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Connectwise Manage overview for MSPs

When deciding which is the best PSA to use in your MSP, you have to consider ConnectWise Manage, which is arguably one of the most complete tools for running an MSP business on the market. If you’re looking for alternative options to ConnectWise Manage, please check out our ConnectWise Manage Alternatives article. With ConnectWise Manage and its numerous add-ons and integrations, you can log, process, review and report any activity involved in managing a modern MSP… Continue Reading Connectwise Manage overview for MSPs
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

ConnectWise Manage Usage Tips

In this article, we’ve decided to share some CW Manage usage tips and suggestions to make your MSP get the most out of the tool. Even though the tips come in no particular order, the first one is quite important if you’re looking to get things right. Strive to have everyone enter absolutely every work-related activity into ConnectWise You’ve bought and implemented ConnectWise and it doesn’t come at a low price. That and the fact… Continue Reading ConnectWise Manage Usage Tips
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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The Alternatives To ConnectWise Manage

Professional Services Automation (PSA) software plays an instrumental role in managing these crucial tasks and many of you out there are looking for ConnectWise Manage alternatives. ConnectWise Manage is popular among Managed Service Providers (MSPs) for its comprehensive set of features, but there’s a steep entry point for getting it to run efficiently and taking advantage of all its capabilities as all these features have to be configured from scratch. Managing a Managed Service Provider… Continue Reading The Alternatives To ConnectWise Manage
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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Reddit Remote Working Advice & Hacks 

From ergonomic setups to maintaining work-life balance, the comments in the Reddit post provide dealing with remote work some real-life insights and practical advice. This comprehensive guide compiles their shared wisdom, covering everything from workspace essentials to creative solutions for common remote work challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned remote worker or new to the WFH scene, these tips, sourced from a vibrant Reddit discussion, offer valuable perspectives to enhance your remote working experience. The shift… Continue Reading Reddit Remote Working Advice & Hacks 
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

Most popular MSP blog articles of 2021!

When looking at the year 2021 in review, we can say it’s been a wild ride! With the changes in technology, the whole IT support sector and the ongoing pandemic, there was an increase of interest for remote work and virtual support. We have been active in publishing content about the MSP space, and from all the articles we’ve written, the MSP articles that gained the most traction are about: Job descriptions and interview questions… Continue Reading Most popular MSP blog articles of 2021!
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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Identifying and Mitigating Client Churn Risks for MSPs

For Managed Service Providers (MSPs), client churn incidents can silently erode the foundations of an otherwise thriving business.  The significance of understanding and mitigating client churn directly impacts the long-term success and stability of your MSP staffing company. Knowing the main causes of client churn safeguards you from its detrimental effects. What is MSP Client Churning? The term refers to the phenomenon where clients stop using the services of a Managed Service Provider (MSP) and… Continue Reading Identifying and Mitigating Client Churn Risks for MSPs
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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The Role of Company Culture in MSP Hiring Success

Company culture is pivotal in determining an MSP’s hiring success. Discover practical strategies for leveraging company culture to enhance your MSP’s competitive edge and achieve long-term success. Explanation of company culture and its importance in the MSP industry. MSP company culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, and practices that define an organization’s environment and how employees interact within it. In the Managed Service Provider (MSP) industry, where the competition for skilled talent is fierce,… Continue Reading The Role of Company Culture in MSP Hiring Success
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

Working Remotely in Brazil: Your Complete Guide

To everyone’s delight, Brazil has launched their new digital nomad visa in February 2022! Remote workers worldwide will have a chance to live and work remotely from this beautiful South American country. Known for its beaches, exciting nightlife, carnivals, rain forest and great food, Brazil is an excellent fit for digital nomads looking to feed their souls with wonder. With the digital nomad visa, it has never been easier to enter and stay long-term in Brazil.… Continue Reading Working Remotely in Brazil: Your Complete Guide
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

Germany: Working Remotely and the Digital Nomad Visa

As the world steadily shifts towards a remote-first work environment, countries around the globe are stepping up to provide suitable landscapes for this new breed of digital nomads opening the doors to remote work. At the heart of Europe, Germany is leading this revolution with an inviting combination of technological sophistication, vibrant cities, tranquil countryside, and rich cultural heritage. Home to everything from bustling urban sprawls to peaceful mountain retreats, Germany makes for an idyllic… Continue Reading Germany: Working Remotely and the Digital Nomad Visa
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

