CHANNEL INSIGHTS
A VAR's job isn't easy. Between decreasing margins, mergers & acquisitions, and difficulty finding and retaining talent- it seems sometimes you can't win. Then, unexpectedly, one more overwhelming problem appears making all the other problems seem small by comparison such as; Solutions providers sunsetting products, then forcing VARs to offer cloud solutions they themselves can no longer service and support (snatching away future opportunities).
- Redefining Cash? It’s More Than Bills And Coins
- Tips For Arming Organizations With The People And Tools Needed To Manage Unstructured Data
- How To Recession-Proof Your Business In 5 Steps
- ASCII Insight: MSPs Share Their Thoughts On Quiet Quitting
- Policy And Cash | Existing Global Legislation And Recommendations
- Webroot Managed Detection And Response (MDR) Purpose-Built For MSPs
- Leverage Trust To Grow Your POS Reseller Business
LEADERSHIP LESSONS
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![ASCII Insight Logo]( "ASCII Insight: MSPs Share Their Thoughts On Quiet Quitting")
In our ongoing quest to provide you with the best business advice possible, we’ve partnered with The ASCII Group and their members who are going to share their thoughts on timely topics or best business practices. In this article, six ASCII members answered our questions about quiet quitting.
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![Unavailable-GettyImages-1431037306]( "Filling The Void Left By Disappearing Products And Profit Opportunities")
A VAR's job isn't easy. Between decreasing margins, mergers & acquisitions, and difficulty finding and retaining talent- it seems sometimes you can't win. Then, unexpectedly, one more overwhelming problem appears making all the other problems seem small by comparison such as; Solutions providers sunsetting products, then forcing VARs to offer cloud solutions they themselves can no longer service and support (snatching away future opportunities).
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![Customer Diagram-GettyImages-886772948]( "Practical Advice About Helping Your Clients Choose The Right Solutions")
We discussed the problems VARs face when their solutions provider sunsets a product, leaving them with no choice but to offer solutions they don't want to because of a lack of support, the inability to service and support their clients, or any other reasons. We discussed alternative solutions then and, in this Q&A with nightclub/restaurant owner Tino Roncone, we explored what your clients are looking for when they are vetting you.
- Why Sell Self-Service Solutions In A Tough Economy
- VARs ‘Backup’ Their Business Model By Transitioning To Managed Services
- How SaaS Startups Can Overcome Regulatory Compliance Challenges
- Strengthening IT Security To Manage Remote Workforce Vulnerabilities
- Is Hyperautomation Just Hype Or Could It Help Companies Innovate Their Way Out Of Recession?
- How To Help Your Clients Ensure Cybersecurity In 2023
- A Peek Into 2023: How Will Cyber Look Tomorrow?
WHITE PAPERS & ARTICLES
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![Cash Management]( "Why ISVs Should Integrate Cash Recycling Into POS Systems")
Why ISVs Should Integrate Cash Recycling Into POS SystemsAs cash-handling industries such as retail and food service evolve, cost-efficient ways to process cash are a must. Mechanical and manual methods no longer adequately support businesses, as evidenced by the $50 billion of retail revenue lost yearly to theft. ISVs that integrate intelligent cash management solutions such as cash recyclers into their solutions help clients meet tough challenges, protect their businesses, and improve their chances at longterm success.
CASE STUDIES
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![Cash Is Still King]( "A New Approach To Handling Cash: Cash As A Service")
A New Approach To Handling Cash: Cash As A ServiceWhat if merchants had a way to accept cash payments without the costs and hassles of cash management?
FEATURED SUPPLIERS
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![total-touch-logo]( "Total Touch Point of Sale")
Total Touch Point of Sale is an integrated point of sale system designed to help Restaurant & Bar Owners increase sales and manage their business. It’s also designed to help Point of Sale Resellers maximize business growth and recurring revenue potential.
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![APG Cash Drawer, LLC]( "apg®")
At apg® we believe that brick-and-mortar retail connects people to their community, to each other, and drives business success. For more than 40 years, we have been supplying your communities and their retail and hospitality businesses with cash drawers through various partner channels.
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![Healthcare IT Channel Training Workshop]( "CompTIA")
CompTIA is the voice of the world's information technology (IT) industry.
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![ASCII Logo]( "The ASCII Group")
The ASCII Group is a vibrant community of independent MSPs, VARS and solution providers in North America. The organization offers members leveraged purchasing programs, education and training, knowledge sharing among peers, discounts on business services, and more. Founded in 1984 by Alan Weinberger, ASCII is the oldest and largest group of independent IT solution providers, integrators and VARS in the world.
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![RSPA logo white border]( "RSPA")
RSPA stands for Retail Solutions Providers Association. We are the only association dedicated to the retail technology industry.
POS & PAYMENT PROCESSING
ISV-SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
MULTI MEDIA
VAR INSIGHTS NEWSLETTERS
- 06.06.23 -- What If Your Clients Don't Want To Invest In A POS System?
- 05.30.23 -- 5 Ways To Enhance Your Business Reputation
- 05.23.23 -- Why You Shouldn't Recommend A Retail POS System For A Restaurant
- 05.16.23 -- Make The Switch From Cash Discounts To Dual Pricing
- 05.09.23 -- Cloud-Based Vs. Server-Based POS: How To Pick The Perfect System For You
FEATURED PRODUCTS
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![APG Series 100 Cash Drawer]( "Series 100 Cash Drawer")
Small in size, the APG Series 100 Cash Drawer does not compromise efficiency. It actually improves upon it because it increases the effectiveness of your workstation.
EBOOKS
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![Cloud]( "The MSP’s Guide To Building A Better Cloud Practice: Tips From MSPs For MSPs")
The MSP’s Guide To Building A Better Cloud Practice: Tips From MSPs For MSPsAs small and medium businesses (SMBs) continue to shift their workloads to the cloud, managed service providers (MSPs) can take advantage of this trend by building a cloud practice. Offering cloud-based managed services enables MSPs to better support customers moving workloads to the cloud and create new revenue streams.
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![Spyware Security Ransomware]( "A Comprehensive Ransomware Protection: Detection, Response, And Recovery")
A Comprehensive Ransomware Protection: Detection, Response, And RecoveryRansomware attacks can have serious financial implications for businesses, and ransom payment is just one complication. The business downtime associated with an attack can cripple revenue generation and the reputational damage to an organization that has been breached can take years to overcome.
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![cloud-storage--getty-- 1160813252]( "The MSP’s Guide To Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery On Azure")
The MSP’s Guide To Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery On AzureAs cloud adoption continues to grow among small and medium businesses (SMBs), Microsoft Azure has emerged as a popular option. When SMBs run workloads in Azure, they agree to a shared responsibility model. In this model, the cloud provider (Microsoft) assumes responsibility for the security and protection of the physical data centers, hosts, and network, while the user is responsible for everything else—including information and data, applications, and more.
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![Backup BCDR]( "BCDR Buyer’s Guide For MSPs")
BCDR Buyer’s Guide For MSPsWhen a client’s server goes down or is compromised in a cyberattack, managed service providers (MSPs) need an effective business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) solution to restore data and operations quickly, without sacrificing margin. That means industry-leading recovery technology from a vendor that is there to support you 24x7x365, no matter what. Simply put, you need a solution you can rely on. One that delivers peace of mind—for you and your clients.
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