We’re excited to introduce MSP360 Managed Backup 7.0, with the new Backup Storage Browser feature, the ability to seamlessly add network shares to the backup plan source directly from the management console, Windows Server restore directly to cloud-based virtual machines, an Overdue status for endpoints on the Computers page, and the ability to authorize computers in a single user flow with a new Authorize group action. Continue reading
MSP Client Offboarding Checklist
One day you will lose a customer. Whether it’s due to a highly competitive market, a critical misunderstanding, or the changing landscape pushing the client out of business, to name just a few possibilities, it happens even with the most professional and the best-managed IT providers on the market.
5 Actions MSPs Can Take to Retain Top Talent
With unemployment as low as it is in the technology space, MSPs are having a difficult time not only finding top talent but retaining it. While this isn’t good news for MSPs, they can overcome this HR challenge by simply putting their employees first.
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BCDR: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Basics
BCDR stands for “business continuity and disaster recovery.” This term aggregates the strategy and the collection of approaches that a business needs to implement in order to keep at least mission-critical functions up and running during and after any unplanned event or a disaster.
News You Might’ve Missed. 29 June – 03 July
What's new this week in the news for MSPs?
App2Container tool by Amazon makes its debut; many US websites hit in WastedLocker ransomware attacks; Maze ransomware allegedly strikes Xerox; and, new Thiefquest data wiper using ransomware in its attacks. Let's see what it's all about.
MSP Client Onboarding Process
If you’re onboarding clients, it means you’re adding new business and generating more revenue, but the more clients you onboard, the more likely it is you’re going to make a mistake. That’s why developing an onboarding process to ensure everything is in order is essential for growing MSPs. Continue reading
Building MSP Organizational Structure
If everything’s going according to plan, you’re landing more clients, generating additional MRR and scaling your organization, but as your business transforms into a powerhouse, your MSP organizational structure undergoes significant changes, and if you’re not careful with the framework, you can find yourself in a bit of a dilemma. Continue reading
How to Turn Your MSP Prospects into Clients
So you've got a prospect meeting. This is every MSP’s dream; it’s your time to shine. You’ve got a prospective client interested in switching providers. While this is a great opportunity for you, there are plenty of ways things can go sideways. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to prepare, how to handle the meeting, and what you can do to turn the “prospect” into a client. Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 22 – 26 June
What's new this week in the news for MSPs?
Nutanix introduces new services to help pandemic-affected companies; AWS launches Amazon Honeycode; Maze ransomware allegedly strikes LG Electronics; newcomer WastedLocker ransomware leveraging fake program updates; and CLOP Ransomware hits Indiabulls group. Let's see what it's all about.
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Guide to Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) for MSPs
A Quarterly Business Review (QBR), also known as a business review or executive business review, is a face-to-face meeting between MSPs and clients that takes place once per quarter. Its purpose is to review their partnership and discuss how the MSP can better support the client’s business goals. Continue reading
Azure CLI vs PowerShell: What Is the Difference?
Before we talk about Azure PowerShell vs Azure CLI, first of all, we need a bit of background. Both are available in the Azure cloud or you can use them remotely from your workstation. On your workstation, you will have to install a module, which we will explain later, but both are available in Azure Cloud Shell. Azure CLI is short for the Azure command-line interface. Continue reading
Selling Hardware? Be Transparent with Your Markups!
Many MSPs rely on selling hardware as a way to generate additional revenue. While this source of revenue can help MSPs to boost their top lines, it can also create unwanted friction between them and their clients if they’re not initially straightforward about marking up hardware products. Continue reading