Microsoft is putting $10 behind their Big Easy Offer program. Essentially if you... Posted Jan 28 2008, 08:20 PM by Randy Walker with | with no comments Filed under: Microsoft, Business Help, Partner Program

• Fueling the Fire of Recession

  After reading the January 24th edition of the Redmond Channel Partner newsletter, I was rather dismayed at the magazine's top article titled "Reader Feedback: You Are Preparing for a Recession". You can read the originating blog post here... Posted Jan 28 2008, 08:02 PM by Randy Walker with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Business Help

• Microsoft Affiliate Network - Earn $ for AdCenter, Toolbar & OneCare Referrals

  Microsoft has a new program called their "Affiliate Network" which is in Beta. Just like Google's AdSense program which pays you for displaying ads on your website, Microsoft hopes to encourage people to help advertise it's programs... Posted Dec 16 2007, 01:32 AM by Randy Walker with | with no comments Filed under: ISV, Microsoft, Business Help, Partner Program, Advertising

• Free $150 towards Microsoft AdCenter Search Engine online ads

  As part of the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Certification program, the Microsoft Partner Program is offering $150 credit to the first 5000 partners who sign up. You can find out more here: https://microsoft.mrmpslc.com/InnovateOnWindowsServer/KeywordAdvertising... Posted Dec 16 2007, 01:14 AM by Randy Walker with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: ISV, Microsoft, Business Help, Partner Program, Advertising

• Save 50% on the Microsoft Partner Telesales Service Campaign

  I received this in the Microsoft Partner e-Newsletter: Save 50% on a Partner Telesales Service Campaign Are you a Gold or Certified ISV partner with an application that runs on Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or with a security, management, or virtualization... Posted Dec 11 2007, 08:43 PM by Randy Walker with | with no comments Filed under: ISV, Microsoft, Business Help, Partner Program

• Software Developers Beware of Sales Tax

  Of the many things developers must be careful of, you would least expect sales tax to be one of them. One of the first things I researched when starting my company was sales tax. Each state is different. Let me repeat myself, each state is different!... Posted Dec 11 2007, 01:13 AM by Randy Walker with | with no comments Filed under: Internet, Programming, Business Help

• Microsoft providing interns for Partners, User groups should take advantage

  The Microsoft Partner Program has brought their Students to Business program to the United States. Originally it piloted in Italy and is now available here. Who wouldn't want hard working labor that works for peanuts? Seriously though, this is a great... Posted Dec 05 2007, 03:55 PM by Randy Walker with | with no comments Filed under: Microsoft, NWA DNUG, Business Help, Partner Program

• Microsoft Partner ISV Innovation Program Presents: Virtual Towers

  For those that don't know, the Microsoft Partner Program has a program for ISVs (Independent Software Vendors). ISV is just a fancy acronym for a company that produces packaged software to sell. It looks as if they have launched a new website called... Posted Dec 05 2007, 02:48 PM by Randy Walker with | with no comments Filed under: ISV, Microsoft, Business Help, Partner Program

• Since when does HP do Logos?

  In case you don't watch much TV, HP has started a new marketing campaign. They are now doing graphic design for small businesses. In fact they pretty much have their own infomercial! It was a pretty long commercial featuring how they can design your... Posted Dec 04 2007, 06:55 PM by Randy Walker with | with no comments Filed under: Business Help

• Cheapest price on Intuit QuickBooks Pro

  Since a majority of Small Business owners usually use QuickBooks Pro, I thought I would let you know where you can get the cheapest price. Sam's Club currently has QuickBooks Pro 2008 for $149.88. I originally bought my 2006 version there, and am... Posted Dec 01 2007, 12:07 AM by Randy Walker with | with no comments Filed under: QuickBooks, Business Help