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Why not take full advantage of the technical, marketing, and business-building resources that are available to you as a Microsoft ISV? It’s easy and you can start right now. Begin by doing the following:

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  1. Sign up for the ISV Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest information and opportunities for Microsoft ISVs.

  2. Set and Manage Your Communication Preferences so we can reach you with relevant offers and announcements. (Be sure to encourage others in your organization to do the same.) And don’t forget to select "independent software vendor" as one of your business focus areas.
    1. Sign in to the Microsoft Partner Program portal with the Windows Live ID (Passport) used to enroll in the program;
    2. Select “View Your Membership Account” and “Membership Center”;
    3. From "Your Individual Account Page," choose "Edit Profile"*;
    4. Scroll down to "Your Communication Options", and select your contact preferences for the areas listed;
    5. To save your preferences, click the checkbox and then select the "Update" button at the bottom of the page.


  3. Bookmark the U.S. ISV Web site for easy access to help with training, developing, marketing and selling.

  4. Visit ISV Innovation regularly for developer training on all the newest Microsoft products.

  5. Visit the ISV Benefits Guide to learn more about the benefits available to help you succeed as an ISV