Last month, I received an all-expense paid invite to the Channel Partners Conference & Expo in Las Vegas from Time Warner Cable Business Class (who I never realized offered web hosting and an array of other services for small businesses). Unfortunately, it was a bit too short notice to make the trip (although a few nights at Caesar’s Palace was quite enticing), so I thought I would check out what I missed out on. Who Attends The Channel Partners Conference is for indirect sales organizations – agents, VARs, systems integrators, interconnects and consultants – focused on transforming their businesses to become next-generation solutions providers. For those who know me and my affinity for only attending BlogWorld each year, you might be wondering why I would be interested in this audience. The primary industries of attendees are certainly not blogging or online marketing..You're reading Channel Partners Conference & Expo Vegas 2012, originally posted on Kikolani and copyrighted by Kristi Hines, freelance writer and professional blogger. Be sure to follow Kristi on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

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