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ArticleDecember 14, 2022

The Pandemic Pivot: How COVID Policies Evolved Managed Services

Post-COVID pandemic impacts have subsided, so how have businesses adapted to a post-pandemic environment?

Lifecycle ManagerGrowth
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ArticleNovember 15, 2022

Hiring New Sales Staff? Reduce Ramp Time With These 3 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

But just because you do things a certain way doesn’t mean it needs to be chaotic or messy when it’s time to onboard new sales staff. You can ramp up your team more efficiently with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

QuoterGrowth
Scott Bauer
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MSP automation
ArticleNovember 9, 2022

MSP Automation: 5 MSPs Share Real-World Lessons on Automating for Growth

Automation in the MSP business can take many forms, but where is it having the biggest impact. We spoke with 5 MSP professionals to get their take on automation in the MSP industry.

QuoterGrowthQuoting
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How ScalePad helps in the digital maturity
ArticleOctober 18, 2022

How Scale Pad elevates digital maturity advising for MSPs

As the MSP industry develops, the MSPs themselves have felt the pressure to mature their operations just to keep up. But how can MSPs progress their business?

Growth
Evan Pappas
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ArticleSeptember 26, 2022

Become a digital maturity advisor: Why MSPs are expanding into advising services

MSPs are becoming digital maturity advisors to extend the services they offer to their clients, while also becoming part of the overall business strategy.

Backup RadarGrowth
Evan Pappas
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ArticleSeptember 26, 2022

Why MSPs need to join the Canadian Digital Adoption Program

The Canadian Digital Adoption Program is a new investment program to help businesses make a digital transformation with support from certified MSPs.

Lifecycle ManagerGrowth
Evan Pappas
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ArticleSeptember 26, 2022

Why digital maturity is making MSPs more competitive

MSPs are becoming more competitive through digital maturity advising. Read more to put yourself in a stronger position while offering more value.

Growth
Evan Pappas
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MSP Trends Report: See What’s Driving Growth in 2026
ArticleJanuary 29, 2026

MSP Trends Report: See What’s Driving Growth in 2026

See how top-performing MSPs grow revenue, drive customer success, and scale operations — backed by data from 1,100+ peers. Read the 2026 MSP Trends Report to learn more.

Customer SuccessGrowth
Mike Vipond
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