Joining the Microsoft Partner Network opens doors to a wealth of resources and opportunities for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). To tap into these benefits, setting up your billing profile and selecting the right Partnership option in Microsoft Partner Center is crucial. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process step by step.
Setting Up Your Billing Profile
Before diving into Partnership options, you need to establish your billing profile in Microsoft Partner Center. Here’s how:
- Sign in to Microsoft Partner Center using your work account.
- Navigate to Settings > Partner settings on the dashboard.
- Under Partner profile, select Billing profile.
- Fill in essential details like your company name, address, contact information, and tax details.
- Choose your preferred payment method, either credit card or invoice.
- If opting for a credit card, input your card details and billing address.
- For invoice payments, provide your bank account details and billing address.
- Save your changes to complete the setup.
Buying a Partnership Option
Once your billing profile is set, you can explore and purchase a Partnership option tailored to your needs. Follow these steps:
- Sign in to Microsoft Partner Center with your work account.
- Access Membership offers from the dashboard.
- Under Partnership options, select your desired option: Partner Launch, Success Core, or Success Expanded.
- Review the option details, including annual fees, benefits, and terms.
- Confirm your purchase to finalize the transaction.
- Upon completion, you’ll receive a confirmation email and receipt.
- Access your benefits through the dashboard or Benefits page in Microsoft Partner Center.
Exploring Partnership Benefits
Each Partnership option unlocks a unique array of benefits designed to support your business growth. Here’s a brief overview:
Partner Launch
- Annual fee: $345
- Marketing benefits
- Five seats of M365 Business Premium
- $700 Azure credits
- 1 Visual Studio Professional subscription
- 4 seats of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales Enterprise and Business Central
Success Core
- Annual fee: $895
- 15 seats of M365 Business Premium
- $2,400 Azure credits
- 8 Visual Studio Professional subscriptions
- 15 seats of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales Enterprise and Business Central
- Five hours of technical consultation services
- Two incidents of Signature Cloud Support
Success Expanded
- Annual fee: $3,995
- Marketing benefits, go-to-market toolbox, and concierge service
- 35 seats of M365 Business Premium
- $4,000 Azure credits
- 15 Visual Studio Professional subscriptions
- 35 seats of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales Enterprise and Business Central
- 10 hours of technical consultation services
- Unlimited technical presales hours
- Five incidents of Signature Cloud Support
Embrace the Power of Microsoft Partner Network Today!
By setting up your billing profile and selecting the right Partnership option in Microsoft Partner Center, MSPs can unlock a world of benefits and support to drive business success and deliver value to customers. Start your journey today and leverage the power of the Microsoft Partner Network!