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The Backup Bible for MSPs is a free eBook written by veteran IT professional and content writer Eric Siron. Download your free copy now. The following is a foreword for the book written by SMB Nation Founder and CEO Harry Brelsford.

Most small business owners say they work at least 50 hours a week.  That is a lot of time doing the same things and having the same responsibilities.  Have you ever thought am I in the right role?  Would I be better in sales, or behind the scenes?   

A slew of cyber attacks have taken place this year dominating many news headlines. With cyber attacks on the rise, we're conducting a research study to better understand how you are protecting your clients, and what education we can bring you in the future.  

With the recent attacks on Kaseya, it is more apparent than ever that ransomware attacks have become a prolific problem which IT exports can’t keep up with .  In 2021 the once quite problem has turned into a major security issue nationwide.  With the cybersecurity industry stretched thin, and MSPs doing

With much of the world opening back up, and people getting back to the new normal, many are asking what is the future of events?  Will they be in person, online, or a hybrid model of both in person and online?  With many people waiting for in-person events to come back in some form, most people agree the value of face to face events in the past where taken for granted. 

While cybersecurity grows, businesses are facing a severe cybersecurity labor shortage.   With a huge growth in the cybersecurity industry the need for qualified security professionals has dramatically increased, leaving many companies vulnerable to attacks.  Although experts have been tracking cybersecurity for more than a decade the series of recent attacks on major digital security companies has been a wakeup call for many companies, adding to the shortage even more. 

In March of 2021 the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law to continue the efforts to help with the impacts of Covid-19. The passing of this act expanded the employee retention credit from $5,000 in 2020 to up to $28,000 for 2021 with a combined total of $33,000 for both years.

Are you looking for a podcast that will help you grow your business? The RocketMSP Podcast is an MSP Driven podcast that brings MSP business owners, channel vendors, and other interesting people together in one place to learn more about products that are available and how to use them.

There are a lot of conversations in tech going on, on LinkedIn, and Facebook and other areas about diversity of inclusion.  With all this talk what really is Diversity and Inclusion and how does it affect your business?   According to google  “Diversity and inclusion are two interconnected concepts—but they are far from interchangeable.

With the increased availability of 24-hour news from a variety of sources and outlets, there is no lack of consuming the news.  As  MSP’s and business owners it is important to stay up to date on the latest news, technology and events in the industry.  Have you checked out Channel Happy Hour? 

 By Gary Audin

Certifications can boost your MSP sales. Certifications can be used to evaluate you as an MSP and your employees. They can help the MSP in an interview. Certifications are best for those who do not have considerable work experience in IT products, services, and technology.

As a business owner and leader you may hear the term peer group tossed around.  But what does it really mean?  A peer group is typically a group of likeminded  CEOs, entrepreneurs or business leaders that, ideally, have linear roles in similar size businesses.  These professionals get together in general working groups to support each other, solve difficult challenges, evaluate opportunities, and develop strategies that help members achieve things that they wouldn't usually achieve on their own.