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Small Business Get New Opportunities From Microsoft

There is good news in store for all small businesses. Those who thought that deals with Microsoft are out of their league are about to receive a chance of a lifetime. As of this October, Microsoft has declared that they are lowering the minimum deal size for their reseller finance. This is bound to open new opportunities to the small businesses. Microsoft has changed its policy regarding the subject and now it`s all up to the business owners.

Good news is that currently, resellers are allowed to suggest Microsoft Financing on any deals that are worth $3,000 and up. There is a variety of options that Microsoft Financing covers, anything that includes services, hardware and software can be included. However, there is a slight catch to the deal: all deals require a Microsoft product to be included in the arrangement. Of course, knowing Microsoft this condition is not surprising. However, the deal still opens several great opportunities to the small businesses.

It is only natural that companies look out for their own revenue. And even though the condition to the deal is somewhat obligatory, the businesses are not expected to suffer from it. Microsoft Financing worldwide program manager, Chip Lang, has explained the reasons behind the stipulations: "The program`s intention is to support our partners` business. All we ask is that there is some Microsoft content".