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April 2009 Edition

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Marketing & Selling Service Contracts in a Down Economy

Man Head Down Picture Times are tough. Hardware sales in the technology sector have declined dramatically. Job losses continue into the tens of thousands as major manufacturers suffer setback after setback. But if you’re in sales, believe it or not, there’s hope.

This paper addresses service sales strategies for increasing revenues today, while also ensuring that your organization is positioned to capitalize on the rush of opportunities that will come as economic conditions improve tomorrow. History proves that the economy is cyclical. It may not be a month from now or even a year from now, but economic strength will return. Does your company have the right service sales practices and platforms in place to make the most of it?

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Latest Tweet: With IT budgets declining, focusing on service renewals w/ existing customers can help you stay afloat.

MaintenanceNet Delivers Service Renewal Opportunities to Ingram Micro Solution Providers

Data-Integrity Driven Portal Manages Millions of Dollars in Service Contract Opportunities, Drives Dramatic Improvements in Service Revenues for Manufacturers and VARs View Story

Winning Service Strategy in a Changed Economy

Keynote presentation from the "Winning Service Strategies in a Shifting Economy" event hosted in October 2008 View Presentation

Excerpt from SSPA.com

Freezing Tech Support…Again!

Ever get that feeling that something really bad is about to happen? Your not quite sure what it is but you know that it can’t be good. With all of the economic bad news that we see everyday there is one thing we know for sure…..there will be a freeze on tech support spending.
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Excerpt from SSPA.com
Author: Bill Rose

Ingram Micro offers service renewal opportunities to solution providers

Resellers say tracking renewals can offset money lost through shrinking margins. AgilIT Inc., a solution provider in Markham, Ont., uses Ingram's portal for tracking renewals and registering their HP warranties and will do more service contract business this year.
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Excerpt from eChannelLine

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