Scroll down for the links to the on-demand replays of the Retail's In The Bag Web Cast Series and a video where Microsoft Dynamics Retail partners tell you how they have Retail "In the Bag."

Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System "In the Bag" Product Demo
Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) offers small and mid-market retailers a complete point-of-sale (POS) solution that can be adapted to meet unique retail requirements.

Click here and you will see how easily and effectively your retail customers can:

• Even the competitive playing field with efficient inventory management
• Increase focus on customers through better insight into buying patterns
• Gain peace of mind with cash control on and off site

In today's retail environment, simply processing sales isn't enough. Small and midsize retailers need up-to-the-minute information—about which products are selling, which aren't, and how many are on hand. And they need to readily share that information for fast, informed decision making.

Who better to provide a solution to retailers' needs than the powerful combination of your organization and Microsoft? By partnering with Microsoft Dynamics™ Retail Management System (RMS), you'll benefit from Microsoft's proven technologies, which are backed by the industry's largest investments in research and development. And you'll enjoy a bagful of benefits and resources to help you grow your sales and consulting business.

Don't miss this outstanding opportunity to offer your customers a flexible, affordable point-of-sale system that links their front- and back-office systems. Powerful, scalable, and more secure, Microsoft Dynamics RMS simplifies your clients' retail environments, providing an integrated solution for managing operations within one store or across a chain of stores.

In addition to the increased support and visibility you'll gain as a Microsoft Certified Partner, you'll be providing a powerful solution that helps differentiate you from your competitors and can boost your level of engagement with your customers, resulting in greater business opportunities. By adding your own support, training, customization services, and hardware, you'll offer retailers a full range of end-to-end business benefits and efficiencies.

Help Your Retail Customers Bag Additional Sales and Profits
Microsoft Dynamics RMS offers small and midsized retailers an affordable, scalable point-of-sale solution they can quickly adapt to meet their unique retail requirements. This powerful software package automates point-of-sale processes and store operations, provides centralized control for multi-store retailers, and integrates with Microsoft Office system programs, Microsoft Dynamics GP, and other popular applications for rapid information sharing. Microsoft Dynamics RMS is built on a proven Microsoft platform that adapts to meet unique and changing needs and integrates readily with other business management solutions.

With Microsoft Dynamics RMS, you can help your retail customers:

• Even the competitive playing field with efficient inventory management.
• Increase their focus on their own customers through better insight into buying patterns.
• Gain peace of mind with cash control on and off site.
• Enjoy the security and familiarity of a Microsoft environment.

The Microsoft Dynamics RMS Partner Benefits Really Stack Up
As a Microsoft Dynamics RMS partner you'll enjoy access to all of the outstanding opportunities, exclusive tools, and targeted information that come with membership in the Microsoft Partner Program.

• Plan Your Business: Find resources to help you develop your business plan and determine the breadth of opportunity in your geography.
• Build and Maintain Expertise: Get training resources and software licenses that help you develop and hone your expertise with
  Microsoft Dynamics RMS.
• Market and Sell: Access customizable marketing and sales tools to create demand for your solutions, as well as a wealth of online sales and training
  skill-building Web casts.
• Implement and Support: Obtain the fast, expert help you need 24x7 to deliver successful solutions.
• Increase Your Revenue Potential: Become a trusted technology advisor, supplying secure, integrated Microsoft solutions and services from
  front to back-end.

Plus, you'll open up new sources of revenue thanks to Microsoft Dynamics RMS' integration with other products, like Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft SQL Server, as well as third-party products and more. As your clients grow, you'll be there to offer them the products and services to keep pace.

And as a Microsoft Dynamics RMS Partner, you'll have access to perhaps the best resource of all—a knowledgeable, vibrant, and active community of your peers in the retail industry. Learn about the latest industry topics, hear other partners' success stories, and get up-to-date information on the latest technologies and best practices.

Find Out What's Inside the Bag!
See for yourself how Microsoft has retail "In the Bag"…and how your organization can leverage Microsoft Dynamics RMS for increased success in the retail space. Check out Microsoft Dynamics RMS Store Operations in action and discover how it can help your retail clients serve their customers more effectively, better manage business performance, and stay ahead of competitors.

View the Product Demo.

