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"Community Content" does this drive adoption?
A little while ago I was talking about "Community Content" and the fears some community members may have when they create that content, will the content they create cost them consulting engagements? Today on one of the lists there was some discussion...
NEW Team New Blood – Saturn Alliance
Name: Doug Wilson and Robert Crane Company: Saturn Alliance Pty Limited Location: Sydney NSW Australia Describe your business: Saturn Alliance is a certified Microsoft Partner and Small Business Specialist that provides a wide range of technology solutions...
Get Ready for the Tough Questions - NEW Team New Blood
A while back I was talking about what brings me along to the SMB IT Professional Sydney Group, meaning for me a 6.5 hour round trip to hang out with SBSers . Wanting to get to know some of the other group members, and build my network I mentioned that...
So how we deal with "Community Content" production and the "Obvious Fear"
I often get asked about training my competition or letting out the secret sauce formula. I really think this is a BIG fear especially for guys who are coming from Integrators and Consulting firms who service the enterprise. Some of it also comes from...
Why Travel 6.5 hours round trip to hang out with SBSers
Wow last night I explained separately no less than 5 times why I made the trip to the SMBIT Professionals Sydney group well the Sydney SBS User Group which I find easier to remember, but such is life. So for me it is about 6.5 hours in the Truck for a...
Chatham House Rule
I have been to a few meetings of late where someone has invoked Chatham House Rule and there were blank stares around the table so here is an explaination of the rule. I have essentially said that the [ANZ-SMB-ITS] group could run under the same kind...
SMB - SME Infromation Technology Specialists in ANZ?? New Community - Well Yahoo Group anyway
ANZ SMB Information Technology Specialists (ANZ-SMB-ITS) A community for Information Technology service providers specialising in the (SMB) Small and Medium Business space. The aim of the community is to share information, provide peer support, open discussion...
Heros Happen - Well done Partner Team ! ! !
Over time I have been a little more than a bit critical of the commitment to events in Canberra that the Softies in Sydney have shown. Well in the last three days I have been invited to the Hero's Launch Event three times!!! and I am not complaining...
My two favourite publicity hounds interview Wendy Smith
So on Partner TV tonight I saw an interview with Wendy Smith conducted by Ryan Spillane from Correct Solutions and Alexandra Day (Giles) from Phrixus about Small Business; Ryan and Alex seem to be doing great things to raise the profile of their companies...
How not to show heart felt XMAS Wishes
Here is a mistake that I hope to avoid next year. I kind of liked the template that was downloadable by Microsoft Partners. We really did want to thank all the people who have helped us or we have helped over the year, and to let people know we really...
Lorna's replacement has hit the ground
Well as we know Lorna got her Visas sorted and is off to Redmond leaving a gap in the Australian SBSC ranks, well I'm glad to say her relief is on deck and very quickly too. I'd like to welcome Wendy Smith to the flock and offer her any help she...
CBRWINUG October Meeting
Well what was cool about this month??? Athena did an informative overview of IT Pro Certification in the Windows 2008 era, this was very popular and run to about 30 Minutes in both sessions. Seems lots of people are like me siting on Windows NT 4.0 MCSE's...
SMBFocus 2007 Conference Event Postponed
As you know I have been keen to drum up some attendance to SMB Focus, because I was keen to see it succeed AND because I believe in a strong SBS Community in AUstralia. Wayne has been talking about this event for the many years I have known him and I...
SMB Focus Early Bird extended to 30th September 2007
News just in since Yesterday Wayne has extended the Early Bird registration for SMB Focus 2007 Until 30th September 2007. So remember 30 Days until you pay Full Price. Don't leave it too long I think Wayne is really saying 30 Days or while stocks...
Last Chance for SMB Focus Early Bird Tickets
Looking over at the SMB Focus site I suddenly realized that there is almost no time before the early bird runs out!!!! Now if you are like me and always leave everything until the very last second let me help you with a trick to get every possible opportunity...
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