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      A guide to cold calling for MSPs

      By Danny Bradbury
      - 3 December, 2018
      Cold calling is something few MSPs enjoy, but using the right approach can make it an incredibly rewarding process. This article offers you practical advice on how to make it work for you.
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      Mac Terms to Know When Providing Mac Support

      By Brian Best
      - 27 April, 2018
      You may offer Mac support in your MSP business, but unless you actually speak the lingo, clients may still doubt your expertise, warns Brian Best.
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      The CEO loves his iPad - this is why you should love it too!

      By Brian Best
      - 23 March, 2018
      With the growing popularity of Mac devices, MSPs need to be careful when discussing support for the platform, warns our Mac expert Brian Best.
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      What Do Small Businesses Need to Be Thinking about in 2018?

      By Rick Miller
      - 2 January, 2018
      As we reach the end of 2017, Rick Miller discusses what the technology landscape will look like for small businesses in 2018.
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      Top 20 SysAdmin Blogs You Should Be Following

      By Dan Toth
      - 30 November, 2017
      Keeping on top of the latest trends and developments in technology is one of the biggest struggles for IT admins. Dan Toth looks at some of the best blogs to help you stay current.
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      5 Tips for Effective Social Media Marketing for MSPs

      By Pedro Pereira
      - 28 November, 2017
      Social media can become a core part of your marketing activities, however it needs to be handled properly. Pedro Pereira offers some top tips.
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      Natural Disasters a Reminder to Back Up Business Data

      By Pedro Pereira
      - 20 October, 2017
      Beyond the myriad threats businesses face from cyber attacks, they also have to be able to recover from the natural disasters—getting back up and running as quickly as possible is essential. Pedro Pereira looks at how companies can rise to this challenge.
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      10 Things to Consider When Writing MSP Contracts

      By Eric Anthony
      - 17 October, 2017
      Setting expectations and boundaries as early as possible with customers is crucial for MSPs. The way to do this is through your contract, explains Eric Anthony.
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      4 Steps to Managing Local Admin Rights

      By Nick Cavalancia
      - 28 September, 2017
      A lot has been written about the perils of giving out local admin rights from a data security perspective. In this blog, Nick Cavalancia offers advice on how you can effectively contain and manage these rights.

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