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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 had a chance to talk about this subject in a while...

Posted to Randy Walker Blog (Weblog) by Randy Walker on 08-07-2008
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). Yet if you notice at the bottom of the popup...

Posted to Randy Walker Blog (Weblog) by Randy Walker on 01-28-2008
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 Data Type in SQL Server 2008 Administering Servers...

Posted to Randy Walker Blog (Weblog) by Randy Walker on 01-28-2008
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 upsell or cross-sell licensing you can benefit from...

Posted to Randy Walker Blog (Weblog) by Randy Walker on 01-28-2008
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, but I recall the points being much higher. You...

Posted to Randy Walker Blog (Weblog) by Randy Walker on 01-10-2008
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. While their website does not indicate what you will...

Posted to Randy Walker Blog (Weblog) by Randy Walker on 12-16-2007
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.aspx or you can just signup at https:...

Posted to Randy Walker Blog (Weblog) by Randy Walker on 12-16-2007
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 solution, running on the latest commercially available...

Posted to Randy Walker Blog (Weblog) by Randy Walker on 12-11-2007
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 opportunity for both the students, businesses...

Posted to Randy Walker Blog (Weblog) by Randy Walker on 12-05-2007
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 Virtual Towers. The main page is a flash (when...

Posted to Randy Walker Blog (Weblog) by Randy Walker on 12-05-2007

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