If you’ve ever focused your sights on selling cloud phones or VoIP to businesses typically classified as small (having between 20-99 employees), chances are you’ve encountered a more complicated decision-making process than you expected. Selling to very small businesses (VSBs) with fewer than 20 employees, on the other hand, is often a much more straightforward process, and one that MSPs should capitalize on. Because of their size, VSBs often have just one decision-maker rather than the team … [Read more...]
The Basic Struggles of the Very Small Business and What MSPs Can Do About Them
There are 5.2 million very small businesses (VSBs) in the United States. By comparison, there are only 500,000 of what we typically consider small businesses (20-99 employees, or the “S” in SMB). VSBs are defined as having fewer than 20 employees and are faced with challenges that are unique to companies of that small size. What does this mean for MSPs looking to sell to VSBs? It is crucial to develop a real understanding of the unique pain points of these “Main Street”-type businesses in … [Read more...]
The Very Small Business: The BIG Opportunity for MSPs in the Global VoIP Market
Did you know the global VoIP market is expected to see double-digit growth by 2025? According to Global Market Insights, the market is estimated to hit a record $55 billion – jumping from $20 billion in 2018. This surge is propelled forward by new technologies and services in the business world that help companies communicate in more efficient ways. And it’s growing in popularity with companies that are considered the smallest of the small: the very small business – or VSB, if you will – that we … [Read more...]
Using Content for Lead Generation: Should You Let the “King” Work for You?
“Content is king” is the familiar refrain for marketing efforts these days, regardless of industry. It’s the new normal for lead generation that can either be ignored or embraced. At D3UC, we’ve chosen to welcome it with open arms and have experienced exciting results. Who Needs Content for Lead Generation? Well, if you’re skeptical, then you may find it hard to believe that we all need content to share with our existing and future customers! Content is unlike … [Read more...]
A Tactical Approach to Email Marketing: How to Improve the Results
Email marketing has been a part of the marketing toolkit ever since email itself was a thing. Trying to get the target interested in your email instead of just shoveling it into a spam folder, though, can be more of a challenge than most would like to admit. A few simple points, however, can help push your email marketing efforts front and center instead of just quickly deleted. How to Give Your Email Marketing Efforts Extra Punch There are certain tactical approaches that email marketing … [Read more...]
Top-Down Eye-Catching: What Every MSP Website Must Have
A web presence these days is almost par for the course. Some reports note that 30% of consumers will not do business with a company that doesn't have a website as it's considered less professional than those that do. And depending on the industry you're in, your website should include a variety of key items. Managed service providers (MSPs) are no exception here, and MSP websites need several critical features in order to get their best chance at drawing customers. What Every MSP … [Read more...]
Drive MSP Sales by Marketing With Defined Buyer Personas
It’s common knowledge that buyers who are researching a solution, whatever it may be, are seeking a personalized experience. If they fail to be impressed by what you have to offer because they don’t see how their needs could be properly addressed, you’ve lost the opportunity to make that sale. This is why it’s important for MSPs to know their buyer personas. MSPs who take the time to map out buyer personas by accurately identifying the profile of their target customers will be better able to … [Read more...]
The “S” in SMB: A Very Large Market Opportunity for MSPs
This is a topic we’ve discussed before. If you’re a managed services provider looking for a greater opportunity to sell, look no further than the small and midsized business (SMB) market — and concentrate on the “small.” The definition of a small business varies by industry, but our MSPs typically focus on companies with fewer than 20 employees — that’s a market of 5.2 million businesses. While it’s easy to be blinded by the potential profits that come along with signing a big organization, … [Read more...]
Why MSPs Should Target SMBs
According to the U.S. Small Business Association, there are roughly 5.8 million companies in this country and 99% of them employ fewer than 500 people. Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with fewer than 100 employees and make up 98% of all US companies, totaling 5.7 million in the U.S. alone. Let’s break those numbers down a little bit further: Among the 5.7 million small businesses, 5.2 million of them have fewer than 20 people on staff. And these are the companies that rely on MSPs for … [Read more...]
How MSPs Can Sell Cloud Phones Without Shelling out the Big Bucks
We spend a lot of time explaining and demonstrating how MSPs can upsell cloud phones and make money. We've created a trove of information MSPs can use to grasp how significant their monthly recurring revenue can be selling phones. But we also recognize a big obstacle for some MSPs: the capital expenditure required to get into the phone business. Here, we let you in on a way to jump that hurdle. Having to finance phones and equipment for customers is out of the question for many smaller MSPs. … [Read more...]