Small Business Technology

Cisco Gathers MSPs to Drive Small Business Recurring Revenues

Cisco Systems, ConnectWise, Sienna Group & Service Leadership executives educate small business partners about MSP recurring revenue models.

Cisco Partner Summit 2018: Live Blog Day One

Cisco Partner Summit 2018 Day One highlights include an MSP-centric session on recurring revenue services for SMBs, featuring ConnectWise CEO Arnie Bellini.

Can ConnectWise CEO Solve Managed Security Business Model for MSPs?

ConnectWise CEO Arnie Bellini will likely address cybersecurity & SMB risk management during IT Nation Connect 2018 sessions. Can automation deliver managed security profits for MSPs?

Cisco Systems Small Business Partner Push Accelerates

Cisco Systems launches small businss partner program enhancements. Partnerships with ConnectWise & IT Glue reinforce SMB- and MSP-friendly channel strategy.

Amazon, American Express Small Business Credit Card: 6 Potential Perks

Amazon and American Express launcha small business credit card with perks tied to Amazon Web Services (AWS), while also potentially pressuring traditional retailers like Office Depot and Staples.

WorkSmart Acquires CDI’s Managed Services SMB Clientele

WorkSmart acquires CDI Managed Services’ small & midsize business (SMB) clientele — which includes customers in Atlanta, Georgia & the New York Metro area.

Hurricane Michael: Small Business Disaster Recovery Loans, Financial Assistance Emerges

Following Hurricane Michael, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program offer low-interest financing to companies affected by the storm.

Continuum CEO Predicts MSP Market Consolidation: How Much, How Soon?

Continuum CEO Michael George calls on MSPs to pivot into managed security services; predicts 20 percent of U.S. MSPs will dominate 80 percent of U.S. managed services revenue by 2020. ConnectWise CEO Arnie Bellini & Datto CEO Austin McChord express different views on consolidation.

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.