Strategic Partnering, Inc. and Utah Small Business Development Center to Co-Sponsor Free Technology Sales Training Seminars

Free Cracking the Code: Turning Cool Technology into Hot Business Results" seminars will be presented by noted author, sales trainer and business consultant Randy J. Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs has provided extensive sales training for top technology companies, including Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Iomega, Novell and Philips Electronics.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Strategic Partnering, Inc. and Utah Small Business Development Center to Co-Sponsor Free Technology Sales Training Seminars

PROVO, UT – February 28, 2002: Strategic Partnering, Inc. and the Utah Small Business Development Center today announced three technology sales training seminars scheduled to be held in March.

Free Cracking the Code: Turning Cool Technology into Hot Business Results" seminars will be presented by noted author, sales trainer and business consultant Randy J. Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs has provided extensive sales training for top technology companies, including Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Iomega, Novell and Philips Electronics. "With great insight and simple tools, Randy takes the frustration and guesswork out of selling technology," said Todd MacDonald, Global Enterprise Sales, Microsoft Corporation. Sales professionals who embrace Randy's ideas will have a tremendous competitive advantage in today's challenging market."

Seminar Details

Tuesday, March 12 Provo Marriott
Thursday, March 14 Courtyard by Marriott (Sandy)
Wednesday, March 20 Bountiful Cottontree Inn

Seminar times: 9 am to 12 noon

Open Invitation to Technology Sales Professionals and Consultants in Utah

In today's slowing business climate, selling complex information technology solutions requires more than a product walk-through and a slide show presentation. To close more sales, sales professionals need better customer ‘discovery tools, stronger deal-closing skills, and a reliable roadmap to guide them efficiently through the complex technology sales cycle. This seminars focus on qualifying leads and closing technology sales means attendees will leave the half-day event with tools, resources, and techniques they can begin using right away.

In addition to complimentary training provided by top-tier sales trainer Randy Gibbs, seminar attendees will also receive a complimentary Cracking the Code" booklet and 45 minute audio tape to help them tap into the business development skills needed to close more sales and increase revenues.

Interested technology sales professionals are encouraged to get more information and register online at www.strategicpartnering.net/services/seminars/seminaremail.html.

About Strategic Partnering, Inc.
Strategic Partnering, Inc. is a new Utah-based company offering its expertise, services and skills in the areas of partnering and technology sales training.
www.strategicpartnering.net

About the Utah Small Business Development Center    
The Utah Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) exist to assist small business owners in achieving maximum potential by providing one-on-one counseling, business skills training, and loan packaging.
www.utahsbdc.com

For additional information, please contact:

Brent Garlick
Vice president
Strategic Partnering, Inc.
brentg@strategicpartnering.net
801-473-9016

Jay Toups
Press Representative, Strategic Partnering, Inc.
Life Mechanics, Inc.
406-349-2943