Four Simple Steps…and You'll Have Retail "In the Bag"
To start offering Microsoft Dynamics RMS to your clients, just complete the simple, four-step certification process.

STEP ONE: Contact Microsoft or a Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System Distributor
Whether you're already a Microsoft Partner Program member or are considering a new relationship with Microsoft, you can either…

• Engage Microsoft directly for a discussion on the business opportunity and next steps. Simply contact us via email at chaching@microsoft.com to reach a Microsoft Dynamics RMS team member.
• Or you may prefer to contact a distributor. Your distributor will guide you through this simple registration and certification process. Don't have a distributor? You can choose one from the list below:
  
  ScanSource
  (800) 944-2432
  www.scansource.com/microsoft
  
  BlueStar Distributors
  (877) 519-0850 ext. 4230
  jfirment@bluestarinc.com
  
  Jason Neal
  Ingram Micro-DC/POS Division
  (716) 633-3600 EXT. 66693
  

After you've registered as an authorized Microsoft Dynamics RMS partner, you'll receive the Microsoft Dynamics RMS Partner Welcome Kit. It contains sample marketing materials, evaluation CDs (including a complete Not-For-Resale copy of Microsoft Dynamics RMS Store Operations), as well as the very useful Microsoft Dynamics RMS Partner Handbook—complete with the New Partner Checklist.

The Partner Handbook is your guide to the wealth of resources and benefits of being a Microsoft Dynamics RMS partner. You'll want to refer to it frequently to make sure that you are making the most of your membership. It walks you through available resources, presenting the vast array of opportunities and tools available to you in a simple step-by-step format. Be sure to take advantage of it!

View the online New Partner Orientation for Microsoft Dynamics RMS Partners here. It's a great place to get acquainted with the sales tools and technical resources that will be available to you as a Microsoft Dynamics RMS partner.

STEP TWO: Get to Know Your Product
To ensure you and your customers have the most satisfaction with the Microsoft Dynamics RMS product line, you must successfully complete a certification exam for the product you wish to sell demonstrating your understanding of the product's technological and functional makeup.

Register for official Microsoft eLearning Courses to prepare you for the exam. For a nominal fee, these simple and effective courses allow you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. You could complete the coursework and be ready to sell by this time next week!

To start your Product Training, click the following links:
Microsoft Dynamics RMS Store Operations 8336
Microsoft Dynamics RMS Headquarters Course 8335

For more information on the service plans for Microsoft Dynamics, view the online course here.

Once you have completed the Microsoft Dynamics RMS eLearning coursework, register to take the exam at www.prometric.com.

STEP THREE: Complete the Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System PartnerSource Agreement
Once you have contacted your distributor to become a reseller for Microsoft Dynamics RMS, you can complete the Microsoft Dynamics RMS PartnerSource Agreement. Soon after you sign your Partner Agreement, you'll receive an e-mail with instructions on how to access PartnerSource—the online gateway to Microsoft Dynamics RMS sales, marketing, and technical resources located at www.microsoft.com/dynamics/partnersource.aspx.

Click here to download a PDF of the Microsoft Dynamics RMS PartnerSource Agreement.

Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System - New Partner Orientation Series: Navigating Partner Source

STEP FOUR: Get Ready to Sell
Now that you are certified, touch base with your distributor. Let them know that you have passed the certification exam for Microsoft Dynamics RMS and are ready to start offering it to your customers.

Focus on Service and Support
Be immediately ready to offer your customers the most reliable and responsive service and support available. Our success is based on your success, and to ensure yours, we offer the training and support you need every step of the way. To review technical support service options, visit https://partner.microsoft.com/US/supportsecurity/technicalsupport.

Questions?
We're here to help make the certification process an easy one—so you can begin offering this powerful solution as quickly as possible. If you have questions, email the Partner Resource Desk at PRD@Microsoft.com

Start Bagging the Benefits Today!
Today's retailers need powerful point-of-sale systems to unlock additional sales and profits. With Microsoft Dynamics RMS, Microsoft has retail "In the Bag"! So don't miss this outstanding opportunity to help retailers meet their needs while realizing many powerful and potentially profitable benefits for your organization. Become a Microsoft Dynamics RMS Partner today!