Three Crucial Tips For Creating a Successful MSP
There is no set formula for MSP success, but learning from those who have paved the way is a great source of insight as you seek your own path to success. But remember, running a successful business requires more than just passion and knowledge.
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Think About Where You Want to be in Your Business
MSP owners should consider where they want to be and what their ultimate business goals are. The cash flow quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki can serve as a helpful guide. The quadrant uses the letters E, S, B, and I to represent the four different methods of generating income.
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• Employee: Most of us have worked as employees for someone, whether we were flipping burgers or answering phones. You work for someone else and trade your time for money to produce an income. You may not have a lot of responsibilities, but when you stop working or the business closes, your income will also stop.
• Self-employed: This is more like owning a job. You don't own a business, and you have more control over the type of work you do, but you are still exchanging your time for money, whether you're a dentist, realtor, insurance agent, or freelancer. The main problem with this approach is that when you don't work, you don't get paid. And if you want something done, you must do it yourself.
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Learn More• Business owner: This is where you find people to produce your income for you. You own a business, and you lead people. A “B person” will understand that if they want something done right, they need to find the best person to do the job. A “B” is a master delegator, finding people to handle sales, marketing, operations, finance, and customer service for them. Your MSP can run successfully without your constant involvement.
• Investor: This is where you use the money you have already earned to make more money for yourself. This quadrant is the only one where you will earn passive income. Perhaps you'll take the money you earn from your MSP and invest it in other pursuits. You might buy shares of companies
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Learn MoreThe Great Resignation impacted many businesses, and MSPs are no exception. One big area where it shows is in hiring. These days, many people are only willing to work remotely, or maybe they can only work certain days a week remotely. This request can be a big problem as many MSP roles, such as Level 1 techs, cannot work remotely.
What do you want your role in your business to be? The B and I quadrants are the primary paths to financial freedom and can help MSP owners grow their businesses. For some people, a lifestyle business is sufficient, but others have a growth mindset and want to invest in something else.
Running an MSP requires more than just technical knowledge and passion. By finding opportunitiesfor automation in marketing, encouraging clients to go fully managed, and thinking about their roles in their businesses, MSP owners can improve their
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