Microsoft© Small Business Specialist FAQ
What is a Microsoft Small
Business Specialist?
Partners with Small Business Specialist recognition have proven ability in providing
solutions for small businesses, using Microsoft technology. They understand the
dynamics and demands of the small business market, as well as the benefits of specific
software solutions such as Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Office 2003, and Microsoft
Small Business Server. Small Business Specialists are also experienced in the Microsoft
Genuine Windows Advantage program, and the appropriate software licensing programs
for the small business market. To become a Small Business Specialist, these partners
must take several exams that test their ability to provide Microsoft solutions to
the small business market.
What can a Microsoft Small
Business Specialist do for my business?
Since the IT needs and resources of a small business are different from that of
a large organization, so is the Microsoft Small Business Specialist. A Small Business
Specialist often acts as both a consultant and as a de-facto onsite IT professional
— designing, configuring, implementing and maintaining IT solutions for a small
businesses.
Why do small businesses need a
specialist?
The Microsoft Small Business Specialist program was developed in response to input
from customers and partners, who expressed a need to build easier connections that
enable small business customers to quickly and easily identify those technology
partners best suited to support them. A Small Business Specialist is local, so he
or she can also support your company easily.
What kind of training does a Microsoft
Small Business Specialist have?
A Microsoft Small Business Specialist must pass a technical exam and small business
sales and marketing assessment test in order to be awarded the Microsoft Small Business
Specialist designation. A Small Business Specialist also has access to specialized
Microsoft training and readiness opportunities. In addition, your Small Business
Specialist is a Microsoft Partner Program member.
How can a Small Business
Specialist help my business?
Hiring a Microsoft Small Business Specialist will help you quickly and easily identify
the technical partner that is best suited to support your needs. They can identify
solutions that will drive more efficiency in your business processes and extend
your company's capabilities to work with customers, suppliers and vendors.
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