Committee Membership

Hi everyone 

Well, it seems connecting our calendars is a challenge.  We will forgo a November meeting and stick with our next Membership meeting on 12/12.  We do need to shift the time due to another webinar - so we will start at 10:30 AM Pacific. 

Madeline and I already worked out an agenda and we will share it next week.  In the meantime,  I would love to get your input on this page:  Consultant & Reseller Member Benefits - 90 Minds

I believe there to be more benefits so I would love to expand on this.  

Here is the list from the Board Retreat - Please comment, add, revise, etc. as you see fit:  

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• Thrive HL Online Forum

• Backup Customer support

• Annual Conference

• Sage Relationship

• ISV Partnerships 

• Customer support fast – Sage 100

• Enhancement Support – Sage 100

• Education/Training

• Collaboration with Peers

• Affiliate Insider Series

• Technical Expertise (Sage 100, Crystal, Reports, etc.)

• 24/7 availability

• Developer resources for special tasks

• Access to other consultants as experience

• Knowledgebase resource

• Research and answer complicated technical problems

• People/Leaders

 

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Anne Sawyer
Executive Director
90 Minds Inc.
Sunset Beach CA
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One of the biggest benefits that I see from 90Minds is learning 'Best Practices', not just for Sage 100 technical knowledge, but on running a VAR and being a better Consultant. Things like learning to set customer expectations, how not to get screwed on scope/pricing, strengths/weaknesses of ISVs, etc. 

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Steve Iwanowski, NextStep Technology Advisors, aka DSD Lancaster PA ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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My list is more wordy... (are you surprised)?

• Membership promotes self-empowerment, with clients, your team and management 
• Provides a save space for social connection & support, related to career growth
• Opportunity for bidirectional communication with Sage Software; Product Management, Marketing and Technical
• Challenge your assumptions and broaden your perspective
• Learn from peers who have overcome similar challenges you are facing
• Establish a trusted network of support
• Gain greater self-awareness and confidence in your skills
• The place to gain insights into the Vision of the products we support
• Access to online tips, tricks and questions asked previously

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Madeline Stefanou
RKL eSolutions, LLC
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