Build Your BusinessBuild Your Businessby making the by making the

Right ConnectionsRight Connections

The EvolutionThe Evolution

of Small Business ITof Small Business IT

8:00 – 8:30

10:00 – 11:00

Windows Mobile

11:10 – 12:00

Your Connections AgendaYour Connections Agenda

“THE STARTING LINE”

“THE NEXT LEVEL”

“THE BOOM”

8:30 – 9:50

“GROWING ROOTS”

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““The Starting Line”The Starting Line”Getting Started with Microsoft Small Business Solutions

• As a Small Business, where do you start with Microsoft IT solutions?

• Why are today’s tools more exciting than ever before?

• Welcome to the new world of Small Business computing…

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Small Business Challenges

People Ready Software

““Growing Roots”Growing Roots”A deeper look at key Small Business tools in Windows Vista Business and Office Professional 2007.

• Will Windows Vista improve the SECURITY around your business data?

• Do 2007 Microsoft Office suites really improve your Customer Experience?

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SAFER FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Windows Vista Security

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IMPROVE THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

Outlook 2007 w/ Business Contact Manager

“Give me a customer management system that works for Small Business!”

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Introducing Mobile Solutions

“As a small business owner, I’m expected to be in five places at one time.”

“How can Microsoft help me stay connected to my business?”

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““The Boom”The Boom”

• How can Microsoft help me manage growth How can Microsoft help me manage growth in my small business?in my small business?

• Welcome to the world of Windows Small Welcome to the world of Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2…Business Server 2003 R2…

Network Boot Camp

Network Boot Camp

• Split data management across individual PCs

• Offer a simple, low cost solution• Present security drawbacks

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Network Boot Camp

• A single, specialized computer acting as the IT hub

• Enables operational efficiency• Decreases the risk of data loss and

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Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2

Small Business Server Benefits Include:

Hosted Solutions

Microsoft Hosted Solutions help small business bridge the gap between peer-to-peer and client/server network solutions.

Take advantage of the tools and benefits found in Windows Small Business Server without the upfront capital investment…

Introducing Microsoft Office Live

Online services which enable Small Businesses to take, promote, and manage their business online.

Register domain namesWeb site hostingCompany-branded emailOnline workspacesBusiness Contact ManagerEasy-to-use business applications

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Who is Office Live for?

Small BusinessesLimited IT resourcesStrong need to connect:to Customers, Employees, and

Partners

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Office Live Product Offerings

FREE 30-day trial versions available

for Office Live Essentials and Office Live Premium

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Microsoft Exchange Hosted Services

““The Next Level”The Next Level”Let Microsoft Take Your Business to the Next Level

• How does Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 deliver operational value and efficiency?

• My Small Business is really a Big Business dressed in sheepskin. Tell me Microsoft, what else do you have for me?

SharePoint Services 3.0

“With growth comes more customers, more employees, more projects, and more data…how can I ensure everyone’s on the same page?”

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Windows Mobile + Exchange Server

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“I’m always on the go.”

“I need real-time connection to my small business while on the move.”

Introducing Microsoft Dynamics

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Familiar to your peopleFits with your systemsFuels business productivityEnables confident decision

making

What’s Next?

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“CONNECTIONS RESOURCES”

What’s Next?

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“MICROSOFT RESOURCES”

Thank Thank You!You!

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