Sunday, November 19, 2017

Amazing Collection of FREE Stuff From Synnex and Vendors

John over at Synnex sent me an email so amazing I had to ask him before I shared it.

He said yes. Here's a list of goodies that should keep you busy through Christmas.

More info at https://www.synnexcorp.com/us/smbconnect/

Now check this out:

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Karl,

I first sent out this list last August.  Many resellers have asked me to send out a new updated list. So here it is. The first section is SYNNEX related free offerings and the second section is vendor related.  I hope that there are many free offerings on here that you can use and that they can help assist you in growing your business and increasing your profitability.  Please keep as a reference and contact the people and groups on this list or your inside sales rep if you need any assistance.  --JP

Free Offerings at SYNNEX

Ø  Free Pre-Sales Tech Support  techsup@synnex.com  or dial 800-756-2888
Ø  Free Vulnerability Assessments - 1 to 5 seats SKU 4945873 contact servicesolv@synnex.com
Ø  Free Wireless Predictive Site Surveys SKU 4945874 contact servicesolv@synnex.com
Ø  Free Physical Security Design Services SKU 4945875 contact servicesolv@synnex.com
Ø  Free Digital Signage Design Services SKU 4945876 contact servicesolv@synnex.com
Ø  Free ProAV Site Assessment/Design Services SKU 4945877 contact servicesolv@synnex.com
Ø  Free Video Conferencing Design Services SKU 4945878 contact servicesolv@synnex.com
Ø  Free Virtual Inventory report of data center, network devices, and workstations connected to a domain. SKU 4945880 contact servicesolv@synnex.com
Ø  Free Chrome White Glove Assessment SKU 4945882 contact servicesolv@synnex.com
Ø  Free One Device to One Student Assessment SKU 4945881 contact servicesolv@synnex.com
Ø  Coming Soon! Free Microsoft InTune Provisioning Assessment SKU 4945878 contact servicesolv@synnex.com
Ø  Free membership into our Cloud CommunityBy joining this community, you will receive the following benefits:
o   Ability to network and collaborate with top cloud vendors, born in the cloud resellers, and SYNNEX cloud experts.
o   Access to monthly webinars which highlight top cloud vendors that teach how to sell a total cloud solutions to your customers
o   Invitations to 8 cloud focused roadshows hosted at vendor sites where you will learn about total cloud solutions & network
o   Access to the SYNNEX CLOUDSolv portal for quick and easy order management
o   Access to exclusive vendor promotions = More money in your pocket
o   Access to the CLOUDSolv Community forum where you can access, discuss, and get valuable cloud focused business information
o   To join the Cloud community, please click on this link http://goo.gl/forms/vFtKVCpSGp  or contact Ashley Smith at 864 349 4082 ashleysmith@synnex.com for additional information.
Ø  Free membership into our Advanced Technology Solutions Community:  includes free web classes, Security Playbook, exclusive discounts on security trainings and exam certs. To join, email the Cybersecurity Partner Care Team at cybersecurity@synnex.com and complete registration survey
Ø  Free Government/Education Digital Navigator Tools- See all State & Local Government and Education bids in every state. What is on the bid, when the bid is due, and the contact person.  This is a $3500 a year per seat value.  Contact Francis Lim at francisli@synnex.com for a login and password to be able to access both sites.
Ø  SYNNEX GOVSolv- free access to procurement contracts, free consulting, free bid desk, free proposal support.  Reach out to govsolv@synnex.com and contracts@synnex.com
Ø  Free access to RENEWSolv:
o   Our online web-based platform provides you with an aggregated view of your customer’s services, warranty and renewal opportunities
o   Customer ready, reseller branded quotes available to drive demand, publish to their customers and influence purchase
o   Our RENEWSolv Sales and support team, business development experts to assist with winning and closing deals
o   To get set up please dial 855-851-7437 or email renewsolvsales@synnex.com   
Ø  Free Flooring Program- We offer up to $250k credit lines and free 60-day flooring options via DLL  https://www.synnexcorp.com/us/smbconnect/wp-content/uploads/sites/59/2017/01/SYNNEXDLL60DayPrograms-2.pdf
Ø  Free “Microsoft in the Classroom” half-day end user experiences for resellers to offer to school districts.  Also, free monthly webinars for readiness, promotions, updates, etc. Can also provide reseller-specific webinars for sales teams or end users. Contact Julie Nelson julien@synnex.com to schedule.
Ø  Free One-to-One Readiness Assessment.  This engagement is designed to quickly and accurately assess a school or districts readiness for a one-to-one program for technology in the classroom. tiffanyw@synnex.com
Ø  Free Physical Security Training Webinars- These trainings have already occurred and have been recorded.
o   Surveillance 101
o   Surveillance 102
o   Camera Selection
o   Storage for Surveillance
o   Storage Methods and Best Practices
o   Click on this link to listen to the webinars: https://www.synnexcorp.com/us/visualsolv/synnex-webinars/

