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How to Create a Great MSP Environment for your Staff?

Why should you have a great environment in your MSP?  Because creating a fulfilling environment for your staff is one of the most important things in running a successful MSP. From our years of consulting and providing staff for MSPs, we at Support Adventure have seen that this is one of the best practices to employ. You want to have technicians who do great work and feel good doing it!  What exactly are some of… Continue Reading How to Create a Great MSP Environment for your Staff?
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

5 Keys to a Productive Remote Environment – Start Working Online!

Your business must not suffer from the consequences of the pandemic and must transcend the limitations posed by it. More offices are closing down and businesses are starting to operate online.  Most businesses were caught off-guard and had limited time to adjust to the new situation. Moving to a remote environment is a delicate process and without considering the complete picture, it might not function successfully. The good news is that there are practical ways… Continue Reading 5 Keys to a Productive Remote Environment – Start Working Online!
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

This One Thing Will Instantly Improve Your MSP Help Desk

If you could change one thing in your MSP help desk to bring order to it and increase revenue, what would it be? Look no further than adding a dispatcher!  If you’re currently scaling your MSP service desk to over five technicians, you may face a challenge of instability without someone in that role.  Bringing on a dispatcher is a huge preventative measure for things getting messier as you grow. Dispatchers improve your MSP help… Continue Reading This One Thing Will Instantly Improve Your MSP Help Desk
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

Technicians in Ring Groups -There’s only so much a person can take!

There’s only so much a person can take I just left a position at an MSP because I couldn’t handle answering the phone anymore. The MSP was fairly organized and all members of staff were easily approachable. There was this sense that everyone was in it together and willing to help each other. In this founder our founder, Eric, talks about why Technician Worst Group is an MSP Worst Practice I had watched it grow… Continue Reading Technicians in Ring Groups -There’s only so much a person can take!
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

Dear MSPs… Stop Using Ring Groups (Incorrectly)!

Guess what made our top 6 list of MSP worst practices? That’s right, technician ring groups!  Relying on this support strategy can have a negative impact on your business. We’ve seen this all too often here at Support Adventure with MSP clients we have consulted or provided outsourced staff for.  We understand that you want your clients to have the best, most immediate service possible. But ring groups in MSPs really wear on your team.… Continue Reading Dear MSPs… Stop Using Ring Groups (Incorrectly)!
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

Why Top MSP Techs Hate the Office (and Love Working Remotely)?

source As of late, it seems like MSP remote work is gaining a tremendous amount of popularity, while office work is looked down upon more and more.  There are some great advantages to working from an office. The sense of camaraderie, the water cooler banter, and being compelled to leave your home every day can be great for your mental health.  Nonetheless, if you pay close attention, you’ll notice that these really have nothing to… Continue Reading Why Top MSP Techs Hate the Office (and Love Working Remotely)?
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

How every-minute time tracking is preventing your MSP from scaling

Staff management is something that is certainly a core of every business. Especially in working with MSPs we’ve come across as a remote MSP staff provider, we encounter some models of management that just do not work for the benefit of the business nor do they benefit their staff members. One of the things that make your staff managing practice worse is 100% every minute tracking.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iNrLrT-h9c It’s understood that every companies goal is to… Continue Reading How every-minute time tracking is preventing your MSP from scaling
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

How to Improve Customer Service as an MSP

Customer support is the basis of good business! You can have an amazing product or service and the best technicians that are swiftly getting tickets off the table and still, there will be no guarantee that your clients will be happy nor that you will attract and keep the top-tier customers. Dealing with customers and their issues is stressful. It can create tension in both your clients and your staff, clouding the goal of solving… Continue Reading How to Improve Customer Service as an MSP
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

IT technician training and basic troubleshooting for MSPs

The IT industry is an ever-changing environment that requires a lot of self-direction and proclivity towards systems thinking and looking at things from different perspectives and angles You understand this and you want to start a career in the IT business but you just don’t know if you got what it takes, and even less where to begin?  Searching for jobs online is making you frustrated and most of the employers are looking for someone… Continue Reading IT technician training and basic troubleshooting for MSPs
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

Improve your Remote Workplace Culture INSTANTLY!

The lifeblood of your business is the happiness of your clients, the service they’re receiving and their perception of it. How are they ever going to be happy with this service unless it’s being delivered by people who are happy with their jobs? You must prioritize company culture so that you can increase employee retention rates, satisfaction and team spirit. Your helpdesk service needs to be in harmony in order to present the best product… Continue Reading Improve your Remote Workplace Culture INSTANTLY!
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

How to become an IT Technician

If you could pick a career that will allow you to work from anywhere and depend on no one but yourself, would you take the chance? We’ve seen the drastic and unpredictable changes that occurred over the past year and many suffered job losses, and put the idea of a career change on the table.  Working in an IT field has many advantages and one of them is that you can learn how to be… Continue Reading How to become an IT Technician
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

What is the Job Description for an MSP Service Desk Manager?

