Part one: Microsoft Canada Superhero SMB Story: the rise of JCC Consultancy to help the Microsoft Non managed SMB Partners in hands-on executing their Cloud Strategy, Sales, Marketing and Competence management plans.

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Hi everyone,

2 weeks ago when i had a meeting with Microsoft Canada, they thought my business story of JCC Consultancy is an inspiring superhero story for the Microsoft Canadian SMB partners market. Microsoft Canada asked me to write a story and approved the following story.

This story was published by Microsoft Canada:

MSFT for Work CA @MSFT4Work_CA: Learn how one #smallbizsuperhero formed his company to help other entrepreneurs. Read more: msft.it/6015qnKz @jeanclaudechan

My name is Jean Claude Chan, born in Suriname, South America, raised in Cayenne, French Guyana (also South America) and moved to Amsterdam Netherlands at the age of 6. I come from a real entrepreneur family who has successfully introduced a supermarket chain in Surinam and French Guyana. I am 39 years old, married and have one newborn little girl.

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At the age of 6th my parents moved to the Dutch capital Amsterdam in the Netherlands where they also ran a company store successfully for 30 years. I was told by my parents, ‘if you do business, do it with passion, dedication and perseverance’. After finishing my Grammar School and International Business Management education at the Business School of Amsterdam, I started my career within the commercial business world and dreamt to have my own business.

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Last year at Microsoft World Partner Conference in July 2013 in Houston, Steve Ballmer said in his keynote: “Microsoft is changing her organization and the change will impact our partners worldwide. Microsoft partners are forced to change their current business model and create new business propositions which are sustainable and profitable in the long-term”.

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There are about 750.000 Microsoft worldwide and only 20.000 of them are selling Cloud solutions.  What is the rest doing?” So my idea was born at that evening at WPC Houston and I have founded JCC Consultancy in 2013.

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JCC Consultancy is a real niche player in this market and has helped Microsoft Non Managed SMB partners make better Strategic choices, empower the Microsoft way of working and drive excellent hands-on execution in terms of Sales, New Business Development and Lead Generations.

Our 3 vision focus towards 2016:

  1. H​elping Microsoft Non managed SMB Partners to make the right choices and helping them in executing their plans in terms of Strategy, Sales, Marketing, Delivery & Change Management

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2. Providing and inspire Microsoft Non managed SMB Partners with the latest and valuable Executive Microsoft intelligence regarding developments and changes within the Microsoft world via our special portal site for Business Decision Makers from Non managed SMB partners worldwide: www.jcccloud.com

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3 .Making sure that by the end of 2016 we have helped or inspired over at least 2000 Non managed Microsoft Non Managed SMB Partners worldwide. Therefor,  JCC Consultancy has created a special Yammer Group for Non managed SMB Partners worldwide: https://www.yammer.com/microsoftnonmanagedpartnerworldwide/#/Threads/index?type=my_all

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“We only help out Non Managed SMB Partners if they are willing to change, to be a pioneer and to invest”

JCC Consultancy has talked to many Microsoft Non Managed SMB Partners worldwide and we only help and support those who have the following 3 ambitions:

  1. You are willing to change your company (internally and externally);
  2. You are willing to be a leading and innovative company instead of being a follower;
  3. You are willing to invest and make your company a sustainable and profitable company in the long-term.

Real Microsoft non managed SMB partner showcases

Click on the company logos below to read how JCC Consultancy has helped these Microsoft Non Managed SMB Partners to accelerate in their Microsoft business in terms of Strategy, Sales, Marketing and Competence management.

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JCC Consultancy organizes Executive roundtables successfully with Microsoft for founders and owners from Non managed SMB partners to listen to them what their challenges are.

For more info on the roundtables please go: https://jcccloud.wordpress.com/2014/09/26/summary-of-today-executive-strategy-roundtable-for-owners-from-microsoft-non-managed-partners/

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The last 12 months,  I have traveled to SharePoint Conference in Las Vegas last March and World Partner Conference in Washington last July (read more here )to introduce JCC Consultancy where I had meetings with Executive stakeholders from Microsoft Corporation, such as my one on one executive meetings with Jared Spataro, General Manager Office and Enterprise Social worldwide to talk about the Non managed partners: read the story of my meetings in Vegas and Washington here

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Besides this I traveled to Toronto last week from October 7th till October 10th to talk to Microsoft Canada about the Non Managed SMB partners. I had meetings with Partner Channel development managers Saurabh Mathur and Brian Miller to talk about Non managed SMB partners.   Read here for more

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For more information, please contact us or visit our website www.jccconsultancy.com

For live updates and blogs on our trips to SharePoint Conference Las Vegas, WPC Washington, Office 365 summit in Toronto please go to: www.jcccloud.com or twitter @jeanclaudechan

Email: info@jccconsultancy.com

Phone number: + 31 6 41 965686

JCC Consultancy also sponsor innovative and leading Office 365 and Cloud events such as the following upcoming events. Click on banner for more information.

