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Two meshing gears, one yellow and one white, each with yellow arrows in the centre that point to each other, representing automation in the quote-to-cash process for MSPs.
Running a successful business requires efficient processes across all departments. Easier said than done, right?  Fortunately, the quote-to-cash process is an excellent area of opportunity to automate repetitive tasks, which allows you to: In this article, we will explore the benefits and...
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Scott Bauer
 | IN 
Two cartoon lightning bolts that represent how one can have a lightning-fast quote-to-cash process for MSPs with Quoter.
For many, being a one-person show is living the dream. As your own boss, you can shape your destiny and create a business that reflects your unique vision and values.  Running a business solo can be beneficial for several reasons: But one...
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Scott Bauer
 | IN 
Monetize IT Asset Disposal
For many MSPs across the industry, disposing of assets at the end of their lifespan can take too much time and money. Often, disposal is not incorporated into the assert lifecycle plans and left to be done manually by the...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
A star floating above a yellow centre bar between two white bars, representing one of the qualities that could make you an MSP sales legend.
What if you could be an MSP sales legend?  Someone who confidently goes into Zoom meetings, having all the right things to say.  Someone who can problem-solve on-the-fly, bringing the exact right solution to the prospect at the right time. ...
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Scott Bauer
 | IN 
A cartoon of a man in a pith helmet wearing a collared short-sleeve shirt and a backpack facing a map on a round table that he's drawing an X on, representing the creation of a plan for networking to grow MSP B2B sales.
As an MSP, navigating the complex world of B2B sales entails more than just delivering reliable tech services. It involves creating robust channels for business growth, fostering significant connections with other businesses, and nurturing durable relationships that increase your sales over time.  This comprehensive...
Smiling cartoon character with a collared white polo shirt and a pith helmet waving a celebration cracker while sitting in front of a yellow laptop, representing how sales is actually fun for MSPs.
Selling can be daunting, especially in B2B, where hybrid and remote workplaces are increasingly common.  The thought of approaching potential clients over Zoom, making pitches, and closing deals can send shivers down the spine of even the most seasoned professionals.  But...
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Scott Bauer
 | IN 
Data security
Data security has become one of the top priorities for business owners today. But while it is easy to talk about, becoming secure can take a lot of work. For businesses seeking data security, cyber liability insurance keeps them covered. ...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
ControlMap SOC 2 audit readiness assessment guide
Are You SOC 2 Certified? Chances are that customers or prospects have asked you. If you don’t already have a SOC 2 report, you likely struggled to answer. Your inability to confidently answer could be blocking a sale. That’s right...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
Cognition360 Business Intelligence
Getting an MSP off the ground is an immensely rewarding achievement. But growing beyond that has proven to be a tricky task for many. Starting small and growing your business takes a lot of time and effort to get right....
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
IT Asset Management Guide ITAM
IT Asset Management (ITAM) is an important part of an MSP. Learn about what ITAM is from procurement to disposal to help manage your clients better.
Backup Disaster Recovery for MSPs
You never want to find out a client doesn’t have backups. But MSPs regularly learn the hard way that their clients’ data isn’t as secure as it needs to be. Horror stories of MSPs onboarding new clients and uncovering incomplete...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
Power of Automation Backup Radar
Manual backup monitoring is becoming time-consuming. Data is the lifeblood of businesses, and ensuring its protection is paramount. MSPs play a crucial role in guarding their clients' data through backup monitoring. But with so much time spent on manual tasks,...
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ScalePad
 | IN 
SOC 2 and ISO 27001 for MSPs
As businesses become digitally mature, critical information is shared more often, and the need for improved data security rises. Cybersecurity concerns are growing, and the consequences of a data breach can be heavy for both clients and their MSPs. Policies...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
ITAD improves your cybersecurity
MSPs have to deal with disposing of hardware, but may not realize just how important the process of disposal really is.  At the same time, cybersecurity has become a priority for MSPs of all sizes. MSPs maintain backups, hardware, and...
Backup management leads to scaleability
Businesses rely on data for their operations. So, ensuring the protection and availability of critical data is essential—not just for compliance, but for survival. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) play a vital role in this domain. They offer backup management solutions...
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ScalePad
 | IN 
Client relationship and backup monitoring
Relationships between MSPs and clients come down to one thing: trust. Without trust, the whole relationship can slow down or break completely.  Building strong connections is reliant on high quality service. With one of the most important services being data...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
Backup compliance, backup monitoring, backup radar, automation,
Keeping clients’ data safe is the number one priority for MSPs who monitor backups. You never want a client to lose vital information in an emergency.  That’s why backup monitoring is vital.  Keeping data secure is just the beginning. For...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
Handshake showing just two hands from the wrists, representing relationship-building with an MSP's B2B clients.
This is a guest post submitted by Dialpad. In any type of business, your customers are your biggest asset. And maintaining a consistently great relationship with them is just as important in the world of B2B as it is for B2C...
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Scott Bauer
 | IN 
Backup Radar, Time saved, client communication, automation
To MSPs, time is often the most valuable resource they have. With so much involved with servicing clients, time becomes the limiting factor in their daily workflow.  That’s why so many MSPs are looking to automate more of their manual...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
IT asset disposition
When a client’s assets reach the end of their lifecycle, MSPs need a strategy to properly dispose of that hardware. With several options open to MSPs to manage the disposal of assets, it’s important to develop a consistent strategy to...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
Shining drawn graphic yellow gear icon connected to a three-way splitting process under it, with the right and left nodes represented by yellow rectangular prisms and the bottom by a yellow sphere.
CRM + Quoter = 🍞 + 🧈 A good CRM is an essential part of maintaining customer relationships. Up-to-date, rich detail on customer history turns into a powerful business asset over time. Right where the sale takes place, Quoter can...
First impressions are everything, and that’s especially true in the MSP industry. The client onboarding process is one of the most important times in an MSP’s relationship with them. When your MSP brings on a new client, you may be...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
The-pandemic-pivot
Now that the lockdowns and restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic have subsided, it’s time to look around as the dust settles. The IT managed services industry was crucial in ensuring that many other industries were able to remain productive and...
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ScalePad
 | IN 
Two overlapping yellow leaves inside a large drawn gear, representing smooth growth from standard operating procedures for MSPs.
Look under the hood of any MSP, and you’re bound to see some quirks.  The truth is that every organization does things a little bit differently. But just because you do things a certain way doesn’t mean it needs to...
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Scott Bauer
 | IN 
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