During the first two days of the SMB Summit this April, some of the contributors to this blog will be speaking about Windows Small Business Server 2008 and Windows Essential Business Server 2008.

We will provide a first taste of the upcoming products from our unique point of view. We’ll discuss the product from a technical perspective.  We will also provide insight into possible problems you may run into and how to effectively resolve or work around them.

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• Are you running your business or is your business running you?
• Are you considering buying another company?
• Do you track Key Performance Indicators for your business?
• Have you recession proofed your business yet?
• Are you ready to profit from Small Business Server 2008 and Essential Business Server?
• Have your transitioned your customers to managed services yet?

These questions and many more will be covered in detail at SMB Summit. What you don’t know can put you out of business so learn from partners who are at the top of their game.  You'll leave with a concrete action plan to grow and improve your bottom line!

What is SMB Summit 2008?

The fourth annual SMB Summit^TM Conference is the one investment you should make for your company to get the strategic business and technical knowledge, plus build valuable peer relationships with other successful partners and vendors. Partners will get first hand information and knowledge on new products and services that supplement your customers' solution. It is a 4 day conference with the first 2 days focused on Windows Small Business Server 2008 and Essential Business Server. It is mix of technical content and business content.

Why should you go to SMB Summit 2008?

Not sure if SMB Summit is worth the time?

The conference director, Mike Iem, and several speakers will be having a
Webcast on Feb 27th at 9:00am PST to go over the conference, talk about
some content and answer your questions. We will also give out a Discount Code during the live meeting.

We have the Microsoft Small Business Server 2008 and Essential Business Server development team, Microsoft PSS, and MVPs presenting the latest technical and sales related content for this new software.

Highlighted sessions:

• Mergers and Acquisitions - Learn From Partners Who Have Done it Successfully
• How to Position and Build a Business on Managed Services
• Key Business Productivity Indicators that Your Business Needs and How to Implement them
• Growing Your SMB Business - A Panel of Partners Who are at the Top of Their Game
• Is your Business Creating a Life or a Living! Or Creating a Life, not a Living!
• VoIP for Small Businesses - Technology, Products, and Solutions
• Virtualization – What Windows Server 2008, System Center 2007, and Hyper-v mean to you, and how to Develop your Service Offerings!

SMB Summit Preday Sessions

Don't miss this -- it will be the first deep readiness opportunity for Small Business Server 2008/Essential Business Server!

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