04/01/2006
April 2006 - Navigating Microsoft: A Guide to Redmond's Corporate Maze
Partner perspectives on Microsoft's partner program, Bill Gates' vision for a digital decade, building successful partnerships, Allison Watson on partner tools for profitability, SBS Server 2003 and much more.
By Lauren Gibbons Paul
Bill Gates has been chatting up the concepts of 'digital lifestyle' and 'digital work style.' But what do these terms really mean -- especially for partners?
By Fred Bayles
Here are super ways to win the high-stakes competition to recruit top talent.
By Lee Pender
Partnerships can be powerful, and powerfully tricky. Follow these simple steps to put yours on a solid foundation.
By Anne Stuart
Redmond has been reaching out to small businesses, but some partners say they're still getting mixed messages.
By Scott Bekker
Getting past voice mail is a challenge. Persistence, a message focused on your customer -- not you -- and recognizing the diffusion of decision-making power are key.
By Rich Freeman
Microsoft is a massive, complex organization. Finding your way through it isn't easy, but savvy partners know it's essential to their success.