Many of you heard that ConnectWise acquired Perch Security. Now, if you’re not aware, ConnectWise is owned by private equity firm Thoma Bravo, as is SolarWinds. This is another in a list of channel acquisitions. The Big Four — Datto, ConnectWise, Kaseya and SolarWinds— continue to acquire additional pieces to build each oftheir technology stacks. The strategies are clear:Each is building an ecosystem to...
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Taking inventory of employee time is a great way to determine how employee efficiency can be improved. But even though this assessment is fairly straightforward, many MSPs avoid it. If this sounds like you, you’re in luck. There’s an even easier way to determine how many seats one support...
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Holding yourself accountable for your outcomes isn’t easy. But when you get together with a group of like-minded individuals, anything is possible. “The biggest barrier to success in my business is me — not afraid to say that,” Matt Fabela, President at People 1st, a San Francisco-based MSP, told...
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Change drives innovations. With all of the recent changes brought on by COVID-19, it’s time for your MSP to innovate. Innovation at its core is fairly simple to understand: It’s the creation, development and implementation of a new product, process or service, with the aim of improving efficiency, effectiveness...
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While MSPs have always focused on customer satisfaction, the COVID-19 crisis is changing the way MSPs are evaluating the services they’re delivering. MSPs traditionally evaluate delivery performance by reviewing various metrics, including customer satisfaction (CSAT) scores, help desk metrics, etc. But the COVID-19 crisis is forcing MSPs to reassess...
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A lot in the world has changed since youdrafted your 2020 business plan late last year. The COVID-19 pandemic has without a doubt transformed the way we live our lives and operate our businesses. Your customers have new expectations and are demanding more from you and your employees, so my question to you right now is this: Have you adjusted this year’s business...
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Without a doubt, getting your MSP business through the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging for MSPs. If you can successfully protect your business, you’re going to pull through and come out a stronger business on the other side. There are several ways you can protect your MSP business during the...
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The TruMethods team produced a lot of informative and relevant blog content in 2019, much of which received very positive feedback. There are a select few — a couple of which are focused on the increasingly complex cybersecurity threat landscape — that you should take some time to read...
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Asking customers for referrals is part of business. There’s no reasonto shy away from turning to customers when you’re looking to acquire new customers. If your customers are pleased with the services you’re providing, what better way for them to thank you than by sending business your way? When considering whether to ask a...
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As a vCIO, you should always be looking to improve the strategic conversations you have with your clients to establish yourself as a true strategic partner in their business. When presenting important items to a business owner or C-level decision-maker, it’s critical for vCIOs to write down feedback and...
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