Vendor Freebies:
Ø  3M – Free privacy filter samples for test fit or demos, and/or for customer’s devices. Register and request them here… http://www.3mscreensportal.com or contact Chris Burrell at 864 373 7557 chrisbur@synnex.com
Ø  ASUS- Free White Glove Service when you buy a Virtual Reality Kit. This is an all in one Virtual Reality kit that includes free white glove service for an out of box experience.  Schools can unpack and an entire class can begin a virtual field trip. Contact Kim Dillard at 864 349 4673 kimdi@synnex.com
Ø  Aruba-
o   Free Presales Support arubapresales@synnex.com
o   Free virtual site surveys, Wireless Designs,  and Heat Maps arubapresales@synnex.com
o   Free Competitive Displacement quotes arubapresales@synnex.com
o   Free Demo Equipment for wired and wireless hpearuba@synnex.com
o   Free onboarding and enablement program for new Aruba partners – anam@synnex.com
Ø  Barracuda- Free Email Threat Scanner for O365/Exchange Online Environments and Free 30 day trial license on all Barracuda Essentials for O365. Contact Ashley Davis at ashleyda@synnex.com
Ø  Black Box- Free pre and post technical support 24/7/365. Free freight on all laptop carts and lockers.
Ø  Blocksi-free demo accounts. Contact Heather Harlos 864 349 4191 or heatherha@synnex.com
Ø  Checkpoint-   Access to Marketing funds, Access to training/certification vouchers.  Contact Ashley Davis at ashleyda@synnex.com
Ø  Cyberpower- Free Partner program at https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/partners/#apply
o   Rewards Program - Earn points for prizes and merchandise
o   Leads Network - Get new opportunities emailed to you
o   Partner Portal - The info and support you need to win more business
o   Risk-Free Demo Program - Allow customers to try before they buy
o   Extended Return Privileges - Return products for up to one year
o   5% Discount
Ø  Cyren- has a free highly effective Web Security Diagnostic tool that can leveraged as an instant online test to identify possible vulnerabilities to Internet threats both for internal purposes and to begin the engagement with customers. For discussions about channel engagement contact adam.shapiro@cyren.com.  
Ø  Cyren- is also providing a FREE 30 day trial account now here, for organizations interested in testing the solution and aligning on GTM strategy with our team. For a comprehensive partnership discussion and access to their web and email security hosted GAP analysis and partner enablement during your trial account contact adam.shapiro@cyren.com
Ø  DELL- Free client computing and networking demo gear. Email stephaniek@synnex.com for eligible products and terms. Free pre-sales support for custom configuration building, Free training on networking portfolio.
Ø  Docker-free access to the demo lab. Contact Heather Harlos 864 349 4191 or heatherha@synnex.com
Ø  Dropbox- partnering with SYNNEX as a Dropbox reseller will give you access to FREE INTERNAL USE LICENSES and access to FREE Dropbox online training (Services Track, Support Track, Technical Track, Reseller Sales Track)
o   Access to manage your customer’s accounts
o   Contact dropbox@synnex.com
Ø  DYMO- Free tech support
Ø  Fortinet- Free Try and Buy program. Reseller can try the appliance for 30 days from receipt with the option to return after that. Contact Joe Fletcher 864 373 7530 or joef@synnex.com
Ø  Google- Chromebook and Chromebook for Meetings Demo kits that can be checked out free for two weeks.  Click here: ChromeDemoKitRequestForm
Ø  Google- Chrome and G Suite Teams offer free weekly webinars.  To register please see below Events calendar! https://www.synnexcorp.com/us/google/events/
Ø  Google- The Google Chrome SYNNEX team will provide free 1:1 trainings specific to your business needs.  To schedule please contact Crystal Hale 864 349 4049 crystalhale@synnex.com or googlesales@synnex.com
Ø  Hanwha Techwin- Free security case studies and “How To” videos.
Ø  HPE Storage- Free StoreOnce NinjaProtected backup assessment.  Free competitive displacement configurations.  Contact your HPE rep.
Ø  HPI-
o   Free Freight on all HP Personal Systems Drop shipments from HP
o   Free Net 60 days with DLL Flooring
