quick start guide to managed services

Quick Start to Managed IT Services

Richard TubbIndependent Consultant - Providing Expert Help to IT Companies

www.tubblog.co.uk

Quick Start to Managed Services

• This is an interactive session – if you have a question, put your hand up. I’ve also allocated time at end purely for questions.

• You can also ask questions after the session on Twitter @tubblog and @CompTIAUK

• If your mobile phone goes off, I’ll assume you’re trying to get my attention and so encourage everyone in the room to turn and face you

What is Managed Services?

"Proactive, flexible, trusted relationship for IT“- CompTIA UK Channel Community members

Why not use Break/Fix?

How to sell Managed Services

Focus on the Value, not time

So… what is it we’re paying you for?

Always be demonstrating value

• Reporting, Reporting, Reporting

• Customer surveys

• Quarterly Business Reviews

• Site Visits (even if you can actually do the work remotely)

Strategic Alliances

Additional Services

If you read just one book…

Further Resources

• www.mspbusinessmanagement.com – MSP advice from top industry experts

• www.mspcomparison.com – Compare different MSP market tools

• www.channelcommunity.co.uk – CompTIA UK Channel Community

Free Stuff

• Visit CompTIA stand today and ask William or Kris for a copy of the “Quick Start Guide to Managed Services”

• Pass me your business card and I’ll send you a copy of my Whitepaper - “The Top 7 Mistakes Managed Service Providers Make”

Questions?

Four ways to connect with me to continue the conversation

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