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3 simple ways for IT service providers to boost social media success

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...

/ June 24, 2015
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Health care IT security: What IT service providers need to know

Health care IT security: What IT service providers need to know

Data breaches are on the rise in the U.S., increasing 27.5 percent in 2014, and health care companies in particular need to start being more vigilant. Earlier this year, Anthem, a major health insurance company, experienced a cyber attack that...

/ May 5, 2015
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Common cyber security mistakes your SMB customers are making

Common cyber security mistakes your SMB customers are making

Bad habits are hard to break, and that’s especially true when it comes to small businesses and cyber security. After all, it’s easy for SMBs to think “that will never happen to me,” and let things slide that end up...

/ April 22, 2015
How do I write a business plan

How do I write a business plan

Whether you’re a new MSP or an established service provider, you should take the time to create a business plan. It’s critical to ensuring the success and survival of your company. Having a few general goals in mind isn’t enough....

/ April 1, 2015
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IT service providers: How to find your purpose and own your brand

IT service providers: How to find your purpose and own your brand

What is your purpose? This is the single most important question every business must answer in order to effectively market and differentiate in today’s experience-driven marketplace. Forget everything else—vision, mission, values, brand pillars, operating principles, strategies, priorities. Get to the...

/ March 7, 2015