Partnering is everything in today's complex world. No one person or single company can handle everything that must get done. So how do you pick good partners?

There is no greater natural partnering than that between a parent and their child. "Nature" embeds a commitment and dependency relationship that evolves and changes as needs demand. It is not without conflict - but it produces the greatest results. There is no equivalent business partnership of this type - but it is an ideal to strive for.

First seek out partners who have a natural vested interest in your success. Meaning their success is ultimately dependent on your success. Second make use of those that have "deep pockets", either fiscally or intellectually, then leverage their expertise and investments. Third a trusted partner will pull you up and forward when they move in that direction. Move forward with faith in your partner when others are afraid. There are great deal's but "no 100% free lunches" - you must take some risk and invest your own effort, time, skills and knowledge to fully benefit from a partner that is providing great resources.

This is the foundation concept behind GAFYD.net (Google Applications For Your Domain via network). Using huge amounts of technology resources made available directly from Google, Inc. we offer a comprehensive "cloud computing" solution. When correctly set up, the relationship is very much like that of a child and a father - you get to use dad's resources (i.e. credit card, car, tools and other things) with no direct ongoing cost to your company. We can show you how.

Any start-up (infant), fast growing (child) or fast moving (teen) company needs the type of help that a parent gives a child. It's impossible to always acquire and maintain in a timely fashion every technology related resource you need for success. Leveraging "cloud computing" lets you FOCUS on growing your business while experts in technology focus on that aspect of business.

What does a "GAFYD.net partnering relationship" look like? ANSWER:

• a contract with TechEn for Professional Services that includes:
  • Analysis - we review your company's collaboration needs and design the best Google Apps solution.
  • Configure - manage all contacts with Google Inc. Identify and direct required changes to DNS and Domain Name registra records. Define Login, email box and calendar settings.
  • Deploy - set a "Go Live" date that turns over your new custom Web Portal for complete control by your company (or you may purchase ongoing TechEn services to assist as desired.)
• Terms of Service Agreement between Google Inc. and your company
  • This assures an ongoing Independent relationship with Google.
  • Covers Privacy Policy and Legal obligations regarding use.
  • Identifies type of organization (i.e. private, non-profit or educational).
• Resources made available to your company at a $0 ongoing cost:
  • Unlimited network access, no bandwidth use charges.
  • Server Computers as many as needed to support all your users.
  • Storage virtually bottomless email storage for every user, unlimited calendar event storage and Gigabytes of storage for shared documents.
  • Google Apps software programs for your use. Same software used by Google Inc. to run their company.

Start your partnership today, gain access to great affordable computing resources and the expertise to put them to work using proven best practice techniques.

Best Regards, TOM