This is the first time we've done anything of this kind. We're opening up a dialogue really about how we can work together.

We know small businesses struggle with cash flow and tend to live month-to-month.

We know that cash flow is a top concern for small businesses and that they look for practical tools to help keep money flowing smoothly. Whether small businesses simply need to update their PCs or plan to invest in their first server or a new custom business application, the fixed-rate loans from Microsoft Financing enable customers to shift their focus to acquiring what they need to move their business forward, instead of how they will pay for it.

We believe Small Business + will quickly become a valuable resource to our community of small-business customers. We are committed to helping small businesses build connections to quickly and easily identify resources and technology partners that can support them. Resources such as Small Business +, Small Business Center and the Small Business Specialist Community are evidence of this work.

The primary business of small business owners is business not technology.

I felt like it was my time to go, even though I was extremely upset that I had lost this opportunity. I knew that there was so much more ahead for me and this was a learning experience to get me through for when the right [opportunity] comes.