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As vCIOs, we’re often tempted to play it safe when advising clients. We outline the pros and cons, offer a few different paths, and let
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As vCIOs, we’re often tempted to play it safe when advising clients. We outline the pros and cons, offer a few different paths, and let
The vCIO role is shifting beyond IT infrastructure and cybersecurity towards driving client productivity. Join Simon as he shares insights on the next frontier for
Too often, I see hesitation when it comes time to recommend a change in the tech stack. Whether it’s swapping out a firewall, ditching a
When clients stop seeing you as strategic, you start becoming… replaceable. That’s the risk every vCIO faces when the conversation stays stuck in tickets,
A vCIO should always be forward-looking, focusing on a strategic roadmap built around three core objectives: reducing risk, increasing productivity, and optimizing costs. Every recommendation,
Here’s one of the biggest mistakes I’ve made in our MSP, and that I see other MSPs make all the time: assigning a new vCIO
As vCIOs, the most important thing we do is strategic planning. And to do that effectively, we have to adopt the right mindset about money.
Are you ready to elevate your role as a vCIO and become your client’s most trusted advisor? Watch this webinar on-demand, where Simon, Co-founder of
As a vCIO, your job is to provide strategic technology guidance that helps your clients reduce risk, increase productivity, and drive their business forward. Yet
At PropelYourMSP, we’re all about making you more efficient as a vCIO. That’s why we’ve created 3 Custom GPTs designed to save you time. Whether
For many MSPs, deploying Microsoft 365 means migrating emails and files to the cloud, setting up 2FA and conditional access, and calling it a day.
Are your vCIO services holding you back? Many MSPs struggle to scale their vCIO services because they don’t have a clear process, can’t find the
The Challenge We All Face as vCIOs As vCIOs, we love tech! But let’s be honest: clients don’t care about IT like we do. For
Are you tired of seeing your client relationships fade as executives disengage? It doesn’t have to be this way. Watch our webinar and discover a
As vCIOs, our focus is often on the bigger picture—developing IT roadmaps that align with the goals of the entire organization. While this is essential,
Many books have been written about morning routines that often come with a list of activities: waking up early, meditation, gratitude exercises, journaling, and working
As MSPs, cybersecurity is at the core of everything we do. From ransomware attacks to phishing scams and zero-day vulnerabilities, the threats are relentless. It’s
Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) are vital for building long-term client relationships and ensuring their IT strategy aligns with their business goals. But how can your
Asking the right questions is crucial for the success of an alignment session. To help you get the most out of these meetings, we’ve put
To excel as a vCIO, adopting the right mindset is crucial. Let’s explore effective strategies for creating strong client relationships and establishing yourself as an
Starting a role as a vCIO can be both exhilarating and daunting. Understanding the details of vCIO services and identifying your initial steps are critical
In 2003, we started our MSP, but it wasn’t until a startling wake-up call a few years back that I truly understood the core of
As an MSP, understanding your clients’ core needs and goals is not just beneficial—it’s imperative. In our MSP, vCIO services have been marked by a
In this episode of “vCIO Talks”, Simon chats with Bryan Lukralle, VP Client Strategy at Charter Technology Solutions (CTS). Charter Technology Solutions is an MSP
Do you ever feel bad presenting a budget to your client and find yourself thinking “What are they going to say?” or “It’s too much,
We all know that compensation is a driver of behaviour. Choosing the right objectives to give bonuses to vCIOs is critical to get the behaviour
Ditch the quarterly business reviews! I have never been a fan of the term “quarterly business review” (QBR) for a bunch of reasons. For one,
Your standards are your DNA as an MSP. If someone was to log onto to one of your client’s network, they should almost be able
We all have clients that just won’t approve any projects and their infrastructure just keeps getting older and older. It’s so bad that it becomes
There is nothing I hate more than spending time preparing a great roadmap and budget that addresses all the business objectives as well as gaps
How to find great people with your vCIO role. Every MSP I speak to is struggling with recruiting right now. This is probably true for
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