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Unplugged:Audio Series. Tune in to the connections:unplugged monthly audio series and find out how Microsoft small-business solutions can help you get-and keep-a competitive edge.
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Now PlayingMicrosoft Startup Center
[Nov/07]
Have you ever had a dream of owning and operating your own small business? Perhaps you have a talent to perform a service, or an idea that needs to be shared with the world? You may have even tried to get your idea off the ground before, only to be torpedoed by the difficult “how-to” questions that need to be answered in order for any business to succeed. If that is you or someone you know, don’t miss this Connections Unplugged episode. Hosts, Jacob Rivera and Bruce Marshall get a chance to sit down with Whitney Cornell, Program Manager of the Microsoft Startup Center. As Whitney states in our interview, there are exhaustive resources out there on the topic of starting a small business. Unfortunately, people just don’t have the time to wade through all of the information and distill it down to a “tried and true” task list for starting a small business. That is the biggest reason why the Microsoft Startup Center was created. To help you make your dreams a reality! Take a listen… and get ready to launch your business!
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Past Episodes
Windows Mobile 6 [Oct/07]
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"The pressure on businesses, particularly small businesses, to do more with less is pretty intense. That can mean that you have to spend more time with customers while at the same time, manage your office affairs. Sounds impossible, right? Not with Windows Mobile 6. The latest break-through in Windows Mobile technology can open up the possibilities for virtually being in two places at once. With our guest, Augusto Valdez, we will discuss the amazing things you can do with Windows Mobile 6. You will hear about essentials like, enhanced e-mail and improved scheduling, not to mention Small Business Server 2003 R2 integration that can energize and secure your small business communications. We will even touch on how having 140 mobile devices and 125 carriers worldwide gives you choices on how you want to work, as well as how much you want to pay for your mobile experience."
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Microsoft Response Point [Sept/07]
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Small business phone systems should be intuitive, productive, efficient and affordable. In the September edition of connections:unplugged, we talk with Microsoft Senior Product Manager, Jeff Smith. You'll learn about the different options in the market today and what features and functions your business should consider before making an investment. He will also give us a first look at Response Point, a brand new telephony system built from the ground up specifically for small businesses. If you have ever said to yourself, "I wish my phone system did this...", you won't want to miss this interview!
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Microsoft adCenter [August/07]
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How would you like the opportunity to advertise your product or service and only pay for folks who actually visit your website? Microsoft adCenter puts your ad in front of a qualified audience of proven buyers. With it, you'll have access to a potential audience of 99 million customers-83 percent of whom have recently purchased online! In our August edition, we are joined by Microsoft Product Marketing Managers, Tamara Colagrossi and Kelly Thomas as we dig into the benefits from pay-per-click advertising through adCenter. You won't want to miss it!
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Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 [July/07]
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Good Communication and Collaboration within any business is important, but within Small business it is even more important. Getting the most out of collaborative efforts from employees, consultants, etc, can mean the difference between a good business and a great-growing business. In our July edition, we hear from Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, (WSS), Senior Product Manager Bob Sutton, and Team Product Manager Tricia Bush. They give us the keys to making your communication and collaboration efforts pay big dividends.
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Windows Live OneCare [July/07]
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Protecting your PC from malware is critical to maintaining a safe and secure network environment. Join connections:unplugged and Windows Live OneCare Product Manager Gina Narkunas in our June episode as she explains how this software can help keep your PC protected and running smoothly with integrated antivirus, antispyware, anti-phishing, firewall, tune-up and backup features.
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Microsoft Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager [May/07]
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If you're looking for an integrated way to manage your customer information and communication, look no further than the May episode of connections:unplugged. We are joined by Tom Abshire, Microsoft Product Manager, as he walks us through the latest enhancements to this customer relationship management software. You'll also learn how it integrates with other Microsoft Office applications and how it can be customized for your small business.
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Choosing the right technology partner [April/07]
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Are you searching for the right partner to help you with your technology needs? Tune in to the April episode of connections:unplugged as we speak with Matt Makowicz of Endeavor Technologies, LLC. As a Microsoft Small Business Specialist partner, Matt will explain how to address the top technology challenges facing today's small business owner by choosing the right partner. He'll also share best practices for making purchasing decisions for both hardware and software solutions.
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Microsoft Dynamics for Small Business [March/07]
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Is your small business ready for Microsoft Dynamics? connections:unplugged guests Chandra DuFrene, Betsy Pridmore and John Burchett help you understand Dynamics, Microsoft's business management solution product line. In this episode we will focus primarily on Dynamics GP (financial management system) and Dynamics CRM (customer relationship management) solutions and how they work with and like your current Microsoft investments to drive small business productivity and efficiency.
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Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system [Feb/07]
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You've heard about them separately-now learn how Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system work TOGETHER to help your business. Join returning guests Stacy Miros and Burke Fewel as they bring you up to speed on how these two products, when used together, can make a difference in how you and your employees work every day. From marketing to security, you'll learn why your business needs Microsoft's newest operating system and productivity software releases.
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Office Live [Jan/07]
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Karen Dayans & Michael Schultz of Microsoft's Office Live team bring you the details of the latest changes to the Office Live offerings at www.officelive.com. You'll learn how you can use one of these newly launched offerings to drive prospects to your Web site with search advertising, create a professional Web site and track projects, customers, and company information in one place. Don't let your small business be at a competitive disadvantage to its competitors-learn about www.officelive.com today!
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Connections Co-Sponsor Spotlight! [Dec/06]
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Connections Co-Sponsor Spotlight!
Join connections:unplugged hosts Jacob Rivera & John Stroiney to learn how Microsoft Connections national event co-sponsors-CA, HP & New Horizons-can help your small business. Whether you're looking for a new server, trying to protect your business data, or looking for ways to better train your employees, you'll find everything you need to know in this episode.
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2007 Microsoft Office [Oct/06]
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With the new 2007 Microsoft Office system release just around the corner, join Stacy Miros and Guy Gilbert as they explain how you can use this complete set of productivity and information management tools to spend more time marketing, prospecting, and working with customers.
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Windows Vista Business [Sep/06]
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Windows Vista Business was created to meet the computing needs of small business owners like you. Connections:unplugged guests Morgan Greenwood and Burke Fewel help you understand how this forthcoming operating system release can help you focus on what's truly important-maintaining and growing your business. Automatic data backup capabilities and powerful security features are just a couple of the robust tools and features you'll learn about in this episode.
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Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 [Aug/06]
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Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 (SBS 2003 R2) is an update release to the award-winning SBS 2003 product, providing new features to address the growing needs of small businesses. Erika Smith & Guy Haycock from Microsoft help you understand how the new features in SBS 2003 R2 can help you get the "green check" of software health, simplify your update management and improve your email productivity, all while reducing costs and providing increased flexibility.
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Microsoft MapPoint 2006 [/]
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What's the easiest way for a small business owner to visualize, analyze, and communicate data? Join Deborah Rappaport of Microsoft as she explains how MapPoint 2006 can do just that. You'll learn about MapPoint's updated geographic and demographic data, plus new features including advanced GPS functionality, text and voice-prompted driving guidance, Location Finder, and more.
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Take Back your Life! [Mar/06]
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In the March episode of connections:unplugged, hear Sally McGhee, author of "Take Back Your Life!" and recognized thought leader and innovator in the field of productivity management, share some best practices to help you become more productive every day.
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Windows Mobile 5.0 [Feb/06]
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Are you thinking about replacing your current cell phone with a smartphone? Are you confused about which Windows Mobile device might be right for you?
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