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 …
Most businesses take referrals for granted. Very few have a proactive plan for generating referrals. No matter the business, there’s no better sales lead than a referral from an happy customer. Here’s how to boost your IT services referral marketing and get your customers to start selling for you. The #1 Secret To IT Services Referral Marketing You should ask …
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 …
Public speaking produces more fear and anxiety than death, according to the “Book of Lists.” But delivering a seminar presentation is a fast, cheap way to earn trust with your audience and increase revenue, profits and clients. And IT professionals who overcome this fear will ultimately win more sales.
Are you getting paid what you’re worth? One of the biggest reasons computer consultants don’t charge premium prices is a misplaced fear that they’ll lose clients and limit their prospect pool. That couldn’t be farther from the truth.
People are stubborn creatures. You can present them with a perfectly good product or service that will help improve their businesses, income, or life, but it still falls short. It’s not personal. When it comes to marketing managed services, it’s a crowded marketplace and business owners have limited time in their day to listen to boring sales pitches. You need …
