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Two posts caught my eye. One answer.

  Two posts from http://mimasummit2.blogspot.com/ caught my eye. I’m going to respond to both at the same time. Here are the posts….         Topic #1: Keynote presenter, Ze Frank says, “You have a paradigm shift coming around. There is so much that happens as soon as you release anything — you get all [...]


More links to good articles

  Business Week article – “Beyond Blogs” – http://www.businessweek.com/print/magazine/content/08_22/b4086044617865.htm   Virtual Karma blog – list of Web 2.0 applications – dated 2006, but comprehensive, check out comments too – http://www.virtualkarma.blogspot.com/2006/01/complete-list-of-web-20-applications.html   CNN Money article – Executive’s Guide to Web 2.0 – http://money.cnn.com/2008/03/19/technology/web2.0_goofing.fortune/index.htm   Branding Tactics by Chris Brogan (note: “Passports”) – http://www.chrisbrogan.com/100-personal-branding-tactics-using-social-media/   Subscribe to [...]


Aside from Microsoft, who offers the best partner program targeting SharePoint developers and solution providers?

I’m researching partner programs that target SharePoint solution providers and developers on the Sharepoint platform. Aside from Microsoft, which ISVs have the best programs? What makes these programs attractive to solution providers? Is it the discounts, demo software, marketing assistance, other? Any feedback is appreciated. Email me at benbradley (at) bwmginc (dot) com Send to [...]


Trust makes the phone ring

Every month Stan Kania, founder of Software-Link, a Sage Software VAR, gets a call from one or two new ERP or CRM vendors. “We have a good reputation. Other ERP and CRM vendors want us to sell their products,” said Kania. “But by staying loyal to the Sage family, we receive a high percentage of [...]


In the sales process, help your customers and embrace the FUD

Step inside the mind of your prospective customer – the buyer of IT services and products- and you’ll see every possible flavor of fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD). You’ll see fear of switching from the evil they know (their existing VAR) to your business. You’ll see the natural doubt any buyer has against a new [...]