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Three ways to use BCDR statistics to improve client satisfaction

Three ways to use BCDR statistics to improve client satisfaction

I sometimes wonder whether IT service providers feel like dentists. Think about it. We all know it’s the right thing to do, but none of us really looks forward to going to the dentist. In the same vein, I can...

/ September 9, 2015 / 1 Comment
How to buy a good prospecting list as an MSP — and what it should cost

How to buy a good prospecting list as an MSP — and what it should cost

One of the questions we are asked most often here at Managed Sales Pros is, “Where can I buy a GOOD prospecting list at a reasonable price?”

/ August 19, 2015 / 1 Comment
outbound marketing
Why MSPs need to combine inbound and outbound marketing to get results

Why MSPs need to combine inbound and outbound marketing to get results

One of the trickiest aspects of running a managed IT services business is effectively combining inbound and outbound marketing strategies for maximum results. To neglect either inbound or outbound marketing in favor of the other is a costly mistake. By...

/ July 20, 2015 / 1 Comment
Ask an MSP Expert: How to use PPC advertising to elevate your MSP marketing efforts

Ask an MSP Expert: How to use PPC advertising to elevate your MSP marketing efforts

  Q: I’m an established managed service provider and just opened another office in a nearby metro area where there’s tons of new prospects— and tons of competition. One of my friends suggested using pay per click advertising as a...

/ June 22, 2015 / 1 Comment
managed service customers
How to retain managed service customers

How to retain managed service customers

You courted your SMB clients. You wooed them. You got them to sign that SLA, and now you’re married. But how do you keep the love alive?

/ June 10, 2015 / 1 Comment
strategy
4 Things MSPs need to start doing to close the marketing skills gap

4 Things MSPs need to start doing to close the marketing skills gap

Managed service providers built their businesses on a strong technical foundation and developed a solid sales team, and that used to be enough. But as the channel gets more crowded and more solutions move to the cloud, MSPs need to...

/ March 17, 2015 / 1 Comment
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Cold calling tips for MSPs: How to respond to “We already have that”

Cold calling tips for MSPs: How to respond to “We already have that”

If you’ve added cold calling to your sales and marketing strategy, you’ve likely been told “No, thank you!” in more ways than you can count.  Rejection and objections are part of the process, and there are multiple ways to navigate...

/ March 11, 2015 / 1 Comment