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Windows 10 is the new name of the new Windows

Microsoft is officially unveiling the name for the next release of Windows today: Windows 10. While the software maker had referred to Windows 10 as codename Windows Threshold internally, today’s official naming puts any rumors of Windows, Windows TH, Windows X, Windows One, and even Windows 9 to bed. It’s simply Windows 10, marking a jump from the mixed reception of Windows 8.

Read the article and video presentation of WINDOWS 10: http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/30/6868695/microsoft-windows-10-announced-official

Enjoy reading.

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JCC Consultancy is sponsoring the SharePoint Connect event 2014 on November 18th and 19th 2014

Hi all,

What a week this is. 2 days ago, JCC Consultancy organized the first Executive roundtable with Microsoft Netherlands for only Founders/owners from Microsoft Non Managed SMB Partners and now I am proud to say that JCC Consultancy will be sponsoring the upcoming SharePoint Connect 2014 event in Amsterdam which will take place on November 18th and 19th.

On April 1st JCC Consultancy was also a Gold Sponsor of the first European Office 365 event in Haarlem. For more information on that event, please check out the blog.

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Enjoy reading this blog on SharePoint Connect on November 18th and 19th 2014.

Have a good one!

Jean-CLaude Chan

Founder and owner JCC Consultancy (more information check out our website)

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 Get your 20% discount via JCC Consultancy on the event tickets!

As Gold Sponsor of this event, JCC Consultancy can grant you 20% discount on the entrance fee for these 2 days on November 18th and 19th. If you want to have this 20% discount, please mail me to info@jccconsultancy.com and I will register you in the system and send you the 20% discount code.

This event is organized by NC Communications and owned by Irene Clapham and Nigel Clapham.  For more information on NC Communications check out this link

What is SharePoint Connect event 2014 exactly?

For extra information on this event is: http://www.nccomms.com/sharepoint_connect/Workshops.aspx

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The SharePoint Connect 2014 conference will be back in The Netherlands for the sixth time and will be held at the Meervaart Theatre, in the outskirts of Amsterdam,
on the 18th and 19th November 2014.
We have changed the name, slightly for 2014 (formerly SharePoint Connections) so the conference fits into our portfolio of “Connect” conferences, but the content will still be the latest news, updates, tips & tricks about SharePoint to IT Pro’s, End Users, Developers and Business Managers delivered by independent and Microsoft SharePoint experts.

With major changes happening to the SharePoint system in the near future, the agenda this year will consist of sessions about Integration, Cloud, Web Dev, Mobile Apps, Social, Hybrid, Migration and much more.

The first day opens with a Keynote followed by sessions that will be divided into six tracks, a mix of Developer, IT Pro, Office 365, Business, End-user and a Sponsor Solution Track.
The second day’s agenda follows the same format as the first but has a closing session in the keynote hall with participating speakers on the stage. 

Who is doing the keynotes at this event?

Keynote: The Road to Office 365 and the Future of Cloud Development by Chris Johnson
IT in the cloud changes everything, from the way software is deployed to how it’s customized, governed and managed. Our desire to tailor, customize and build products and solutions for cloud software is a critical part of ensuring an organizations ability to meet their needs.  In this keynote Chris will discuss the progress Office 365 is making in cloud computing, the investments Microsoft are making to ensure Office 365 is a great development platform for the future and the opportunities for partners in the Microsoft cloud world.
Keynote: SharePoint Social Integration: Good, Better, Best by Christian Buckley
The world is witnessing the dawn of the social organization, with rapidly evolving solutions that impact team dynamics, collaboration, and real-time communication. For many managers, it can difficult keeping up with all of the features and roadmaps. New options within SharePoint, Office365 and Yammer are exciting, but many teams struggle to develop a social strategy that aligns with their business needs. This keynote will walk through the levels of SharePoint and Yammer integration available tday, providing some real-world example and guidance to help attendees make more informed choices and develop the right social strategy for their organizations.

Today the Executive Roundtable for owner/founders from Microsoft Non Managed SMB Partners takes place

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Hi All

Today JCC Consultancy and Microsoft Netherlands are organizing an exclusive intimate Executive Roundtable sessions for Owners/ Founders from Microsoft Non Managed SMB Partners at HQ from Microsoft Netherlands.

The session starts off with a lunch and I will kick off at 13.15 pm.

I am expecting around 14 Executive member to be present and this roundtable in small settings is to bring Microsoft Non Managed SMB Partners together so they can share their thoughts and challenges if it comes to business challenges in terms of Strategy, Sales, Marketing and Delivery.

For more info on this event check out the blog.

ICMNM Partner group (International Community Microsoft Non Managed Partners).

Besides this roundtable, I have created a new community for Microsoft Non Managed SMB Partners to come together. Please read the blog on this topic and go to the Linkedin Group of ICMNM Partners (International Community Microsoft Non Managed SMB Partners): blog

Go join the ICMNM Partner member group via this Linkedin link.

An update on this Executive roundtable will be given during the day and this week.

Have a good one.

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US PARTNER NEWS: Cloud Program Update: Your Questions, Answered

Hi dear readers,

This is important news for Microsoft Partners regarding the MPN programs.

If you have any questions let me know : jean.claude.chan@jccconsultancy.com or twitter me @jeanclaudechan

Have a good one.