o   Risk Free Care Packs- If the reseller sells these RISK FREE care packs and the end user doesn’t make a service call on the care pack, the end user can GET A FULL REFUND ON up to 20 care packs! Plus $10 reseller spiff on these care packs. Also a Free upgrade to 24/7 USA tech support on all HP PSG Care packs too!
o   Free care pack registration
o   Free HP Spiff Report furnished by SYNNEX(sign up for it on EC Express)
Ø  Lenovo-Free freight on all orders that are drop shipped form Lenovo, free auto registering of warranties, Free Registration and attendance to Lenovo Lives (Informative sessions around Lenovo product based throughout US and conducted by a Lenovo Ambassador), Free Demo Program of Lenovo Systems for 15 business days*, Free monthly webinars conducted by Lenovo Ambassadors and Engineers and a free laptop or tablet is given away during these webinars. Contact Aleta Tate at 864 349 4884 aletat@synnex.com
Ø  Lenovo- Lenovo Support & Protect PCB Promo Bundles include FREE Premier Support and provide an enhanced customer experience in one easy to sell bundle.  Deeper discounts and lucrative spiffs are available for qualified reseller partners.   Service and warranty attach and renewal quotes are ready and available in the SYNNEX RENEWSolv platform. Access your RENEWSolv Lenovo quotes with your EC Express login. 
Ø  Microsoft Azure- Free Azure Trainings https://www.synnexcorp.com/microsoft/events/
Ø  Microsoft Education: Low-cost Windows 10 device Demo Kits that can be checked out for two weeks julien@synnex.com
Ø  Microsoft Education: Free year of Minecraft: Education Edition with the purchase of any Windows 10 device for academic institutions
Ø  Microsoft Surface- Demo Kit that can be checked out for 10 days. Contact microsoftsurface@synnex.com for more details. Also Free monthly webinars that cover promotions, technical information, etc. Can also provide reseller-specific webinars to train your internal sales teams.  Contact Shannon Kilcoyne 864 349 4688 or shannonk@synnex.com  
Ø  Malwarebytes- FREE Partner Program. The partnership registration can be completed on this quick, click-through reseller agreement that will auto-renew and not require further signatures: https://go.malwarebytes.com/SynnexPartnerbytes.html  Registered partners have access to NFR keys for internal use, instant trial keys for customers, sales collateral, marketing materials, deal registration (an additional 20% margin!!), and more via the partner portal. Resellers can reach out to Morgan Trickett directly at 864 373 7374 morgant@synnex.com   or malwarebytes@synnex.com with any questions regarding the partnership or to discuss current offerings.
Ø  Panasonic- free freight on all orders over $25k that are drop shipped from Panasonic.  Toll free number to your Panasonic team – 855-659-8823
Ø  Plantronics- Free Demo gear and pre/post sales tech support. Contact Calhoun Taylor 864 373 7582 or calhount@synnex.com
Ø  Quantum-
o   Free Library with Competitive Takeout. Scalar i3 included with purchase of a DXi4700/6900 system
o   Free Library with Competitive Takeout. Free library, install and media with drive/options purchase
o   FREE Media with Scalar i6/i500/i6000 Offers. 40 pieces free media per LTO-7 drive; 20 pieces per LTO-5/6
o   20TB FlexTier Free. Additional 20TB free when buying any quantity of FlexTier
o   Free Disk Capacity for StorNext. Purchase QXS and get up to 1/3 of the capacity at no cost
o   Contact quantum@synnex.com to take advantage of these offers.
Ø  Red Hat- We have a Free DEMO lab here at SYNNEX that we can help partners spin up environments to test and break/fix OpenStack, OpenShift, CloudForms and Satellite environments (Red Hat Emerging Products).  Contact Hugh Stephens 864 349 4732 or hughs@synnex.com   Call to see how we can assess your customers environments for free.
Ø  Ruckus Wireless- Free RF planning and Heat Maps. Demo equipment for 30 days at no charge. Contact T Cox at 864 373 7609 or tc@synnex.com
Ø  Samsung Mobility- Free access to Samsung mobility demos including, tablets, unlocked handhelds, chromebooks, etc., Free freight on orders over $10K direct drop shipped from Samsung, Free trade-in and trade-up program, get money for old equipment. Free consultation on Knox Solutions. Free Tech support 1 877 610 6680 (Tablets and Chromebooks). Free Tech Support Knox 1 855 567 KNOX.

