Planning
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Don’t Let Uncertainty Destabilize Relationships During M&A Activity
8/26/2016
When it comes to growth, companies have two choices; try to grow organically or acquire the products, market share, geographies, and talent to expand and improve profits through a merger or acquisition. By Christoph Schell, President of the Americas Region, HP Inc.
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ISV Valuations: Exposing The Silent Power Play Between Integrated Software Vendors And Payments Processors For Ownership Of The End-User Relationship
8/18/2016
Valuations for ISV platforms with payments integration, and payments processing companies which have vertically integrated high margin, high growth software platforms with measurable EBITDA contribution, are on the rise. The level of M&A activity for both is striking.
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4 Ways Automation Improves Business Productivity
8/10/2016
Productivity is something everyone aims to improve upon. Whether you are a business owner, part of the sales team, handle customer service, or manage the organization’s IT infrastructure, there is always room to improve.
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How Tech Is Aiding Project Management In Business
8/2/2016
Technology has changed everything — from the way we keep in touch with our friends and family, to the way we date, shop, and even diagnose our illnesses. By Jessica Foreman
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Habits Of A Profitable MSP
8/1/2016
It is safe to say that most people start businesses with profits in mind. By Rayanne M. Buchianico, EA, ABC Solutions, LLC and ASCII Group Member Since 2016
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Management Is Most Vulnerable To Attacks
7/19/2016
As cyberattacks escalate, enterprises need to be aware of vulnerabilities and protect accordingly. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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MSP Pricing Mistakes You Will Make
7/15/2016
Even seasoned, 10-year veteran MSPs wrestle with how to price their services. Moreover, no matter how you roll your managed services, whether you either are offering only one plan or have broken your offerings into tiers, you will certainly hit some bumps along the way. By Joshua Liberman, President, Net Sciences, Inc., ASCII Group Member Since 2013
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Guiding Principles For Taking Your Organization Into The Digital Age
7/13/2016
For some businesses, making the transition into a fully digital company is part of their normal business strategy. Tech companies, for instance, have no choice but to keep up with the times, and that requires the digital transformation. Other companies that might not have tech ties, however, may find transitioning into a digital business to be a significant challenge. By Rick Delgado, contributing writer
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The Best Management Advice I Ever Received
7/7/2016
When I first started managing, I thought a lot about myself: how I was doing with my team, how I didn’t want to be a terrible manager, things I could do to become a great manager. Yet when I first started out, the advice I got was “it’s not about you anymore.”
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Considering An Exit Strategy: A Business Legacy Conversation
7/1/2016
We’ve been reviewing some of the information around business valuation and legacy. Part of that includes evaluating how you begin planning for your exit from the business. It will happen someday.