Working in IT or STEM? Apply for a Czech Republic Digital Nomad Visa

The Czech Republic has recently launched a digital nomad visa for remote IT employees and freelancers from eight countries! The lively and artsy nation, which has long been a favorite of Western travelers for its welcoming Slavic atmosphere mixed with a social market economy, is a staple within the digital nomad community. So keep reading to learn more about how you can apply for the Czech Republic Digital Nomad Visa and work in this beautiful… Continue Reading Working in IT or STEM? Apply for a Czech Republic Digital Nomad Visa
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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Digital Nomad Visas 2024: Top Destinations and New Opportunities

As we step into a new year, the opportunities for digital nomads continue to evolve with more countries embracing this growing trend.  This guide will explore the latest and most popular digital nomad visas, providing essential information to help you choose your next remote work destination. Whether you’re a seasoned digital nomad or just starting out, this comprehensive guide is tailored to keep you informed and ready for new adventures. So, what’s new with digital… Continue Reading Digital Nomad Visas 2024: Top Destinations and New Opportunities
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago
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Managed Service Provider’s Perspective on Modern Remote Work Shifts

This article examines the transformative impact of the remote work revolution on MSP personnel. It highlights the adaptations and skills required for MSP staffing company professionals in this new era, the challenges faced, and the strategies implemented to maintain efficiency and effectiveness in remote environments. 1. Introduction Overview of the remote work revolution and its impact on the IT sector. Introduction to the role of MSP personnel in this evolving landscape. The Remote Work Revolution’s… Continue Reading Managed Service Provider’s Perspective on Modern Remote Work Shifts
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

Why having the best stack won’t save your MSP

MSPs often assume that by simply having industry standard, best of class tools like Autotask, Connectwise and ITGlue, their team will be organized. Nope. They won’t. It’s not about the tools you use, but how you use them. If you prefer consuming content in video format, here is Eric talking about why good tech stacks aren’t enough. We know this all too well at Support Adventure. Having onboarded the most talented engineers for over 30… Continue Reading Why having the best stack won’t save your MSP
By Nwando @ Support Adventure, ago

Why PagerDuty Will Revolutionize Your MSP’s Help Desk… Especially for After Hours Service!

If your MSP isn’t using PagerDuty, or alternatively, OpsGenie… you are missing out on having smoother operations within your company. As an incident management system for notifications, PagerDuty is a game changer for managed service providers. It helps you stay on top of time sensitive tasks, after hours shifts, escalations and satisfying premium clients.   In scaling our MSP staffing business to serving over 30 MSPs, we can directly give some credit to PagerDuty for the… Continue Reading Why PagerDuty Will Revolutionize Your MSP’s Help Desk… Especially for After Hours Service!
By Nwando @ Support Adventure, ago
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Peer Groups for MSP Middle Management

source What is the role of peer groups for MSP? Did you ever start watching a show and someone shared a piece of trivia that revealed a lot about the nature of a character without any spoilers? They just pointed out something that was incredibly useful or insightful, and now you can’t unsee it.  This is only possible because they are: Watching the same show. Started watching before you did. The same thing happens with… Continue Reading Peer Groups for MSP Middle Management
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

What to look for when hiring the best service manager for your MSP – advice and checklist!

A manager can make or break the success of an MSP, and hiring one is so essential. Based on their contribution to the business and the workplace a company can either grow or sink in the chaotic environment it found itself in.  It is easy to get confused and make mistakes when hiring a manager for your MSP because you are not aware of the skills and personality types that would fit with the management… Continue Reading What to look for when hiring the best service manager for your MSP – advice and checklist!
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

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

Opinion: Attracting, identifying, securing, implementing and retaining appropriate talent –the MSP blind spot

Due to the global talent shortage, a star MSP candidate has almost endless options for where they can work. Should you wish to have any chance of securing the best technicians, we’d like to make you aware of some incredibly common mistakes MSPs make when searching for talent. We’re talking about mistakes that send the very people you want most running elsewhere. Job postings:  A job posting is often someone’s first introduction to your company… Continue Reading Opinion: Attracting, identifying, securing, implementing and retaining appropriate talent –the MSP blind spot
By Eric @ Support Adventure, ago
Remote IT Support Jobs in South Africa

Getting A Job In Remote IT Support Job From South Africa

In recent years, the world of work has undergone a seismic shift, with the advent of remote working transforming industries and job markets across the globe. South Africa is no exception to this trend. As one of Africa’s leading economies, South Africa has seen a burgeoning demand for remote jobs across various sectors, including the dynamic field of information technology. This article explores the growing landscape of IT Support jobs in South Africa, shining a… Continue Reading Getting A Job In Remote IT Support Job From South Africa
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago