Microsoft gets specific with partner program

Doctors are a good example: You wrote:
The real world is made up of millions of small businesses that simply can not afford "specialists" for every move they make. Hmm, sort of like doctors I suppose. The very wealthy see specialists for every little thing while Joe Average see's his GP doctor.

The GP Doctor now refers patients to specialists. HMO's often make him the gatekeeper authorizing trips to the specialist. Fits the general contractor model we're discussing in the other thread.
And, after a while in which many Doctors became GP's, they're now going into specialties in droves again.

Which would be cheaper for you, having all the specialties in-house, or bringing in someone as needed for some infrequent but substantial services?
Not everyone has to be a specialist, but having someone available when good general knowledge isn't enough seems worthwhile, in principle.; Posted by: Anton Philidor Posted on: 07/13/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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And... Richard Flude | 07/12/04

What did they expect? Immanuel Tranz-Mischen | 07/12/04

Sounds good Enterprise. Analyst | 07/12/04

Services from specialists Anton Philidor | 07/13/04

A couple of points. No_Ax_to_Grind | 07/13/04

General contractors Anton Philidor | 07/13/04

Buggy whips... k4_pacific | 07/13/04

As a VAR, I don't think so. No_Ax_to_Grind | 07/13/04

Doctors are a good example Anton Philidor | 07/13/04

darn Iain_Peters | 07/13/04

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