Get Thousands of Dollars of Microsoft Software for $100

Sometimes a deal comes along that sounds almost too good to be true. In this case, it really is true -- if you meet the fairly narrow set of requirements to qualify for Microsoft's latest small business offering.

But if you qualify, oh, the bounty. You get access to Windows, Office, Visual Studio, Expression Studio, and much more. For $100.

It's called BizSpark, and it's a program designed, according to Microsoft, "to unite startups and resources to support them into a single community."

BizSpark provides access to Microsoft tools and technologies, support from Microsoft for entrepreneurs, access to unlimited email support, online training, invitations to local technical events, and visibility via the MicrosoftStartupZone Website.

So how do you qualify? To be eligible, you must, in part, be actively engaged in development of a software-based product or service, be a privately held company, have been in business for less than 3 years, and have less than $1 million in annual revenue.

If that sounds like you, hop over to the BizSpark Web site for full eligibility details and to complete the application process. Good luck!

Dave Johnson was employed by Microsoft Corporation at the time this article was written.