As vCIOs, our focus is often on the bigger picture—developing IT roadmaps that align with the goals of the entire organization. While this is essential,
Many books have been written about morning routines that often come with a list of activities: waking up early, meditation, gratitude exercises, journaling, and working
As MSPs, cybersecurity is at the core of everything we do. From ransomware attacks to phishing scams and zero-day vulnerabilities, the threats are relentless. It’s
Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) are vital for building long-term client relationships and ensuring their IT strategy aligns with their business goals. But how can your
Asking the right questions is crucial for the success of an alignment session. To help you get the most out of these meetings, we’ve put
To excel as a vCIO, adopting the right mindset is crucial. Let’s explore effective strategies for creating strong client relationships and establishing yourself as an
Starting a role as a vCIO can be both exhilarating and daunting. Understanding the details of vCIO services and identifying your initial steps are critical
In 2003, we started our MSP, but it wasn’t until a startling wake-up call a few years back that I truly understood the core of
As an MSP, understanding your clients’ core needs and goals is not just beneficial—it’s imperative. In our MSP, vCIO services have been marked by a
In this episode of “vCIO Talks”, Simon chats with Bryan Lukralle, VP Client Strategy at Charter Technology Solutions (CTS). Charter Technology Solutions is an MSP
Do you ever feel bad presenting a budget to your client and find yourself thinking “What are they going to say?” or “It’s too much,
We all know that compensation is a driver of behaviour. Choosing the right objectives to give bonuses to vCIOs is critical to get the behaviour
Ditch the quarterly business reviews! I have never been a fan of the term “quarterly business review” (QBR) for a bunch of reasons. For one,
Your standards are your DNA as an MSP. If someone was to log onto to one of your client’s network, they should almost be able
We all have clients that just won’t approve any projects and their infrastructure just keeps getting older and older. It’s so bad that it becomes
There is nothing I hate more than spending time preparing a great roadmap and budget that addresses all the business objectives as well as gaps
How to find great people with your vCIO role. Every MSP I speak to is struggling with recruiting right now. This is probably true for
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