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3月6日
Save the Date!!! Finally, a User Group by Dynamics GP users here in the Northwest. This incredibly valuable seminar is designed to answer those burning questions, as well as provide a relaxed, unbiased atmosphere towards exploring the particulars of this dynamic software. Hear from expert speakers, super users and learn about new technologies while networking with other GP users on various ideas and concepts. Coffee, parking, and a catered lunch will be provided. Topics will include; budgeting, forecasting, reporting, project tracking, licensing, FREE tools and analytical accounting.
To RSVP directly, follow the “click to attend link” below. If you have questions, please contact slind@fine.com or call (206) 715-7522.
The inaugural Microsoft Dynamics GP User Group that is coming up. March 20 from 10-3pm at the Civica in Bellevue.
To register and get all the details, please go to:
www.clicktoattend.com
Event code: 135986
Seminar Location:
Microsoft Corporation
205 108th Avenue NE
Suite 400
Bellevue, WA 98004
It’s free, including parking and lunch. Feel free to pass this on to your staff. 3月3日
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Welcome to the newly formed Microsoft Dynamics Partner Community Team! My name is Roger Demers and I am the West Region Partner Community Manager. We formed this team with the goal of helping you build a successful and profitable Microsoft Dynamics Business. We know that as a member of this community, you may be a partner that needs to wear many hats in your business. That is why we are developing new tools and resources that we will deliver to you in manageable and meaningful segments that align with your partner lifecycle.
The Top 3 Takeaways from this Newsletter that I have for you today are:
1. Please make it a point to attend our first Radio Broadcast on Friday, March 6th.
2. Attend our Weekly Partner Community Calls starting March 10th at 9am PST. These calls will provide useful tips on Marketing, Selling and Servicing your clients!
3. Keep up to speed on all of the latest offers, training opportunities and events mentioned in this newsletter!
Happy Selling! Roger
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"Invigoration Station" Radio Broadcasts
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These monthly broadcasts (also available as podcasts!) will address timely topics and share proven tips for selling Microsoft Dynamics effectively. There's no PowerPoint to watch or URLs to copy down. You won't want to miss the lively Q&A session at the end!
Don't miss the first-ever "Invigoration Station" radio broadcast and Q&A, Friday, March 6, 11 a.m. PST. Click here for more information.
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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Community Call – Weathering Economic Storms
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There seems little question that an economic storm is inherent worldwide. It's difficult, as a Microsoft partner, not to be concerned about the impact that storm will have on your business. We want to assure each and every partner that Microsoft is committed to both your long-term success and ours, no matter what the short-term ups and downs of global markets and local economies may be. Join this ongoing web seminar series to learn about best practices, systems and tools to effectively plan your business, create market demand, sell your solutions, support and retain your customers.
Partner Community calls start March 10, 2009 and are held every Tuesday. Click here for more info.
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Events and Offers
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GET MORE! Microsoft Dynamics GP Sales Seminar
Get more revenue. Get more new customers. Get more services. Help your customers get more satisfaction and business value. GET MORE!
All Microsoft Dynamics GP Partners are aware of the value our products can deliver to an organization. However, are YOU as a Partner organization truly committed and ready to bring this full value to your new and existing customers? This must attend event for all Microsoft Dynamics GP Partners presented by members of the Microsoft Dynamics GP Product Team and the US Field will help you deliver compelling and concrete value to your customers, while helping you GET MORE revenue and new customers.
Attending this event will help you understand how to change the sales process from a feature vs. feature war to one where you can demonstrate value to a customer's entire organization. You also will clearly understand how to map the necessary readiness activities required for your Sales team, Implementers, and Developers to deliver on this unique and compelling message.
The seminars will be held in the following locations with an additional session TBD in each Region for a total of 9 events across the United States.
- April 2 – Fort Lauderdale, FL
- April 6 – Downers Grove, IL
- April 20 – Alpharetta, GA
- April 23 – Irving, TX
- April 28 – Bellevue, WA
- May 5 – Bloomington, MN
Jump Start Webcasts
This webcast series allows you to reach a larger number of potential prospects and customers to your target market, add monthly webcasts to your marketing calendar, and leverage the professionally developed and presented topics to drive your prospects to the close. The best part is there is no cost to participate
Jumpstart Webcast Tips and Tricks Marketing Guide
Download this guide to learn Tips and Tricks to Maximize Your Marketing Effectiveness while using the Jumpstart Webcast Program. The Jump Start webcast Series will help you reach a larger number of potential prospects and customers in your target market add monthly webcasts to your marketing calendar to fill any gaps in your marketing strategy and increase awareness of the solutions you deliver, and leverage professionally-developed topics to drive your prospects to the close. And there's no cost to participate!
