As a managed services provider (MSP), you likely entered this line of business because you wanted to help organizations optimize their IT infrastructures, get the most out of their technology, and become a helpful and strategic business partner. What started as a dream has now turned into a full-time business—one that you must ensure remains successful. Now, it’s probable that you didn’t earn your MBA to become an MSP, but now that you’re in charge of your business you need to become well-versed in the business-side of things—like finances, accounting, and mergers and acquisitions. For exampl ..read more

As you know, Continuum merged with ConnectWise at the end of 2019 - an exciting venture for us all ..read more

As the world deals with the unprecedented consequences of COVID-19, you may find yourself working remotely for the first time or more than ever before. Without face-to-face meetings, passing conversations with colleagues, lunch breaks, and general social interactions, you might be left wondering how to fill pockets of time throughout your day ..read more

Have you ever been a part of a professional community or peer group or considered joining one? In such groups, many business leaders turn to their peers for advice on how to grow, both professionally and personally ..read more

Take a look around - the MSP landscape is changing and evolving. Our industry is moving faster than ever and if we’re not careful to keep up, we may miss out ..read more

Everyone loves a good infographic. Why? Because they provide a quick and easy way to visually share information with readers, followers, and website visitors. Building these assets can be fun, but it’s important to understand the basics before you start creating your own. In this post, we share an easy-to-follow process for creating engaging infographics that will generate some good marketing results ..read more

As a managed services provider (MSP), you likely entered this line of business because you wanted to help organizations optimize their IT infrastructures, get the most out of their technology, and become a helpful and strategic business partner. What started as a dream has now turned into a full-time business—one that you must ensure remains successful. Now, it’s probable that you didn’t earn your MBA to become an MSP, but now that you’re in charge of your business you need to become well-versed in the business-side of things—like finances, accounting, and mergers and acquisitions ..read more

Cybersecurity is top-of-mind for virtually every technology service provider out there. Not only is it constantly in the news, but we’re the ones seeing firsthand how big of an impact it can have when a business can’t get security right. Your customers need more comprehensive cybersecurity. In fact, 93% of small businesses say they would switch their MSP for the right security offering. It’s clear that the battle has changed, and now you need the right weapons to win ..read more

Today, January 28, is Data Privacy Day. Championed by the National Cyber Security Alliance, Data Privacy Day draws attention to how data is used, some of the risks involved, and why you should treat your valuable data and your privacy with respect ..read more

Today, business professionals that do not consider cybersecurity a top concern may be living under a rock—and in actuality, the modern threat landscape should make them want to hide under one. Managed IT service providers are realizing the importance of offering their clients security services because of, well, the numbers. The following ten statistics illustrate current cybersecurity threats to businesses, holes that leave many organizations vulnerable to cyber attacks, and the repercussions of not having a robust security strategy in place in today’s tumultuous IT landscape. Cons ..read more