Why the Channel Is Critical for Vendors and MSPs

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“They’d tried several vendors, but none of them wanted to do it. Then they came to us. They couldn’t believe someone actually cared.”

These are the words of one of our MSPs based in Canada, talking about a small setup they’d completed in the Caribbean. And it shows how the channel can get things done when major vendors cannot. But what is the channel exactly, and what does it do? More importantly, why is it so vital?

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What Is Business Partnering?: Working Together to Increase Your Reach

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As a managed service provider (MSP), your livelihood is tied to the tech and communication needs of other businesses. But in the US alone, 50% of businesses don’t even know that MSPs exist. This is a major hurdle new and established MSPs need to overcome to gain new customers and grow their business. However, it doesn’t have to be something that you tackle alone. All you need to do is skip right over searching for marketing agencies and focus on “what is business partnering” and the value it can bring to your brand awareness.

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Starting a Business Partnership Checklist: Plan for Success

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Forming a partnership with a vendor can be a daunting task. It’s not just about picking a product, signing a contract and reaching out only when there are issues, you need to choose a company that you can work closely with. Someone who you can build a partnership with that moves beyond simple transactions and encourages you both to build a strategy together. So while there are many benefits to becoming a partner in a business, you need to inspect each prospect carefully before making any commitments.

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Maintaining a Social Media Profile: The Basics for MSPs

Maintaining a Social Media Profile The Basics for MSPs
Modern marketing plans are incomplete without a social media strategy. Yet at Socialnamic, we see many companies dive into social media without just that — a strategy. Instead, they view it as more of a pastime than as a real source of business. And you know what? That mindset is a self-fulfilling prophecy, causing companies to make a significant time investment, but gain no clear return.

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