Lifeboat Distribution

Lifeboat's Value Proposition vs. The Competition

Compare how Lifeboat Distribution can serve your needs, compared to the broadline competition. To learn more about individual Lifeboat value, please mouse-over the *.

Category Differentiator So What? Lifeboat Distribution The Broadline Competition
Value Proposition Specialist software distributorSelling software is our primary concern. *checkcheck
Unified GLOBAL presenceOffices in the US, Canada and EMEA. *checkcheck
Channel IncubatorYou have promising technology, we can shepherd you into the channel without exorbitant start up costs. *checkcheck
Knowledgeable software solutions sales staffWe are an extension of your sales staff. *check$$
Lead management programsEngage your channel with leads, we help you manage.*checkcheck
License renewal programBetter influence your renewal rates through the channel. *checkcheck
Managed Service Provider (MSP) billingYou want MSPs but you can't handle the recurring billing process yet – we can help. *checkcheck
Partner program advice, design and managementPartner programs help you protect and reward your most involved partners. *checkcheck
Program enablement supportWe help to drive your partner program to success. *checkcheck
Pay-to-play marketing feesWe believe in earning money based on performance. *checkcheck
Business Development Joint Business DevelopmentHands-on business development through personal contact. *checkcheck
Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR)We measure and adjust when needed, with you. *checkcheck
Extensive and segmented database of LARs and VARsVAR profiling – tailored value messaging. *check$$
Software Solution SellingSoftware solution sets allow for greater opportunity as well as increased brand awareness. *checkcheck
Operations Recurring billing capabilitiesWe are able to manage consolidated monthly invoices, true-ups/downs and invoice resellers/MSPs accordingly on a monthly basis. *check?
EDIEDI is a prerequisite when growing sales with large account resellers. *check$$
Electronic License Key WarehousingGreatly reduce the number of transactions and decrease delivery times to the end-users. *check?
Fast, accurate turnaroundNobody likes to wait. Period! *checkcheck
Training facilitiesClassroom setting, in house, with all the necessary infrastructure. *checkcheck
Ordering in currency of choice: $US, $CA, EURO and GBPBasic yet essential for sales success outside of the US. *checkcheck
Extensive reporting capabilitiesAvailable to our top partners without additional costs. *check$$