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A Microsoft Partner Portal is More than a List of Partners

Written by Brian Ocheltree

Topic: SoftwarePublished February 6, 2011
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Small and large businesses today often need some assistance in certain areas of their company. This assistance is often related to computer issues, including software and hardware.
A company may not be using computer products, such as hardware or software, effectively which can limit the amount of revenue. This is more often the case with newly developed businesses, but can affect established enterprises which have launched a new product or service.

Many companies have a vast amount of experience, knowledge, and expertise in using Microsoft related products and services. These companies implement their expertise in the services they offer related to Microsoft products. These companies are often listed as a Microsoft Partner with several online websites called a portal.

A portal hosts a Microsoft Partner list of various companies however; the portal provides much more information. A Microsoft Partner portal provides a great deal of benefits to its members. The first benefit offered is that partners are exposed to a great deal of customers which equates to more revenue. The reason for this is many customers use portals and directories to search for Microsoft Partners in various industries. Therefore, being a member of a Microsoft Partner Portal has the potential to increase its customer base.

A portal not only helps a listed Microsoft partner increase its customer base, but also provides various trainings. These trainings can be completed online within a short amount of time and focus on particular topics. Some trainings are hands on lab opportunities designed to increase IT capabilities and other trainings are geared towards increasing sales. There is such a wide variety of trainings that it is almost certain all Microsoft Partners will benefit.

The Microsoft Partner portal benefits partners through its various sales and marketing resources. These resources include the use of computer applications which can help increase mobile solutions. These resources can demonstrate to customers how to increase productivity and security. Marketing resources are also available to members. Partners may take advantage of ready to use marketing campaigns which can be found within a Microsoft Partner Portal. Marketing best practice strategies are posted for all partners to increase their success in a marketing campaign.
A Microsoft Partner portal provides several benefits to listed partners. The benefits are various resources which can be used to enhance productivity. Trainings and marketing strategies are all listed which can be accessed based on a partner’s business need.

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Brian Ocheltree is a CEO of the PartnerPoint. PartnerPoint was formed in 2005 with one objective, to connect Microsoft customers with qualified Microsoft Partners around the globe. Customers gain access to directories and custom search engines to find Companies, Software, and Information to help them manage their business. PartnerPoint’s technology members get exposure to customers looking for products and support. For more details Contact:
http://www.partnerpoint.com/