Part of my MSP mission is to put the “B” — as in “business” — back in SMB! Woven into this blog is something that’s frequently overlooked in the real world of SMB consulting and completely absent in many courses taught at Microsoft Certified Technical Education Centers: business planning.
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My Take: Winter Technology Conferences
The technology conference space focused on small and medium business (SMB) managed services providers (MSP) remains crowded. As one or two shows disappear, a like amount emerges. Such is life
On the Road: Atlanta GA and Channel Journeys
A real do’er in the channel community, Rob Spee shares updates and insights into the channel for 2019. Spee recently exited the Big Data stats firm SAS and is primarily focused on his Channel Journeys thought leadership podcasts and more.
Small Business Saturday 2018 Contest Winner
Join everyone at SMB Nation in congratulating Alice Stevenson, CEO and founder of Geeks@Site, as the first recipient of our grand prize in the Small Business Saturday contest that concluded on November 24, 2018. Stevenson directs a multi-faceted technology solutions practice with niches in
Rules of 12: Gain Trust
I'm updating my original SMB Consulting Best Practices thesis from the Windows Small Business Server (SBS) era with new deep insights into what it takes to be a professional information technology services provider. I'll impart my thoughts over the next few weeks to help you start the year right as a managed services provider (MSP).
Year-ender: Look at Your SOPs!
In the recent Tech Tuesday segment on Northwest Digital News, I caught up with a busy Karl Palachuk at the NexGen conference in Anaheim, CA. Palachuk is best known for his exceptional operational acumen and
Why? Why Not!
SMB Nation members might wonder why I’m doing a motivational evergreen piece instead of more Geek Gifts this holiday season. The answer is simple. Man can not live by geeking alone. There is a time and place to look up and look in the mirror.