Jean-Claude Chan

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On February 24 2014,  several program-wide changes to the Microsoft Partner Network will take effect. Some of these changes are related to the Microsoft Cloud Partner programs. To help you understand what the cloud-related changes are, and how they may affect your company’s membership, I compiled this list of the questions partners most frequently ask about this topic. It is a helpful companion to the Microsoft Partner Network disclosure guide and to the Partner Program Updates blog post by Julie Bennani.

 

Why is Microsoft retiring the Cloud Partner programs?
Microsoft Cloud Partner programs (comprising Cloud Essentials, Cloud Accelerate, Cloud Deployment, and Azure Circle) were created to support partners in developing new practices around Microsoft cloud solutions. We invested in partners who started this journey with us early. Now, many of those early adopters have built successful cloud practices, and cloud is now part of nearly all IT conversations. It is time to integrate these programs into the core Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) program, which we will do through a phased approach over the course of the next year.

What happened to the cloud tracks that were part of the earlier announcements about MPN competency changes?
We are still committed to integrating cloud into the Microsoft Partner Network. Based on your feedback, we suspended the addition of distinct cloud tracks into the MPN competencies so we could approach it more simply. You can expect to see the integration of cloud in the third quarter of 2014 when we retire the Cloud Accelerate, Cloud Deployment, and Azure Circle programs.

How will the retirement of Cloud Essentials work?
We will close Cloud Essentials to new enrollments on February 24, and retire the program on June 30. To continue to access your internal-use software licenses and other benefits you enjoy as a Cloud Essentials subscriber, you must either subscribe to the Microsoft Action Pack or earn an MPN competency.

imageIf Cloud Essentials is going away, will I still be eligible to sell Microsoft Online Services and receive incentives?
Yes! As a Cloud Essentials subscriber, you accepted the Microsoft Online Services Partner Agreement (MOSPA). This agreement allows you to sell cloud subscriptions and receive the core advisor incentives, as detailed in the Microsoft Online Services Advisor Incentives guide.

How do I earn cloud accelerator incentives?
If you are a Cloud Accelerate partner, you will be eligible for the cloud accelerator incentives until the fall of 2014. The Cloud Accelerate program will continue for the time being. Details are in the Microsoft Online Services Advisor Incentives guide.

Without Cloud Essentials, what is the best program option for me to receive benefits that help me establish and build my Microsoft cloud practice?
Here are my suggestions, based on how established your cloud practice currently is, and who your customers are:
•Subscribe to the Microsoft Action Pack, which has been redesigned to offer resources and benefits relevant to all partners who serve SMB customers, with emphasis on cloud services. This new subscription model will debut on February 24 at a price of US $475. You can subscribe before then at the current price and save on the first year of your subscription.
•If you have a more established cloud practice, meet the requirements for the Cloud Accelerate program (which will continue for the time being) and the Cloud Deployment program for access to benefits that enable business growth.
•Earn a silver or gold competency that is reflective of your company’s expertise.

Partners with a focus on Microsoft Office 365 and cloud solutions gravitate toward these competencies that reflect cloud capabilities:

◦Collaboration and Content
◦Communications
◦Devices and Deployment
◦Messaging
◦Project and Portfolio Management
◦Midmarket Solution Provider
◦Small Business – through January 31, you can earn the Silver Small Business competency for US $999, significant savings off the silver competency fee of US $1,850. Terms and conditions.

How can I continue to receive internal use software benefits for Microsoft cloud services?

The internal use software benefits for Microsoft Cloud Services (including Microsoft Office 365, Windows Intune, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, and Windows Azure) that are currently granted through Cloud Essentials and Cloud Accelerate will be integrated into the MPN core benefits for Microsoft Action Pack subscribers and competency partners beginning February 24.

Review your license statement in the partner digital distribution portal for details about your current core internal-use software benefits. For a variety of internal-use software licenses, you will have the opportunity to exchange current on-premises core internal-use software licenses for access to cloud internal-use software benefits.
•Action Pack subscribers – review page 11 of the MPN disclosure guide for Cloud Services license benefits.
•Competency partners – review page 14 of the MPN disclosure guide for Cloud Services license benefit

Can I continue to use my Delegated Administration Privileges?
Yes! This resource will continue to be available to partners that have signed the Microsoft Online Services Partner Agreement (MOSPA) and have an active internal-use software license subscription.

I’m interested in joining the Cloud Deployment program and accessing the benefits. What do I need to do?
When your company meets the Cloud Deployment program requirements, your organization is automatically assigned Cloud Deployment partner status within the Microsoft Partner Network. No action is necessary. Sign in to the Cloud Deployment page on the MPN portal for more information.

Cloud Deployment requirements:
•Attain Cloud Accelerate status.
•Earn a Silver or Gold Collaboration and Content; Communications; Devices and Deployment; Messaging; or Project and Portfolio Management competency.
•Complete one Office 365 deployment of more than 150 seats in the last 18 months by March 31.

For detailled information go to : http://blogs.technet.com/b/msuspartner/archive/2014/01/21/cloud-program-update-your-questions-answered.aspx