The MSP help desk is THE indicator of whether or not the whole company is functioning well. For this reason, there should be a service desk manager dedicated to optimizing the help desk’s workflow and quality of service provided so that the company can scale safely. The work of the service desk manager can be defined as: Creating and implementing systems that ensure growth, reliability and ownership. Overseeing and managing the helpdesk staff. Coordinating tasks,… Continue Reading What is the Job Description for an MSP Service Desk Manager?
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

This One Thing Reduces Chaos in Your MSP

Let’s face it, MSP help desk operations can truly be chaotic. Luckily, there’s an antidote, and that is consistency. Consistency is what clients want when they sign up for MSP services. Unfortunately, in the wild world of technology and the complexities of the computer space, it can be hard to achieve. But the MSPs that do bring consistency to the table stand out from their competition and grow much faster because they understand how smooth… Continue Reading This One Thing Reduces Chaos in Your MSP
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

Everything You Need to Know About Working A Remote IT Support Job & How To Get One

In today’s interconnected world, the demand for skilled IT professionals continues to soar, with businesses relying heavily on technology to operate efficiently. Among the various IT roles, remote IT support jobs have gained immense popularity, offering professionals the flexibility to work from anywhere while providing crucial technical assistance to individuals and organizations. If you’re considering a career in remote IT support or are simply intrigued by this emerging field, this comprehensive guide will provide you… Continue Reading Everything You Need to Know About Working A Remote IT Support Job & How To Get One
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

Work Better as a Digital Nomad in IT: 5 Harmful Habits to Avoid

In today’s fast-paced digital world, remote work has become a game-changer for the IT industry. IT technicians are embracing the freedom to work from anywhere in the world as digital nomads.  But as a side effect, harmful habits we adopt as remote workers can get in the way of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As a remote IT staffing company, we at Support Adventure truly recognize the importance of work-life balance for digital nomads in… Continue Reading Work Better as a Digital Nomad in IT: 5 Harmful Habits to Avoid
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
A remote MSP workers home office

Remote MSP Jobs

The modern Managed Service Provider (MSP) has evolved to accommodate a more dynamic workforce, including a significant number of remote positions. One area that has particularly felt the impact of this shift is the helpdesk department. From technicians to dispatchers, many roles traditionally considered “in-office” are now increasingly being outsourced or managed remotely. In this article, we will explore the types of helpdesk jobs at an MSP that can be done remotely, presenting opportunities for… Continue Reading Remote MSP Jobs
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

Donovan in Rural Pacific Ecuador

We have a very dynamic remote team who live around the world in exciting destinations. We like to showcase some of the lifestyles and locations of our staff. Donovan, our contract manager, is living in a picturesque co-working and co-living space in rural Ecuador, paying only around $400US for his private accommodation including breakfast! Check out our video, or read to find out more about the place, and his lifestyle! Eric Muth: Hey everybody, welcome… Continue Reading Donovan in Rural Pacific Ecuador
By Tal @ Support Adventure, ago

How to be a Great Remote Boss

Looking for the best ways to be a great remote boss? We have some for you! At Support Adventure, our founder Eric Muth has led a team of 40+ staff members on four continents, all from his laptop, keeping us as the top global MSP staffing company! Here are the ways he is able to do it.  1 – Support the lifestyles of your staff In order to make a great remote working culture, showing… Continue Reading How to be a Great Remote Boss
By Nwando @ Support Adventure, ago

9 Work from Home Hacks to Beat Laziness!

Below are nine tips to stop Netflix and chilling, and actually get some work done. Take it from us here at Support Adventure. With over 40 staff members on four continents, our MSP staffing company is a veteran of remote work productivity.  So turn off your TV and step away from your phone for 15 minutes.  Let’s explore our favorite methods for getting work done from home. 1 – Get energized by preparing for the… Continue Reading 9 Work from Home Hacks to Beat Laziness!
By Nwando @ Support Adventure, ago

What Type of Workers Will Never Return to the Office?

Now that the whole world has gotten a taste of remote working, some employees may never want to return to the office. While some companies like Apple have seen benefits of remote working that they will maintain post-pandemic, other companies like JP Morgan Chase & Co. have felt that working from home has led to economic and social damage.  If the largest companies in the world are disagreeing over this, imagine the varying perspectives within… Continue Reading What Type of Workers Will Never Return to the Office?
By Nwando @ Support Adventure, ago