Episode 45
032: Launching & Growing a IT Managed Services Business with Tom Craig of Advanced Systems Solutions
A conversation with my friend, Tom Craig, about how he launched and grew his IT Managed Services business. He also gives advice for small business owners on how to improve their IT systems and lower their risk of catastrophe. Some highlights include:
- Finding a need and starting a business to fill that need
- How Tom gained drive and motivation to take the leap and launch his business
- Importance of being able to start a business with clients in hand
- Importance of networking and giving first to find customers and connections
- Taking the right approach to networking by giving first
- If you help enough people get what they want, you will get what you want
- Important things for business owners to know about IT
- How to proactively take control of technology in your business
- How providing great customer service can set you apart from the competition
- Tom’s goals and challenges for his business
- How Tom is leveraging social media to build awareness and get referrals
- How to save yourself money and avoid disaster when setting up your technology services.
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