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MSP tips for pay-per-click advertising
If you’re an IT service provider who’s interested in using online advertising but doesn’t know where to start, you’re not alone. In fact, 81 percent of the attendees at last week’s Intronis Partner-exclusive webinar on this topic are not currently...
The powerful form of marketing every IT service company needs to use
Pop quiz: What is the most profitable form of marketing that an IT service company can have as part of its marketing arsenal? Hint: It’s also the one marketing strategy that is rarely used to its fullest extent. Experts claim...
4 Simple ways for MSPs to improve their cold-calling skills
Cold calling gets a bad rap sometimes, and I think it’s mostly because it forces MSPs to go outside their comfort zone. After all, it’s a different skill set, and it takes patience to see results. Making excuses is much...
Avoid making this fatal MSP business mistake
When I was just a teenager, my father walked me into the local Burger King in Niagara Falls and introduced me to a man who would change my life forever. His name was Dennis, and he wasn’t a multi-million-dollar entrepreneur...
18 Do’s and Don’ts for 2016 Planning as an MSP
As we close in on the end of 2015, preparing for the new year is top of mind for many business owners, and if you’re like many of the MSPs we work with, you’re looking for some tips on how...
Advice for IT service providers from the host of CNBC’s The Profit
Marcus Lemonis, the investor that hosts the highly rated show The Profit on CNBC, says IT service providers that want long-term success need to start focusing more on the people, processes, and products that define their business.
How can I convince my customers that the cloud is secure?
Q: One of my customers is reluctant to store their data in the cloud because they’re afraid it’s less secure than an on-premise storage option. As their managed service provider, I know that cloud storage is the best option...
As a managed print service provider, how can I make the transition to managed IT services?
Q: I run my own managed print services company, and my SMB customers are starting to request additional IT services. So, I’m interested in making the transition to managed IT services so I can generate more recurring revenue for...
3 simple ways for IT service providers to boost social media success
Businesses (aka your customers) are becoming increasingly involved in social media. On average, businesses using social media spend nearly 2.5 hours a day on the varying platforms. And, studies show that more than 90 percent of businesses have some sort...
MSP Marketing tactics that will drive more sales
We know that growing your business is a top goal. However, broad goals like this can feel daunting without a plan in place. You can’t rely solely on word of mouth referrals to maintain consistent growth (though they should fit...
