You’re pulling 80-hour work weeks but not getting the results you want. You think you’re setting smart, business goals but failing to achieve them. You’re frustrated, even unhappy, about the state of your IT services firm and struggling when selling managed services. What can you do? Why IT Firms Struggle I’ve worked with, mentored and assisted thousands of IT business …
Direct mail isn’t dead. (And neither is email while we’re on the subject.) Sending a creative, well-executed direct mailer can still generate great marketing results. Here are ten creative, surefire ways to create a great direct mail campaign and attract more clients.
If you asked one hundred computer consultants what they want to accomplish with their marketing, over 90% would say “generate more awareness.” Here’s why that’s not the best approach for your MSP marketing message. While awareness is a worthy goal, many don’t realize how difficult it is. The average American is bombarded with over 3,000 marketing messages a day. With …
Your prospect requests a managed services proposal, but you haven’t sealed the deal just yet. Companies vetting managed services providers typically collect and compare proposals before making a decision. What you include in your managed services proposal can make or break the sale, so your IT services firm must stand out.
I recently received an email from a potential client who is teetering on the brink of closing the doors of his IT consulting business. His savings have dried up, and he’s maxed out all his credit cards. He’s desperate and seeking our IT services marketing plans as a last resort. Of course, we’ll do everything to help. But now that …
I get squeamish emails from clients all the time asking if they need to offer an IT services guarantee. Here’s my final position on the matter — if you’re looking for an easy way to differentiate yourself from the competition and overcome price resistance, the answer is yes. Guarantee What You Sell If you can’t guarantee what you sell, you …
Are you a managed services provider that wants to land larger contracts? Do you lose sales because clients think your managed IT services are “too much money,” or because of sticker shock? Here’s what you need to change to close IT managed services contracts.
Most search engine optimization (SEO) efforts on MSP websites see nominal results at best. With many “SEO experts” quoting fees of at least $1,000 a month (more in larger cities) to manage your MSP SEO strategy, it’s no wonder you turn to other marketing channels to generate leads. But there is one area under your control that can have a …
Most search engine optimization (SEO) efforts on MSP websites see nominal results at best. With many “SEO experts” quoting fees of at least $1,000 a month (more in larger cities) to manage your MSP SEO strategy, it’s no wonder you turn to other marketing channels to generate leads. But there is one area under your control that can have a …
High-rated Google Reviews gives you instant credibility in the eyes of searchers. And outpacing your competitors in reviews is a surefire way to generate more IT services leads. Think about it. When searching for “Computer Support Dallas,” which company would you call first? You’d probably give the first company a call. With 16 five-star reviews, you know other local companies …
