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#2. The speakers
I have brought together subject matter experts, some from within the IT industry and some from outside IT, to speak on this important subject matter.
The speakers are, David Schafran, George Sierchio, Earle Humphrys, Loree Selbst (yes my wife), Serena Moran, Dave Sherman and me. You will be very impressed by each and every presentation. I promise you that by the time you leave Spring Training you will have received great information from each of these presenters that you will be able to take back and implement in your business.
#3. The sponsors
I have personally selected and secured each and every vendor sponsor to be part of this event. The reason they were specifically chosen is because of their business value and commitment to the channel and to your business. Let’s take a quick look at the sponsors:
Autotask
Autotask is the world’s #1 hosted software for running your IT business. The thousands of MSPs who use Autotask to run their business can’t be wrong. www.autotask.com.
Live Virtual Helpdesk
Live Virtual Help Desk has been providing network and systems infrastructure support and maintenance services for more than 10 years. With offices in Vancouver, Victoria and Toronto they have an extensive support network across the US and Canada. www.livevhd.com.
Ulistic
ULISTIC is a team of Internet professionals who put the focus on your business. You can trust in their experience to guide you along this often tricky path called the Internet. Think of us as your Internet Marketing Sherpa. www.ulistic.com.
Reflexion
Reflexion Networks provides a range of managed email services that are differentiated by their ease of implementation and use, their unique features and effectiveness, and their affordability. Reflexion’s services are available through over 400 IT solution providers and ISPs in 40 countries. www.reflexion.net.
CompTIA
Since 1982 CompTIA has supported and led the global IT industry through educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications, and political advocacy. CompTIA is known worldwide as the leading provider of vendor-neutral IT certifications. CompTIA certifications identify IT professionals who prove their aptitude in various fields, such as security, network administration, computer repair, and server administration. In addition, if you join CompTIA at the Spring Training for Business event, you will receive a very nice discount. www.comptia.org.
MSP on Demand
Founded in 2006, MSP On Demand developed a process for delivering Hardware as a Service (HAAS) thus changing a traditional Value Added Reseller into a Managed Service Provider. MSP On Demand has created a model for Value Added Resellers; a model that will allow resellers to now cost-effectively deliver both hardware and service for a monthly fee. This model enables resellers to better manage their service revenue, increase the level of service, and increase productivity. www.mspondemand.com.
We are current discussing sponsorship and speaking slots with other vendors and once we have an agreement in place, we will make an announcement.
#4. Networking with your peers.
Nothing can help you grow your business better than meeting others who are more successful than you. We have MSPs registered to attend who have been in this business for 5 or more years and whose revenues are upwards of 1 – 2 million. These are people you will want to meet.
#5. The peer group.
Yes I said it. Everyone who attends Spring Training for Business will now be part of a peer group, FOR FREE!! This group will meet through a GoToMeeting every 6 – 8 weeks to see how you are doing with your business. You will now you have a team of people to help you stay accountable and of whom you can ask questions and learn from. Also, there will be a vendor sponsor on each call to answer or address any questions about their solution and how it may fit into your business.
Last, but not least, Spring Training baseball!
To top off the event, on March 13, everyone will be heading to Scottsdale Stadium to watch the San Francisco Giants take on the Oakland A’s in Cactus League Spring Training action. It doesn’t matter if you like baseball or not, Spring Training in Arizona is a time to get outside, enjoy the sunshine and have some fun.
Spring Training for Business is not like any event you have ever been to or will ever attend. It was designed by MSPs for MSPs. Come on out to Mesa, Arizona March 10 – 13, 2010 and hit a homerun for your business.
All the best in success,
Stu