TS2 - Top 10 + 5 Microsoft Resources

Take a few minutes to meet the TS2 team, learn about the top 10 Microsoft partner sites, and find valuable technical support links such as our Online Concierge service with one-on-one chat service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Plus, you'll find a helpful list of our distributors and co-sponsors.

Content Decks

SMS&P Innovation Story

Meet the TS2 Team

Technical References

Top 10 + 5 Microsoft Resources

Distributors

Co-Sponsors

			Register/Review/Renew Your Partner Profile New to Microsoft? Or have you been with Microsoft for years? Update and manage your Microsoft Partner Profile each year to keep your MSPP membership active.
			Evaluate the Small Business Specialist Community If small business is your business, then become a Microsoft Small Business Specialist and get special training to help you sell more in this important market. Visit the website to engage with Microsoft about joining this community or call a Small Business Specialist expert at (888) 298-6303.
			Subscribe to Microsoft ActionPack Subscribe to Microsoft ActionPack and receive Microsoft software that will allow you to not only demo and train with, but to run your Microsoft practice.
			Attend a partner training at TS2 Events and MSReadiness.com Microsoft TS2 Events (http://www.ts2seminars.com) are designed to support partners with information on current technology, where technology is going, and how to better engage with MSPP. Find partner specific training resources that focus on opportunity, solution selling and technical readiness.
			Implement a Ready-to-Go campaign A broad collection of marketing resources designed to accelerate partner marketing and sales efforts.
			Install a Demo Showcase or Technology Demonstration Toolkit A downloadable tool designed to help with the solution sales process and includes education, questionnaires, sample correspondence and solution guides.
			Get Licensing Training on Open Value One of the best licensing programs for small and medium business customers.
			Go to MS-GearUp.com for the Sales Toolkit and Licensing Configurator Leverage the tool designed to help partners choose the right licensing program and order the proper SKUs for their customers.
			Visit MicrosoftIncentives.com monthly A list of current promotions and incentives offered to customers to help accelerate the sales process.
			Update Profile to receive your Partner and Security Newsletters Bi-weekly updates are part of MSPP and include product, training, and incentive information.

			Review and pursue a competency Review the competency requirements to become specialized in a technology or solution.
			Register for Microsoft Partner Event Services support Partners like you have the opportunity to leverage Microsoft Partner Event tools to help support your upcoming customer event.
			Download and try the Microsoft Business and Technology Assessment Toolkit A collection of virtual machines with pre-configured software, sample data, scripts and presentations designed to provide ready-to-run customer ready demos and training.
			Engage Competitive Sales Assistance Win your next competitive deal. Competitive Sales Assistance provides partners with a professional agent to help you through the sales cycle. This agent will help you position your solution, understand your competitor’s weaknesses and even help you overcome technical hurdles. Visit the website to learn more (log-in required).
			Involve MSFinance.com in your deals All partners can leverage Microsoft Financing to accelerate their sales cycle and increase the deal size.