Small Business Partners, tell us what you think - What do you want from Microsoft? What have you liked or hated so far? And more.

Ever wanted to tell Microsoft what you REALLY think (the good, the bad, and the ugly)? Ever wished you could provide a "wish list" of things that would make your relationship with Microsoft better? Have you had a great experience you wish you could share? Here's your chance. When I started this Community several years back, one of the goals was to provide a way for Microsoft and its Partners to communicate back and forth to help provide a stronger relationship between us. We have seen some great success stories and let's be honest... we all know that some challenges still exist. So I am coming to you, asking for your direct, unedited input and feedback.

Send me the good:
- Has the MSSMALLBIZ Community helped you? If so how? (Maybe the docs/videos posted on the site, or a post from the Blog, or maybe someone in the User Group)
- Has becoming a Microsoft Small Business Specialist helped you win a deal or helped you in another way? How?
- Has the new Small Business Platform SKU helped you or your customer out? How?
- Has your Partner Community Manager had a positive impact on your business or market? How?
- ANY others...

Send me the bad:
- Having problems with the online Partner tools?
- Having issues finding answers to a problem?
- Have a problem with one of the Microsoft sites?
- Have a problem with someone from Microsoft?
- ANY others...

Send me your wish list:
- "I wish Microsoft provided the following items to Partners and here's why:"
- "I think the best thing that could be added to the Small Business Specialist Program is... and here's why."
- ANY others...

Send me your "Best of" list:
- "The best things that Microsoft provides/has provided to its Partners are these and why:"
- "The best thing about the Small Business Specialist Program is... and here's why."
- "The best thing about the new Small Business SKU is... and here's why."
- "The best thing about the MSSMALLBIZ Community is... and here's why."
- ANY others...

Send me your "Worst of" list:
- "The worst things that Microsoft provides/has provided to its Partners are these and why:"
- "The worst thing about the Small Business Specialist Program is... and here's why."
- "The worst thing about the new Small Business SKU is... and here's why."
- "The worst thing about the MSSMALLBIZ Community is... and here's why."
- ANY others...

Bottom line, I am looking for any and all input and feedback on what you like, hate, despise, and love about your current relationship with Microsoft as a Small Business Partner or member of the MSSMALLBIZ Community and your thoughts about how to make it even better in the future. To make this very easy for you, you can use our online Feedback Form to send this feedback in. To help alleviate any concerns, please let me assure you that I am looking for your true thoughts and opinions. For those of you who know me, you know that I have thick skin, so please do not worry about hurting any feelings with you feedback or input, just tell us like it is. On the flipside, I do want to remind you that we are also looking for any positive feedback you have as well, so be sure to highlight those great resources, people, and experiences you've had as well.

So here's looking forward to receiving your input and I will thank you in advance for being a part of the Community and helping us shape the future of our relationship together.

Thank you and have a wonderful day,

Eric Ligman
Microsoft US Senior Manager
Small Business Community Engagement
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