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Are you a consulting or advisory firm (eg accounting, bookkeeping or software consultancy)? Do you provide services that help companies to improve their operations? Do your customers ever ask you for independent software advice? If so, we should talk!
SoftwareShortlist.com is currently looking for alliance partners to help expand our unique service. Here’s the low down on how this may work for you…
- You get certified in software selection advice, extending your services capabilities for SMB customers.
- You get access to our proprietary methodology, patented tools and online products/resources to assist customers in selecting software.
- You get a service provider profile on the SoftwareShortlist.com website to get to new customers that you can service.
- Finally, you become a reseller for all of Software Shorlist’s online products. Earn commissions as you provide services.
- … and you earn more revenue by simply extending your offerings to existing and new SMB customers!
Sounds like an intriguing opportunity, don’t you think?
Of course, there are a few characteristics we are looking for in suitable candidates:
- Independent – you are not strongly aligned to a particular product or vendor and can keep an open mind in looking for appropriate software solutions
- Credible – you have a good reputation in your space, and your judgement and opinions would be trusted by those looking for software
- Capable – you have the capabilities to extend your services to advise customers on software selection
Interested companies and individuals are invited to review more details of our Certified Consultant Membership plan on our website. You may sign up directly or get in touch with us by emailing any questions to: partners@softwareshortlist.com.
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Over the past few months Software Shortlist has experienced an increase in listings from IT consulting companies and service providers, in our IT Service Provider Directory. IT consultants often resell software on behalf of vendors, so they form a global Value Added Reseller (VAR) community around specific software products.
This increase in uptake has come about through a strong need for service providers to raise awareness of their specialist expertise and to generate qualified leads. Currently there are very few options available to assist SME customers in finding the most competent IT service providers for thier specific needs. And, conversely, there are very few options available to IT service providers who would like to make easy direct contact with interested SME customers.
In response to this demand, Software Shortlist has now signed up service providers across a number of competences. This includes CRM software, ERP software, Accounting packages, BI software and the like. Software products are now listed on our website from across all of these areas. This list was included in one of our recent News Postings.
If you know of any IT consulting organisation that may be interested in profiling themselves, to generate much needed contacts and leads, please let them know about our Service Provider Listing options.
Don’t make them wait until their competitors have already gained the upper hand!
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Good news. We’re off to Silicon Valley to explore opportunities for Software Shortlist in the US market and to pitch the business to an audience of industry experts. It’s all part of the ANZA Gateway to the US Summit.
While we’re there, we are setting aside time to meet with executives from organisations interested in partnering with us.
There are still some slots available if you’d like to meet. We are seeking partners to help us reach a large number of small businesses. In return, we can offer a range of benefits, including useful content, discounted access to services, co-promotion opportunities, and more. Sound interesting? Let’s talk…
Our recent press release about the trip is below:
Software Shortlist will soon be exploring inroads to the US market through ANZA Technology Network’s Gateway to the US Summit.
Culminating in a 3 day event in Silicon Valley in early October, the ANZA Gateway to the US program helps connect innovative Australian companies with potential investors and business partners in the world’s largest market.
As its name suggests, Software Shortlist helps small businesses make better software choices by providing a shortlist of relevant options. Their online software comparison service dramatically reduces the time and money that businesses spend choosing software.
Software Shortlist co-founders Craig Westcott and Xavier Russo will both attend the event, which includes a five minute pitch and various networking sessions and business forums.
“Making a major impact in the US is a top priority for us. The US is home to many leading software companies and over 25 million small businesses,” said Craig Westcott.
While in Silicon Valley, the two founders have set aside time to meet with executives from organisations that are interested in partnering with Software Shortlist.
“We will be talking with organisations that reach large numbers of small businesses and want to help them boost productivity by applying the right software,” said Xavier Russo.
The Software Shortlist team will be in Silicon Valley from 3rd to 11th October. To arrange a meeting or to find out more, please email partners@softwareshortlist.com.
About Software Shortlist
Software Shortlist helps small businesses choose the right software. Services include a free software directory, online software recommendation and comparison tool, articles and publications, and independent software selection consulting. Software Shortlist gratefully acknowledges the support of the Australian Government’s “Commercialising Emerging Technology” (COMET) program. For more information, please visit www.softwareshortlist.com
About ANZA Technology Network
ANZA Technology Network is the leading independent organization connecting the Australian, New Zealand and US technology and biotechnology sectors. Through its Gateway and Fast Track to the US programs ANZA has assisted hundreds of Australian and New Zealand companies as they enter the US market—more than any other non-government organization. For more information: http://www.anzatechnet.com/
