ECM Articles
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7 Distributor Offerings You Can’t Neglect Any Longer
6/19/2012
Four value-added distributors share the most overlooked services you should be taking advantage of.
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Three Pain Points Small VARs Can Fix Now
5/21/2012
The latest Gartner research shows that SMBs worldwide spent $860 billion in 2011, and that spending is expected to surpass the $1T mark by 2014. It’s no surprise why a VAR would focus on this market. By Jay McCall, networking and managed services editor, Business Solutions magazine
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Who’s Your Daily Source For Channel Talk?
4/20/2012
If you’re looking for in-depth features, peer case studies, and thought-provoking trends articles on the technologies you currently sell (or might in the future), Business Solutions magazine has got it covered.
But, where do you turn to for channel advice in the days between issues? By Mike Monocello, editor in chief, Business Solutions magazine -
Your Future Success Lies In Selling Solutions
3/22/2012
If you’re a solutions provider, and not someone who just resells tech products, this should be an exciting time for you. Advancements in time-tested technologies, the emergence of new technologies, and an economy that’s encouraged the adoption of time- and cost-saving solutions have all combined to create an environment perfect for true solutions providers. By Sue Bresee, Publisher, Business Solutions magazine.
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It's Not Too Late To Start Selling Managed Services
3/19/2012
Sometimes the events I attend and the company I’m around give me a one-sided view of the state of the channel. Here are a few examples: Within the past few months, I’ve attended PSA (professional services automation) vendor ConnectWise’s IT Nation event, which I followed with master MSP (managed services provider) and HaaS (hardware- as-a-service) vendor CharTec’s Academy training event.
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Self-Assessment: Are You Ready To Sell IP Security?
2/16/2012
The traditional sales channels for analog solutions are the alarm and security dealers out there who pretty much just stick to security.
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Don’t Be An MPS Hater
2/15/2012
This MSP's (managed services provider's) MPS (managed print services) sales pitch is leading to more BDR (backup and disaster recovery) and VDI (virtual data infrastructure) sales and 100% projected revenue growth.
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How Do You Measure Success?
2/15/2012
As I speak with readers on a daily basis, I’m often reminded of my time as a VAR. We were a bunch of high-energy, tech-savvy kids with a passion for network solutions. However, we were clueless when it came to actually running a business.
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Do You Look Like Every Other VAR?
1/17/2012
As I interview VARs each month for Business Solutions magazine, one of the challenges I face is finding the one or two traits or behaviors that separate a successful VAR from a mediocre one. By Jay McCall, Networking and Managed Services Editor, Business Solutions magazine.
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Expand Your Business With Managed Print Services
1/17/2012
MPS presents a lucrative opportunity for VARs willing to invest in staffing, education, and training.