June 2010         IT Solutions and Managed Services Provider Newsletter     Over 30,000 Readers and Growing!
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MSP University FREE June Webinar Course Highlight
How Managed Services Providers Can Use Linkedin Effectively
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Welcome to MSP University
Enjoy the Summer Solstice

Solstice derives from a combination of Latin words meaning "sun" + "to stand still." As the days lengthen, the sun rises higher and higher until it seems to stand still in the sky.

As a major celestial event, the Summer Solstice results in the longest day and the shortest night of the year. The Northern Hemisphere celebrates in June, but the people on the Southern half of the earth have their longest summer day in December.

(from Wikipedia.com)
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  • Transition existing break-fix customers to Managed Services clients
  • Market to the right prospects and close Managed Services business
  • Choose the right tools and technology to maximize your efficiencies as an MSP
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MSP University FREE June Webinar Course Highlight
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Closing the Deal - How to Make Signing your Managed Services Agreements Irresistible to your Clients
 
The value of your services and how well you deliver them doesn't matter if you can't close your opportunities...
 
This webinar training course covers how to close Managed Services business in 3 appointments or less, and walks you through each step of your first appointment-and your second, and your third, then teaches you to conduct a client needs analysis that reveals you as the expert and provides you with key talking points and strategic answers to the most common objections to Managed Services.

This webinar training course also covers the details of the managed services sales process and covers the strategic details of a Proposal, Cost Savings Analysis, and Managed Services Agreement.

Finally, this webinar training course reveals a Managed Services sales technique so unique, it nearly forces your prospects to sign your Agreement and empowers you to close the deal!  

The associated downloadable collateral for this webinar course includes:

A 17-page "Closing the Deal" handout, including a prospect-facing Managed Services PowerPoint presentation and the most common objections to  Managed Services and how to overcome them
Managed Services New Client Savings Analysis Example 
Managed Services New Client Savings Analysis Template
After completing this webinar course, you will understand how to effectively conduct each of a series of 3 prospect appointments, and be able to utilize MSP University's New Client Cost-Savings Analysis tool to sell on value and increase your Managed  Services profits with the collateral provided.

How Managed Services Providers Can Use Linkedin Effectively
If you are a managed services provider and are looking to build your business and your reputation, Linkedin just might be your answer. Linkedin is currently the largest professional network on the web with over 65 million members. Linkedin is a place for businesses just like yours to exchange knowledge and ideas with other professionals, to become noticed in your field, to find new clientèle and ultimately to grow your business.

Here are 4 tips to help you use Linkedin effectively:

1. Create Your LinkedIn Profile Page:

The profile page on Linkedin can be a very powerful tool for your business. While just having a profile page will index you on search engine sites, building a top notch profile will get you high page rankings and set you apart from your competition. Be sure to completely fill out your profile and include important elements like an image (usually your company logo), specific details about the services your company provides, products offered, company experience, company recognition and awards along with anything else you think is pertinent.

2. Use LinkedIn to Connect With Others

Once you have your profile up and running, making connections is the next step. Use the search tool and find people you know and connect with them. You will want to connect with an array of people including your close personal friends and all of your current business contacts, including any current customers.  It is also important to find people from your past like former business associates, former employers, former classmates and more. You never know which person you make a contact with could lead you to your next big client.

Click here to read the rest of How to Use Linkedin Effectively!
 
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR OUR JULY BOOT CAMP
IN CHICAGO, IL JULY 21st-23rd 2010!
 
 
Register now to receive:
  • 3 Days of intensive IT Business, Sales & Marketing and Service Delivery Training - a $2,995 value!
  • 4 Reference Books and their companion comprehension tests - a $500 value!
  • Service Leadership Index™ Solution Provider Fundamentals Profitability Benchmark - a $129 value!
  • DISC Behavioral Profile - a $45 value!
  • Boot Camp On-Boarding Call - a $99 value!
  • Interaction with over 100 of your peers and key Manufacturer, Vendor and Fulfillment Partner Sponsors - priceless!
 
TRACK 1 - CEO OPERATIONS
TRACK 2 - SERVICES SALES 101
TRACK 3 - SERVICE DELIVERY
TRACK 4 - MARKETING

Give us 3 days, and we'll give you the tools and techniques to transform your IT practice into an effective, repeatable revenue generator.

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Here are just a few of the accomplishments MSP University achieved in the month of May:
 
 


  • MSP University announces new Service Delivery Panel at Boot Camp in CA
  • MSP University announces new Marketing Track for all upcoming Boot Camps
  • MSP University conducts second Quarterly Retreat of 2010
  • MSP University conducts strategy session with gloStream in MI
  • MSP University meets with Premium Partner organization at its offices in CA
  • MSP University conducts strategy session with CompTIA in IL
  • MSP University releases 3 new marketing videos
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Please forward this newsletter to anyone that might benefit and have a prosperous month!
 
Sincerely,
 
Erick Simpson
Vice President & CIO
MSP University
7077 Orangewood Ave., Suite 223 Garden Grove, CA 92841
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