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Over the last year, small businesses have been the victims of more cyberattacks than ever, and these threats will only increase in 2025 and beyond....
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Evan Pappas
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Cybersecurity Compliance Overview With the massive increase in cyberattacks, data breaches, and ransomware against small businesses over the last few years, cybersecurity compliance programs have...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
As MSPs, you’re no stranger to the increasing cybersecurity threats that affect all businesses. But what may surprise your SMB clients is that they’re often...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
Yellow unlocked padlock with the keyhole visible on the side representing how recurring revenue is a key to MSP growth.
As Evan Pappas at ScalePad says: “Getting an MSP off the ground is an immensely rewarding achievement. But growing beyond that has proven to be a...
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Scott Bauer
 | IN 
Pocket watch representing a hidden way that repeated tasks in the MSP quoting process slows things down.
How much brainpower did it take to get to your desk today?  Not much, unless it’s a particularly rough Monday. Automatic thoughts and behaviors let us do...
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Scott Bauer
 | IN 
A yellow arrow in a white circle at the beginning of a 6 node linked process with 4 yellow circles ending at a larger yellow circle with concentric rings like a target, representing a multi-stage approval process for MSP quoting.
In today’s fast-paced business environment, having a streamlined and efficient approval process for quotes can significantly impact your organization’s productivity and success. Quoter’s new Manager Approvals enhancement...
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Sarah Howe
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MSP monitoring tools, Cognition360, data visualization
Missed obligations. Revenue leakage. Dissatisfied clients. For an MSP, the root of these problems often comes down to a mismanaged service agreement.   Relying on a...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
MSP monitoring tools, Cognition360, data visualization
As an MSP, you want to provide high-quality service to your clients, build trust, and create a sustainable and competitive business. But accomplishing all of...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
A white bag with a dollar sign on it representing time-saving tips in Quoter, presumably because time is money.
When you’re up at night, stressing about your business competition, do you ever think:  “I’ve got to win this race!” 🏎️ Speed Racer, also known...
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Scott Bauer
 | IN 
Everyone thinks their data is safe – until it isn’t. When it comes to data protection, the way MSPs think about security measures can often...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
If there’s anything that keeps an MSP up at night, it’s the idea of a backup failing when you need it most. Unfortunately for some...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
Cybersecurity audits can be a pain point for businesses as they struggle with the preparation required. If you don’t have the tools or the expertise...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
How to build a culture of compliance with the right tools
Building a strong internal culture is one of the hallmarks of long-term viability and success in business. But that doesn’t just apply to general workplace...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
Every client deals with risk from all parts of their business. For many, addressing these risks can be overwhelming. That’s where cybersecurity compliance comes in. ...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
White speech bubble with three black dots over top of a yellow speech bubble in the background, representing a collection of MSP podcasts.
The IT services industry moves quickly. Listening to some industry-specific podcasts is a productive way to stay on top of the trends and learn from...
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Scott Bauer
 | IN 
What is the true cost of slow, outdated workstations and laptops?  A Techaisle report on the effect of aging hardware estimates that an average of...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
Conversations between an MSP and their client are foundational to a successful business relationship. But with so much to manage, the dialogue between the two...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
Yellow toolbox containing a wrench and a slotted screwdriver, representing a box of Sales Operations tools for a MSP.
Sales is much more than creating and sending a quote. It’s a collaborative process that is overlooked by many SMBs. Over the last two years, team collaboration has...
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Scott Bauer
 | IN 
One of the biggest trends in the MSP industry is offering compliance services.  Of course, MSPs are trying to develop the service while still being...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
You’ve decided to offer compliance as a service, but how do you incorporate it into your MSP’s business plan?  As the importance of cybersecurity compliance...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
The need for businesses to become compliant with specific cybersecurity standards is becoming increasingly important in nearly every industry. MSPs and clients are looking to...
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Evan Pappas
 | IN 
Person's head with three dollar sign coins representing an MSP thinking about money problems from inaccurate quotes.
Sales quotes are the foundation for customer relationships, financial stability, and maintaining a competitive edge. When these quotes are inaccurate, it can have significant negative...
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Scott Bauer
 | IN 
You never want to see a client uninterested in meeting with your MSP. Yawns, glancing at the clock, shifting in their seat, all bad signs...
by 
Evan Pappas
 | IN 
Stylized binoculars representing the ability to follow something visually, as in tracking it like a hunter would his or her quarry.
After the Quote is sent to the customer (or prospect) you’re one step closer to the sale! However, your work is not yet done, and...
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Scott Bauer
 | IN 
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