Small Business
ChannelE2E offers news and trends on small business cloud technology for CSPs, MSPs, VARs, ISVs, IT distributors and partners in the IT channel.
Family Business Succession Planning
Should you acquire your family’s business from your parents? Find your answer with these eight succession planning considerations & tips.
Datto CEO Austin McChord: Autotask, Networking Acquisitions Performing Well
Datto CEO Austin McChord offers updates on the Autotask and Open Mesh networking acquisitions; R&D priorities like PSA (professional services automation); the managed security services sector; and more.
Zendesk Acquires Base: ITSM Meets SMB Salesforce Automation Software
Zendesk acquires FutureSimple Inc. and Base, a small business salesforce automation software platform, CEO Mikkel Svane confirms. The move further blurs the line between IT service management (ITSM) and sales team automation.
Office Equipment, Managed Print and Supply Companies Merge
Two Kentucky office supply companies with some Canon managed print services expertise are merging. Kerr Office Group and Office Environment Company combine businesses.
Will New U.S. Law Ease Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)?
The United States passes law that may ease small and midsize business ownership transition to employees. Will the Main Street Employee Ownership Act truly boost ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) initiatives?
George Mach, Gary Pica Explain Apex IT Group Transformation, MSP Ownership Transition
How Apex IT Group CEO George Mach (holding scissors) tapped financial partners & mentors (Gary Pica, Howard Borochaner & Bob Penland) to build a top-notch MSP. And how Mach ultimately acquired 100% of the business.
ICS Acquires JB Kane For Central New York IT Services Expansion
Managed IT services provider ICS acquires JB Kane, a Liverpool, New York-based IT consulting firm and HP Inc. partner. The deal strengthens ICS’s Central New York presence.
Century Business Technologies Buys Dynamic Computer Solutions
Century Business Technologies and Dynamic Computer Solutions — two Kansas City MSPs — combine their companies. Their IT experience extends all the way back to the Commodore 64.
HP Acquires Office Equipment Partner Apogee for $500 Million
HP acquires European office equipment dealer (OED) Apogee for roughly US$500 million. SMB & midmarket push into managed print services accelerates. Will deal raise questions about potential channel conflicts?
Baby Boomer Retirements Fuel Small Business Acquisitions, Exits
Small business mergers, acquisitions and exits reach record levels. Among the reasons: Baby Boomer entrepreneurs sell their businesses, unlock net worth and fund retirement plans, according to BizBuySell.