Customer referrals are a powerful way for managed service providers (MSPs) to bring in new business. In fact, a potential customer is four times more likely to make a purchase when referred by a friend or colleague.
MSP Software and Hardware Tools
A successful managed services business requires the right technology stack. Some tools within the stack, such as remote monitoring and management software, may be obvious. Others, like finance and accounting tools, are less so. But in order to work as efficiently as possible, it's important to be sure your MSP technology stack addresses all of your business' needs. Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 01 – 05 June
What's new this week in the news for MSPs?
Azure Maps Previewed by Microsoft; USBCulprit Malware Group Stealing SE Asia Government Data; NASA Contractor Allegedly Attacked by DopplePaymer Ransomware Group; Valak Malware Lifting Credentials from Exchange Servers; Cisco Servers Hacked; More US Colleges Hit by Netwalker Ransomware; and Office365 Targeted with Phishing Scam. Let's see what's going on.
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17 MSP Statistics to Show the Value of Managed Services
Convincing businesses to leverage your IT services can be tough. What can you do to demonstrate the value your MSP provides to clients? Well, numbers are more persuasive than words. Here is a list of 17 statistics broken down into three categories for you to use the data to drive your MSP sales approach. Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 25 – 29 May
What's new this week in the news for MSPs? Docker and Microsoft Join to Make Azure Container Projects Simpler; Fake COVID-19 Map Delivers New Ransomware in Italy; Ransomware Are Using Virtual Machines to Deploy; Maze Hackers Leak Credit Card Data from the Bank of Costa Rica; a Russian Hacking Group Uses Gmail to Deliver Turla Malware Commands; and more.
10 Tips to Improve Customer Service
Nowadays every managed IT provider has access to the best-in-class software and hardware solutions. Technology and knowledge have become cheaper and more accessible than ever, so, to stand out from the crowd, you need to compete in your excellence at providing services. This means that the value of your services to your customers is based on how professional your approach is, not only to the provision of the technical component of your MSP services but also to communication.
Post-COVID-19 Technology Bundle for MSPs
Even though MSPs are constantly reevaluating their technology bundles to fit the needs of their customers, the COVID-19 crisis has forced them to completely rethink their approach to managed IT services.
Readjusting to the “new normal” is going to take businesses time, but MSPs should be the ones on the front lines assisting them with this transformational change, and, in many ways, they already have. Continue reading
How to Get Managed Services Client Referrals
Generating referrals from existing clients can grow your business significantly if you’re willing to dedicate enough time and resources to the effort. MSPs without marketing funds to allocate to other types of MSP marketing strategies — including content marketing, SEO, and influencer marketing — benefit from client referrals when the strategy behind the effort is well thought out and properly executed. Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 18 – 22 May
What's new this week in the news for MSPs?
Google Wins DOD Secure Cloud Management Solution Contract; Google Announces Cloud Next OnAir Event; EasyJet Is Hacked and Loses Nine Million Customer Records; New PipeMon Malware Using Windows Print Processors; NetWalker Ransomware Group Moving to Target Enterprises Only; and Texas Department of Transportation Hit by Ransomware Attack. Let's see what's going on.
Creating a Business Continuity Plan for Your Customers
Business Continuity introduction
Ηaving a robust business continuity and disaster recovery plan is essential. These plans outline strategies for ensuring your organization can continue operations in the face of disruptions. The following video, clarifies the distinction between business continuity and disaster recovery plans and guide you through the key steps involved in creating both. Discover how MSP360 can help you develop a comprehensive data protection that safeguards your business's resilience.
Data loss is a very real threat to business operations worldwide. However, many small to medium-sized companies often view protective or proactive actions as unnecessary.
For MSPs, it is important to be more than a reseller or service provider. It is equally necessary to become a business partner that can identify risks and threats and can recommend proactive actions and solutions to protect business operations if a disaster occurs. Continue reading
MSP Customer Retention: 5 Best Practices to Reduce the Churn
In today’s competitive business landscape, there is no real differentiator between the types of services offered by MSPs. This means that managed service providers must work harder than ever to ensure the survival of their businesses. You’ll lose out to the competition if you’re unable to bring in new clients consistently and retain existing ones. Continue reading
COVID-19 and Cybersecurity: Main Threats and Protective Measures
There’s an ancient Chinese curse that goes something like this: may you live in interesting times. To be perfectly honest, I’m hoping that these “interesting” times return to normal sometime soon. Continue reading





