Unified Communications and IT Blog

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  One Simple Tweak to Improve Employee Retention and Hiring for Managed Service Providers

  posted by Stephanie Ragsdale on Monday, December 10, 2018

  Is your need to hire a symptom or the problem? Failure to retain your top talent can cause hiring problems, and stay interviews could be the solution Manged Service Providers need.

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  Section 179 is Cool, but Bonus Depreciation is Way Cooler

  posted by Matt Doty on Monday, December 03, 2018

  Move over Section 179 and make room! Did you know Bonus Depreciation is now 100%, making it a better tax deduction for your customers than Section 179?

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  How is Hardware as a Rental (HaaR) Different from a Lease and Hardware as a Service (HaaS)?

  posted by Jackie Schmid on Monday, November 26, 2018

  You've probably noticed we use the terms Hardware as a Rental® (HaaR®), Hardware as a Service (HaaS), and leasing regularly. Ever wonder what the actual difference and similarities are between them? Here are your answers.

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  Compensation in a Subscription World: Survey Observations

  posted by Ian Pugh on Tuesday, November 20, 2018

  One of the unique challenges of selling recurring revenue is how to craft a sales compensation plan that encourages the right behavior. Here are the five common comp pitfalls to avoid for subscription models.

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  How to Plan a Successful Corporate Event

  posted by Kristi Chambers on Thursday, November 15, 2018

  With the holidays around the corner, you might be thinking of throwing a celebration. Before you host any event, here are 5 must-haves to successful corporate event planning.

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  What Arnie left out of his IT Nation 2018 Keynote

  posted by Greg VanDeWalker on Monday, November 12, 2018

  Although ConnectWise covered how important As-A-Service is to the future of technology consumption, they failed to address a very crucial component during the keynote - Hardware as a Service (HaaS). Best-in-Class MSPs rely heavily on HaaS/HaaR models, here's why.

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  Partnering With Third Party Leasing Company VS. Using Cash to Finance Customer Purchases

  posted by Seth Thompson on Monday, November 05, 2018

  There are pros and cons to partnering with a finance provider and to using your own cash to finance technology solutions to your clients. We break down your options to make the best choice for your business.

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  Transitioning to Provide a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Offering

  posted by Brian Wells on Monday, October 29, 2018

  As National Cybersecurity month comes to an end, here's a look at the growing importance of security to SMBs and the need for MSPs to evolve their offering to meet these needs.

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  How a High-Growth MSP Is Using Windows 7 End of Life to Guarantee Customers Refresh and Upgrade Their Technology Every Time

  posted by Jackie Schmid on Tuesday, October 23, 2018

  Windows 7 End of Life is providing MSPs with an opportunity to move clients to an As-A-Service model, like HaaR. During this blog, we dive into how MSPs can make money with Windows 7 end of life and introduce you to a method that will guarantee your clients will upgrade their technology every time.

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  The Alta Group Podcast with GreatAmerica on the Evolution of Captive Leasing Programs

  posted by Greg VanDeWalker on Tuesday, October 16, 2018

  What does leasing have to do with blockchain, big data and artificial intelligence? The seemingly boring topic of captive leasing programs got interesting in a recent discussion.

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  How Monthly Recurring Revenue Benefits Unified Communications Solution Providers and MSPs

  posted by Cody Jandik on Monday, October 08, 2018

  Discover the top benefits of monthly recurring revenue and the impact an As-A-Service model can have on your business.

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  Create a Company Culture of Cybersecurity Awareness

  posted by Jay Allpress on Friday, September 28, 2018

  With the threat of security breaches becoming more prevalent, it's important to make sure your company is protected from all angles by making cybersecurity a part of your culture.

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  5 Tips to Personal Trade Show Success

  posted by Nick Nielsen on Monday, September 24, 2018

  Make the most out of your trade show events by following these tips from a seasoned traveler. Maximize your investments with tangible results and value you can bring back to the office.

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  Why Your Website is Your Best Salesperson and How to Optimize It

  posted by Stephanie Ragsdale on Monday, September 17, 2018

  Today, over two thirds of the buyer's journey is done online with your website as the salesperson. That's why it's important to keep it in top shape.

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  The 6 Biggest Growth Drivers for MSPs

  posted by Lee Rozeboom on Monday, September 10, 2018

  Take a look at some of the ways Paul Dippell, CEO of Service Leaderships, shows MSPs can drive their growth while maintaining their profitability and how financing can help.

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