Convergence ERP Sales Offer
Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics SL, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, and Microsoft Dynamics AX customers who attend Convergence 2009 are eligible to receive up to 20% discount when:
- Acquiring additional users
- Acquiring additional modules/granules
- Transitioning to a Microsoft Dynamics product edition or Licensing Model (LMT)
- Upgrading to a higher level of support plan
FY09 Quarterly ERP Customer Add Incentive
Microsoft Dynamics ERP partners are eligible for an incentive based on customer adds performance. Each partners target will be based on their FY08 customer adds. Targets will be set by quarter and will be calculated as follows: Same quarter FY08 customer adds + 20%. In the instances where there were no customer adds in the same quarter during fiscal year 08, the target will be based on same quarter results from FY07 + 25%. For partners with no customer adds during the same quarter in FY07 or FY08, the target will be set at 1. When using the 20% (or 25% from FY07) factor, all uneven target totals will be rounded to the nearest whole number (i.e. 3.5 will be rounded up to 4). Expires: March 26, 2009.
Microsoft Dynamics 0% Financing Promotion
0% Financing available to new Microsoft Dynamics ERP and Microsoft Dynamics CRM customers. Help maximize your budget or use of capital, finance the IT solution you require now and help drive productivity. Expires: March 20, 2009.
Microsoft Financing Smartpay! Zero Payments for Six Months
SmartPay from Microsoft offers total IT financing with no payments for six months, so you can address your IT infrastructure while retaining critical cash flow. Get the solid expertise of Microsoft along with the rest of your IT solution in one streamlined package with SmartPay. Expires: June 30, 2009.
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Marketing Resources
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Microsoft Dynamics Marketing Guide for Partners
The Microsoft Dynamics Marketing Guide for Partners has been updated to reflect the tools and resources available to U.S. partners for 2009. This desktop resource book provides an overview of the many marketing resources available to partners as well as where to find them and 'how to' prescriptive guidance to help you get the most out of your marketing activities. Download it today!
Marketing Professional Community
Sales Professional Community
The Sales Professional Community is structured to support your sales to both new and existing customers. Through a learning plan, your entire sales team has the ability to develop sales skills that enhance productivity as they become proficient at selling Microsoft Dynamics products and services. Account Executives and Sales Managers are invited to participate in one or more of the following areas.
Questions:
Do you have questions?
- About the new Dynamics Partner Community send them to wrdynpc@microsoft.com
- About Dynamics, orders, invoices, registration keys etc – call 1 800 456-0025 option #2
- About the Microsoft Partner Program (MSPP) Partner points, program status etc. 800.765.7768 or mspp-na@microsoft.com
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7月18日
POSitive Technology has been recognized 4 years running as the World Wide Retail Partner of the Year. They have achieved this goal through extensive partnering within the Microsoft Dynamics community. With a specialization in Retail Store Operations and Technology, POSitive implements comprehensive solutions based on Microsoft’s Dynamics RMS with extensive Dynamics integration experience. POSitive is always on the lookout for new partnering opportunities and currently supports over 4000 implementations Nation Wide. With Recent wins like the Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks and Woolrich Clothing, POSitive has the references and expertise to deliver. For local partnering opportunities, connect with Maria Powell at 888.706.9989. 2月18日
Below are 5 key recent announcements:
1. 30-Day CRM Trail Available
MS CRM is now available for free trial. Visit the following website to learn more http://www.solutiondemo.net/demodynamics/
2. Inaugural Microsoft Business Intelligence Conference coming
The first-ever Microsoft Business Intelligence Conference 2007 will showcase Microsoft’s market-leading BI products, solution expertise and customer successes and will feature keynote addresses by Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, Jeff Raikes, President, Microsoft Business Division, and Ted Kummert, Corporate Vice President of Data and Storage Platforms Division
3. Upcoming Training you should be aware of:
4. Important Day Light Savings Change for 2007
There may be impact to your organization and your customer organizations regarding Day Light Savings changes in 2007. You need to be aware of the impact, and Microsoft is making Support Webcast available regarding DST 2007, focused on the impact of DST on Exchange and Outlook.
When: Friday Feb 16th, 1:00 pm PST
Please note: Advance Registration is required.
Event Overview: This Support WebCast will help you understand how products within the Enterprise are approaching this transition.
Registration information:
Support WebCast: The impact of daylight saving time within the Enterprise - Level 200; Friday, February 16, 2007
Friday, February 16, 2007: 1:00 P.M. Pacific time (Coordinated Universal Time - 2 hours).
5. West Region Partner Technology Monthly Calls
These calls occur the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 8:30am Pacific Time. This is a partner only call and geared towards the technical audience. We will post our deck on the West Region Partner Portal and include numerous links for all related information and to call out available partner training. Our goal is to provide valuable information and eliminate any confusion on where to go to get the detailed information that you need.
Conference # 1 800 779 9641 PIN: 2990082
https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/microsoft/join?id=GZF4N3&role=attend
West Region Partner Portal URL’s – Where you can download the decks from our previous calls:
Home Page (where announcements are posted): https://partner.microsoft.com/us/40011900
Archived Decks from Prior Calls: https://partner.microsoft.com/us/40015948
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