Ø  Waterdog – Sign up for a Workspace as a Service account and get one free month on the Pro Plan as well as $500.00 in Google Cloud Credits.  Additionally, this offer includes training sessions for your staff as well as coaching sessions to help set you up for success with Workspace as a Service.  Contact Katie Austin, katiea@synnex.com for more details or to get enrolled.  


John Phillips
Associate Vice President, Sales
Synnex

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Disclaimer:

Normally I don't give a disclaimer beyond the one posted permanently on my blog. But I just want to make sure you know, I get nothing out of this except your undying gratitude.

If that.

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:-)

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Last Cloud Roadshow . . . December 8th in Vegas

. . . and then there was one.

Last City: Las Vegas - December 8th
(Hey, everyone can get a cheap flight to Vegas, right?)


This show is 100% education. No vendors. No sponsors. No promotions. Just education focused 100% on helping you make money with cloud services.


This training will NOT be available at a lower price in a recorded format when the roadshow is over! If you were hoping for that, I'm sorry.

If you want a sense of what we're up so, here's a 35 minute video on making the move from MSP to Cloud Service Provider:



Link to SMB Cloud Roadshow 


But if you sign up for any city, you get access to all the recorded audio - immediately. There are several cities’ audio posted already. More to come.

And you get access to all the downloads, handouts, slides, related member-only videos, and the Facebook group. Also . . . if you decide to attend live, you can attend any city you want.

There is only one city left on the 2017 Roadshow. So NOW is the time plan on getting there.


City / CountryDate

Las Vegas, NV USA

Dec 8th, 2017

More Info


Option One: Sign up and attend "virtually" by downloading content now.

Option Two: Join us live in Las Vegas.

It's the last show. It's cheap to fly from just about anywhere. And you can join a national audience that didn't make it to any other city.

Now only $599. Hurry . . . before it's really gone!

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Friday, November 17, 2017

Big Launch Sale Ends at Midnight

Big Launch Sale Ends at Midnight

(Pacific)





Well, it's almost gone. Huge thank you to everyone who participated in the big double book launch this week.

If you haven't checked it out yet, I highly encourage you to get in on the sale. It really will end at midnight tonight and you won't see these prices again.

In particular, I encourage you to look at Options Two and Three. These include the 5-week online courses that go with the new books. I know for a fact that these classes will be full in January. You can save $59 off the price of each class if you buy now. In January they'll be full price.

Check out all the options at www.msiam3.com.

Thank you !!!

:-)

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Book Launch Wednesday - Two Great Books

It's Book Launch Wednesday


In fact it's 2-Book Launch Wednesday



Please check out the massive sales - and opportunity - at www.MSIAM3.com

Sale ends Friday at midnight.

Books will be available to purchase separately in December.

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All New Class - Getting to the Next Level - Starts Next Wednesday

W5-13

Getting to the Next Level - Business Strategy Kickstart

A Blueprint for Taking You and Your Business to the Top

- All classes start a 9:00 AM Pacific
You're guaranteed to learn something that will make or save you the price of admission!


This course intends to step the entrepreneur and business owner through designing (or re-designing) their ideal business from the top down and then prepare them to build (or re-build) it from the bottom up. With a focus on identifying significant competitive advantage, the concepts, materials, and coursework presented are all based on the instructor’s most recent book Getting To The Next Level: A Blueprint for Taking You and Your Business to the Top. A complete copy of the book is included in the course materials for reference. These are the same time-proven methods employed by Manuel in his international coaching programs.
This course is intended for every entrepreneur, from those starting up a new endeavor to those seasoned business owners. Every business strategy can benefit from this course. The concepts and tools employed in this course are universal in their application regardless of the business maturity. With the completion of this course, the entrepreneur should have:
  • Solid understanding of the framework used to define a complete business (The Pyramid of Purpose and Value).
  • Familiarity with a variety of tools required for breaking down and analyzing the current or desired business.
  • Basic comprehension of business strategy, how it should relate to the business vision, and how it can be developed and tracked using a simple balanced scorecard.
  • Follow through example of basic business strategy development for an IT company using the concepts, tools, and methods from the book.
  • Functional understanding of Business Agile Strategy Execution, the most powerful method for driving business strategy for success.
Topics to be presented include (but not limited to):
  • The Enticing Picture and Compelling Story
  • The Pyramid of Purpose and Value
    o Business Culture
    o Business Compass
    o Business Roadmap and Strategy
  • Competitive Advantage and Competitive Strategy
  • The Market and Going Vertical
  • Business Analysis Tools and How to Use Them
  • The Balanced Scorecard and its Perspectives
    o Finance
    o Customer
    o Internal Process
    o Learning and Growth
  • Generic Business Strategies
    o Sell More
    o Spend Less
  • Tying Strategy to the Company Culture
  • Agile Project Development
  • Agile Applied to Business Strategy
Course Content Outline:
Week One: The “Why” – Ten Value Aspects – Business Maturity – The Pyramid Framework
Week Two: Market – Competition – Strategy – GAP – SWOT
Week Three: Balanced Scorecard – Strategy Maps
Week Four: Example Strategy Development – The Goober Group
Week Five: Business Strategy Meets Agile Execution

Delivered by Manuel Palachuk, author and business coach.

