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• 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

• Microsoft Certification Exam Voucher Giveaway

  I've recently come into several Certification Exam Vouchers and have decided to host a giveaway. Just post a comment to the blog, and I'll randomly select a winner. All entries must be in by June 30th, 2008. You can also post a comment to my cross... Posted Jun 17 2008, 02:28 PM by Randy Walker with | with 12 comment(s) Filed under: Training, .Net, Misc, Partner Program

• MSDN access changed for Microsoft Partners

  As of March 1st, 2008 Microsoft will force you to use the new way to access your MSDN subscription. This is terrific news! Since I have 3 people access MSDN from remote locations (out of my 5 user license), we've all had to sign into MSDN from a common... Posted Feb 27 2008, 09:49 PM by Randy Walker with | with no comments Filed under: MSDN, Partner Program

• 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

• More free Microsoft Partner Training

  Here are some more FREE Partner Partner Training Labs: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Virtual Training (6 parts) What's New in SQL Server 2008 for Database Administrators Implementing Change Data Capture (CDC) in SQL Server 2008 Working with the New DATE... Posted Jan 28 2008, 08:31 PM by Randy Walker with | with no comments Filed under: Training, .Net, Microsoft, 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

• Microsoft Changes Satisfaction Index in Partner Program

  Just received information that details the changes of the Microsoft Satisfaction Index. This was one of the easiest ways to buildup Partner points and also receive information from your customers via survey. It's been a while since I've used it... Posted Jan 10 2008, 01:38 PM by Randy Walker with | with no comments Filed under: Microsoft, Partner Program

• 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

• 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

• FREE Microsoft Visual Studio Team System Training

  Microsoft is making available the following Web Seminars available for free through the Microsoft Partner Program. ISV Innovation Presents 1/6: Introducing Application Lifecycle Management Web Seminars (Live) Available 1/21/2008 Audience: Technical This... Posted Nov 30 2007, 02:30 AM by Randy Walker with | with no comments Filed under: Training, Programming, Microsoft, Business Help, Partner Program

• Microsoft Partner Benefit: Cheap Instructor Led Training for Visual Studio 2008

  Probably one of the best benefits of the Microsoft Partner Program is the extremely cheap Instructor Led Training program. Take for instance, you have an intern that you want to get up to speed on the newly released Visual Studio 2008. For a whopping... Posted Nov 30 2007, 01:17 AM by Randy Walker with | with no comments Filed under: Training, Microsoft, Business Help, Partner Program