Comments on: Managed services? http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/managed-services/ Technology tips, thoughts & comments - as they relate to real life. Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:26:04 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: scuff http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/managed-services/#comment-152 scuff Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:45:33 +0000 http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-152 Jeff, surprisingly most of our franchisees dont plan on building a huge money making empire, but enjoy the comraderie of being part of a group, both for technical and business support. Whilst we produce and distribute a ton of 'canned' material from head office, we have as much (if not more) material circulating that has been developed, tested and shared by franchisees themselves, and the flexibility to allow you to try anything on your own. I know franchising can be a dirty word though and there is definately a huge range of different styles of IT franchises. And absolutely, if you dont enjoy what you are doing, what's the point :) Jeff, surprisingly most of our franchisees dont plan on building a huge money making empire, but enjoy the comraderie of being part of a group, both for technical and business support. Whilst we produce and distribute a ton of ‘canned’ material from head office, we have as much (if not more) material circulating that has been developed, tested and shared by franchisees themselves, and the flexibility to allow you to try anything on your own. I know franchising can be a dirty word though and there is definately a huge range of different styles of IT franchises. And absolutely, if you dont enjoy what you are doing, what’s the point :)

]]> By: Jeff Bales http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/managed-services/#comment-151 Jeff Bales Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:48:32 +0000 http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-151 I have a very similar take on the whole managed services business and just wrote a blog on the possible pit-falls affecting small computer shops and businesses in Southern California. But I have a slightly different view point concerning the franchising. I like to remain as independent as possible and do not plan to join a franchise. I may not become wealthy, but I still enjoy what I'm doing. Jeff Bales I have a very similar take on the whole managed services business and just wrote a blog on the possible pit-falls affecting small computer shops and businesses in Southern California.

But I have a slightly different view point concerning the franchising. I like to remain as independent as possible and do not plan to join a franchise. I may not become wealthy, but I still enjoy what I’m doing.

Jeff Bales

]]> By: scuff http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/managed-services/#comment-61 scuff Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:12:10 +0000 http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-61 I understand your comment about home user-focussed franchises and yes, they do seem to be the majority. Computer Troubleshooters has a great niche spot for us 'corporate refugees' who feel comfortable dealing with businesses and want to own and run our own business too. There is more to small I.T shops that home PC virus cleanups, and a lot of potential in a business customer base that is not addressed by the big CBD-based IT crowds. I understand your comment about home user-focussed franchises and yes, they do seem to be the majority. Computer Troubleshooters has a great niche spot for us ‘corporate refugees’ who feel comfortable dealing with businesses and want to own and run our own business too. There is more to small I.T shops that home PC virus cleanups, and a lot of potential in a business customer base that is not addressed by the big CBD-based IT crowds.

]]> By: IT Support http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/managed-services/#comment-58 IT Support Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:11:28 +0000 http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-58 interesting article . I think franchising in the IT sector is more targets towards home user based operations not corporate based providers interesting article . I think franchising in the IT sector is more targets towards home user based operations not corporate based providers

]]> By: Computer Repair Saskatoon » Late breaking news http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/managed-services/#comment-41 Computer Repair Saskatoon » Late breaking news Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:23:09 +0000 http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-41 [...] Managed services? [...] [...] Managed services? [...]

]]> By: Cassie Anderson http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/managed-services/#comment-40 Cassie Anderson Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:09:59 +0000 http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-40 We’re continually flummoxed by the stuff spewing forth from guys trying to sell Managed Services bloatware to every IT support company under the sun. We just don’t agree that it should be that complex – for both Managed Services provider and Managed Services consumer. I think the worst thing a support company can do in this area of emerging thinking is to dive in with both feet to a big bloated software package without really understanding the true requirements of the business model. Keeping the whole thing simple – including franchising – sounds good to us. We’re continually flummoxed by the stuff spewing forth from guys trying to sell Managed Services bloatware to every IT support company under the sun. We just don’t agree that it should be that complex – for both Managed Services provider and Managed Services consumer. I think the worst thing a support company can do in this area of emerging thinking is to dive in with both feet to a big bloated software package without really understanding the true requirements of the business model. Keeping the whole thing simple – including franchising – sounds good to us.

]]> By: scuff http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/managed-services/#comment-38 scuff Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:06:27 +0000 http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-38 From what I've heard, it's already 'the next big thing' in the states. -SCuff From what I’ve heard, it’s already ‘the next big thing’ in the states.

-SCuff

]]> By: Joe Panettieri http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/managed-services/#comment-37 Joe Panettieri Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:23:18 +0000 http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-37 If only I could spell "Australia" correctly on first reference. Sorry for the typo in my previous post to all of my friends down under. If only I could spell “Australia” correctly on first reference. Sorry for the typo in my previous post to all of my friends down under.

]]> By: Joe Panettieri http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/managed-services/#comment-36 Joe Panettieri Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:16:19 +0000 http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-36 Yes, managed services are happening globally. Daily coverage at MSPmentor (www.mspmentor.net) includes US, Europe and Austrialia-related stories. Yes, managed services are happening globally. Daily coverage at MSPmentor (www.mspmentor.net) includes US, Europe and Austrialia-related stories.

]]> By: doyouneedawebsite http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/managed-services/#comment-34 doyouneedawebsite Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:14:30 +0000 http://ctaspley.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-34 That is interesting, I wonder if they're starting that in the states too? <a href="http://www.doyouneedawebsite.net" rel="nofollow">ATP Inc - Do You Need A Website</a> That is interesting, I wonder if they’re starting that in the states too?

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