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      How automation can be a point of difference for your business

      By Greg Lissy
      - 4 October, 2018
      Automation can help you do things faster and improve your efficiency. Greg Lissy explains how this can ensure you stand out from your competition.
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      Do You Feel Like You’re Working in an IT Sweatshop?

      By Eric Anthony
      - 10 August, 2018
      If you’re doing the same thing day in day out, it can be soul-crushing for you and your techs. Eric Anthony offers some advice.
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      As an MSP, How Do You Charge for Travel?

      By Eric Anthony
      - 22 March, 2018
      Knowing how to manage and charge for your client travel expenses can be a challenge for MSPs. Eric Anthony looks at the options. 
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      How will proposed additions to HIPAA provisions affect MSPs?

      By Jeff Hardee
      - 27 April, 2017
      Two new provisions are under consideration for HIPAA by the end of 2017. SolarWinds MSP sales engineer Jeff Hardee looks at what this could mean for MSPs.
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      BYOD: Bring Your Own Destruction!

      By Karl Palachuk
      - 26 January, 2016
      The number of personal devices now being attached to corporate networks is a huge concern for MSPs. Karl Palachuk offers advice on how to create a solid BYOD policy.
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      Three ways to reduce costs of supporting your clients

      By Richard Tubb
      - 15 December, 2015
      When it comes to improving your efficiency as an MSP, Richard Tubb offers three ways to reduce costs and support your client more effectively.
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      Get yourself ahead, Part 2: Operating Systems

      By Fred Ferrell
      - 13 July, 2015
      In the second of a four part series, Fred Ferrell looks at OS (Operating Systems) certifications.
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      Keep up or catch up!

      By Karl Palachuk
      - 16 September, 2014
      Don't let maintenance projects mount up! Karl Palachuk shares some great advice to make these tasks more manageable!
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      5 things to consider when pricing your MSP Services

      By Debbie Thomson
      - 7 August, 2013
      Pricing is one of the most important things to consider when becoming an MSP - These 5 tips will help you get it right!

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