Building Building Success

It’s that time of year again! Building Success is Microdesk’s quarterly reception where we bring together principals and executives from the AECOO firms in the Philadelphia area to help them connect with potential partners and consultants in their community and keep them abreast of important technology trends. Our keynote speaker is Max Zahniser and he […]

AIA Ribbon Cutting

Wednesday I went to the ribbon cutting for the AIA’s new Center for Architecture in Philadelphia. What a great gathering! It’s unbelievable how wonderful the space looks. I have to admit I am a little sad that they moved the bookstore from it’s previous location. It was in such close proximity to my office that […]

LEGACY PROMO!!!!

Wow! This is a great promotion! Do you own old software? When I say old, I mean old! Anything older than 2006. This would be AutoCAD R14 through 2005 licenses. AutoCAD 2000i? BINGO, that qualifies! Architectural Desktop 2004? That qualifies too! If you decide to trade in these old licenses– you can save lotsa money! […]

Choosing the Right Autodesk Reseller

You need Autodesk software but don’t know where to start? A good place is on Autodesk’s Web site. They have a link to all their resellers. Once you have a number of names and phone numbers, here are some good questions to ask: Where are you located? What are the services you offer your customers? […]

Transactional Ways

I just sent out letters to some of my prospects asking if they want something more than a transactional experience with their Autodesk Reseller. We shall see the type of response I receive. My gut tells me that people do want something more than a transactional experience. At least that is what I try to […]

Autodesk Trials

People are always requesting I send them trials.  These are probably the same people who are constantly talking about leaving a smaller carbon footprint.  Well guess what?  That smaller carbon footprint starts HERE!  That’s right, there’s no reason for me to send you more plastic– you can simply download the trial software off the Autodesk […]

LT PROMO IS BACK!

The LT Promo is back and I am kinda excited! This is a great way to trade in your LT for new and much improved software. Between May 5, 2008 and July 18, 2008, AutoCAD LT users can crossgrade to a whole bunch of Autodesk solutions for the LOW LOW PRICE OF $2,495! So what […]

2006 Retirement – Phase 1

Autodesk retires their software every 3 years. That’s faster than the Fashion Model industry retires their product! Things you should know The most cost effective time to upgrade or crossgrade your 2006 software is between May 1 and July 18th 2008. The discount is greatest during this phase of the promotion. If you wait until […]