Posts Tagged ‘Partnering’
Benefits of Partnering?
In my previous blog entry, “Elements of effective partnering with Microsoft,” I highlighted a few key elements that I know Microsoft appreciates in its partners. The world is full of solutions; each partner wants to be part of the winning story, but it takes hard work to succeed. In this blog, I focus on what…
Read MoreElements of effective partnering with Microsoft
I often get a question from partners about what one needs to have in place to partner effectively. I always say that the relationship is an investment, both sides need to gain from it, and the partner should not automatically expect there to be an interest by Microsoft. In my tens of business design session…
Read MorePartner or die – that is the question for you to ask
I run into an excellent blog by Bill McComb, CEO of Fifth & Pacific Companies, Inc. The blog gives examples of failed enterprises that did not understand when to partner and examples where it has worked tremendously well. One very well-known example is Barnes & Noble’s failed strategy in its eBook reader business where it should have partnered with…
Read MoreDo you know how to partner in your business?
We talk about partnering in business, but do we really know what it means? Do we rely on our partner prospects? Do we give and not expect to get? Are we openly discussing of leads that we can be working on? These are unbelievably difficult question and tasks for most business-owners and entrepreneurs. Also, partnering…
Read MoreFocus, focus, focus is the key to success
One of the most difficult tasks that we business-owners have is to pick our battles. We see money everywhere and this leads to unfocused business and we do not get anything done. I have been guilty of this but work hard to remember it when I stretch myself too thin. Ask yourself the question how…
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