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      MSP Business

      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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      How to Have a Security Conversation with the Small Business That Doesn’t Want to

      By Kris Hansen
      - 5 December, 2017
      One of the biggest challenges with selling small business IT security is that they can think you’re on a cash grab. Kris Hansen looks at how to get the conversation going.
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      Ransomware: To Pay or Not To Pay?

      By Davey Winder
      - 1 December, 2017
      We spend a lot of time talking about how to defend your networks against ransomware, but what happens if you get hit? Should you pay up? Davey Winder looks at your options.
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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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      Eliminating the risk lurking beneath the surface of your business

      By Nick Cavalancia
      - 22 November, 2017
      Securing your customers’ networks is hard enough, but do you really know where the data is that needs protecting? Nick Cavalancia investigates.
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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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