Includes five weeks of webinar classes with related handouts, assignments, and "office hours" with the instructor.

This course is intended for entrepreneurs and business owners. It should also find relevance with principal stakeholders and members of leadership teams.

Register Now



A Few Details . . .

  • Each course will be five one-hour webinar calls
  • There will be handouts and "homework" assignments
  • If you wish to receive feedback on your assignments, there will be instructor office hours
  • Classes will be recorded and made available to paid attendees only.
  • All calls start at 9:00 AM Pacific Time

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Highly Successful Project Management - 5-Week class starts next Tuesday

W5-04

Highly Successful Project Management

- All classes start a 9:00 AM Pacific

This course will cover the most important aspects of project management for small business. It is intended for computer consultants, VARs, and managed service providers. Whether you sell projects on a Time-and-Materials basis or flat fee, it is critical to manage them successfully. Successful projects are more than simply profitable. Successful projects make you look good. They make the client more productive and potentially more profitable. They help you build a positive relationship.

This course is intended for consultants who are new to project management as well as those who have been running projects for years and would like to take a serious step up to a the next level of professionalism and profitability.

This is an intensive teleseminar course over a five week period. All assignments are voluntary, of course. But if you want feedback on assignments, please complete assignments during this course and email them to the instructor.
project management
Topics to be presented include:
  • Different kinds of project management; What’s best for this job?
  • Tools to Use for managing your projects
  • Documentation at all stages
    • Pre-Discovery Process
    • The Discovery Process
    • Documentation and Communication
    • After the Project
  • Checklists of all kinds
  • Project Planning, Quoting, and Selling
  • Why Projects Go Wrong
  • The Scope is Everything
  • Closed Loop Project Management
  • How an Ant Eats an Elephant
  • Managing Projects in Your PSA
  • Microsoft Project
  • Client Training
  • The Evaluation Process
  • Managing Time / Managing Employees
  • Outsourcing Options
  • Creating Repeatable, Successful Projects
  • Building an Action Plan that works

Overview of the Course
Week One:     Introduction / Setting the Stage
Week Two:     Project Planning, Quoting, Selling
Week Three:   Closed Loop Execution
Week Four:     Repeatable Success
Week Five:      Implementing Your PM Process

Includes five weeks of webinar classes with related handouts, assignments, and "office hours" with the instructor.

This course is intended for business owners and managers. It is particularly useful for the Service Manager or Operations Manager.
Register Now


A Few Details . . .

  • Each course will be five one-hour webinar calls
  • There will be handouts and "homework" assignments
  • If you wish to receive feedback on your assignments, there will be instructor office hours
  • Class calls will be recorded and made available to paid attendees only
  • All calls start at 9:00 AM Pacific Time

Book Launch Day Two - Ends Friday

Thank you to everyone who participated in Day One of the double book launch. Everything is working great. I always worry that there will be a problem with the Internet, my store front, shopping cart, credit card processor, etc.

So far, no glitches.

If you do have any questions, please email concierge@smallbizthoughts.com. We are going to be very busy today, but I promise we'll get back to you.

In the meantime, please watch the "offer" video. It describes each of the five options and why you might pick each option.

Sale ends automatically Friday at midnight Pacific time. Don't miss out!



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Monday, November 13, 2017

Recorded Webinar: Q & A about Double Book Launch

Thank you to the folks who turned into the Q&A webinar today. Here's a recording in case you're interested.



ALSO: Check out the 15 minute book launch video that describes each of the five options and why you might choose each.



The book launch itself is taking place over at www.MSIAM3.com - Thanks!

:-)

Everything is Good - Book Launch is Great

Everything’s working!


Hey everybody. I just wanted to drop a line and say that things are going great. The server’s up and not complaining.

The response has been amazing. 

PayPal (my merchant service/credit card processor) is working fine.

Check out the details at www.msiam3.com.

Reminder: This sale ends Friday. It will take a day or so to switch over from the old books to the new books. And all the prices go up – and the bonuses go away.

If you think you might be interested in these books, I highly encourage you to look at the books and the classes that go with them.

Thank you.

- Karl P.


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