Build your gamePLAN to help win in tough economic times

In response to your requests for a campaign to help address the tough economic climate, we are introducing gamePLAN. It’s a fast, easy-to-use, and practical email marketing tool for Microsoft technology partners.

You are best positioned to help identify areas where small and medium business (SMB) customers can use Microsoft-based solutions to help increase their productivity, reduce costs, and build their business against the grain. Your expert advice also means additional product and services opportunities.

Don’t wait! Start your gamePLAN now with the email builder.

Email Builder & Tracker

Register for your free account and deploy your emails campaign before June 15, 2009 at no cost!.

You can easily customize this professional template with your logo, information, and certifications. Send it out on-demand to initiate conversations with your existing or potential customers, with a message on how you can help them build their gamePLAN to save money and thrive in a tough economy.

When you use the email builder, you will also receive customized email analytics detailing the success of your campaign. Will get insight into:

- How many customers opened your email
- How many emails from your data list bounced
- How many customers clicked through the content
  of  your email

*Note: You are required to upload your own email distribution list. This will be used only for the purposes of sending your marketing email securely through a third party, Starshot Inc. Microsoft will not be privy to any of your customer list information. If you have any questions, please email romar@starshot.com or call 1-888-789-7770.

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How To: Conduct Assessments

Download the Microsoft Business and Technology Assessment Toolkit to have meaningful conversations with your customers. The toolkit includes a customizable question bank, decision tree functionality, and report generator. Needs assessments can help you uncover customer pain points and get your foot in the door.

Visit the Toolkit Readiness Centre to find training webcasts, business templates, and more to help you get started with needs assessments.

"Our use of the Business and Technology Assessment Toolkit has added a significant level of trust when engaging with new prospective clients. It takes 'sales' out of the equation and adds to our credibility that we’re technology and business experts."

Brent Morris
Success Computer Consulting

How To: Close the Deal

Resources

  • gamePLAN Training – Watch this video to see a demo of the gamePLAN tool and understand the benefits of the campaigns to your business.”
  •  See All Promotions – Access the list of the latest Canadian product promotions available to you and your customers.

Promotions

  • Server Services Rebate - Qualify for rebates between $100 to $500 for licenses on Windows® Small Business Server 2008, Windows® Essential Business Server 2008, and Windows® Server 2008. Available until June 30, 2009.
  • Microsoft FUEL for VARs - Earn sales rewards up to $100 for each license agreement per customer on Windows® Small Business Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008, and Office Professional Plus 2007. Available until June 30, 2009.

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