MSPs

MSP staffing, management, scaling and other MSP-related articles written by the Support Adventure Team who share decades of experience managing and consulting MSPs. The focus of the blog is helping MSPs of all shapes and sizes around the world with their processes, staffing, and any other areas we feel we can help with to help you improve the quality of your service and the value of your MSP.

MSP Branding Done Right: 7 Important Things to Know

A lot of managed service providers (MSPs) don’t really understand how much can go wrong when it comes to branding. Having good products and services is not enough for a trusted brand, and MSP owners and managers can miss out on acquiring the top clients that excellent branding brings. A great brand is what actually puts your MSP ahead of the competition and makes you stand out! Easy and straightforward solutions for MSP branding done… Continue Reading MSP Branding Done Right: 7 Important Things to Know
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

Why we love hiring staff from South Africa!

We have a soft spot for hiring staff from South Africa. So many of our remote techs, admin assistants and even entry level support agents are from this beautiful country. At this point, you might be wondering why.Well, when we first started Support Adventure, a premium remote staffing company for MSPs, we were operating from Serbia and hiring people from around the world. They had to be able to work the same time zone… Continue Reading Why we love hiring staff from South Africa!
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Outsource Your MSP Help Desk

Outsourcing MSP (managed service provider) help desk support can be a great game-changing solution! But if you do it incorrectly, it can create more headaches than you would have expected. In this article, we will take a deep dive into the reasons not to outsource your MSP help desk, as well as give you some ideas on how to do it in a better way.The main reasons outsourced help desk support can go wrong… Continue Reading 10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Outsource Your MSP Help Desk
By Anna @ Support Adventure, ago

How Can You Attract THE BEST Staff for Your MSP?

Are you having trouble finding and keeping the staff that you want for your MSP? If so, you are not alone. Many MSPs have the same issue. At Support Adventure, we’ve run a successful staffing company since 2016, which has allowed us to pinpoint the practices that have the most impact on attracting and hiring the best staff.The type of talent MSPs need is actually very rare. These candidates are some of the brightest… Continue Reading How Can You Attract THE BEST Staff for Your MSP?
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

Benefits of RPO (Recruiting Process Outsourcing) for MSP

Although RPO and MSP are two terms that often get confused between each other, MSPs can utilize RPOs to find staff members for their businesses. What is RPO? In short, RPO aims to improve the efficiency of the company by accomplishing its hiring activities. In fact, using such a provider for your hiring processes has many great advantages.  MSPs can use RPO to outsource their hiring process including searching for suitable candidates, vetting, interviewing, training,… Continue Reading Benefits of RPO (Recruiting Process Outsourcing) for MSP
By Anna @ Support Adventure, ago

Why People Hate Working Help Desk Jobs and How To Prevent It

Working at an IT help desk is by far one of the most common tech roles in the world, in what’s probably the most stable industry. The job leads to very rewarding careers for many, but can also lead to burnout. Here at Support Adventure, we’ve been staffing IT support positions since 2016 and have worked with many clients to help them optimize their helpdesk to improve their clients, but most importantly their employees’ satisfaction.… Continue Reading Why People Hate Working Help Desk Jobs and How To Prevent It
By Anna @ Support Adventure, ago

The Top 6 Hiring Mistakes MSPs Should Avoid

What are common mistakes MSPS make during the hiring process, and what can they do to avoid them? The top hiring mistakes to avoid as an MSP are:Focusing on credentials and certificationsHoping for the bestNot screening for social skillsNot having a well-defined roleNot testing candidates for real-world scenariosHaving scarcity mentality As with any other company, MSPs also make mistakes when selecting new staff members. In this article, you will… Continue Reading The Top 6 Hiring Mistakes MSPs Should Avoid
By Anna @ 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

How to Market Your MSP Business in 2022: Best Practices From An Expert

Are you looking for the best ways to market and promote your MSP business? Wanna know what the most effective ways of attracting new customers are? New and already established MSPs must answer these questions with confidence in order to scale their business. The best ways to market your MSP business in 2021 are: Social MediaSEOCold CallingAttending Conferences and Networking Email MarketingSocial Proof Utilizing the VideoClient Testimonials Select a Niche… Continue Reading How to Market Your MSP Business in 2022: Best Practices From An Expert
By Anna @ Support Adventure, ago

Benefits of BPO in Recruitment for your business

Outsourcing, as well as business process outsourcing (BPO), have become popular alternatives to hiring full-time employees in-house or hunting for freelancers on Upwork. Nowadays, you can find an outsourcing solution in any corner of the world and reap the benefits of geo arbitrage! We at the Support Adventure, the remote MSP Staffing Company can help you do that!Top reasons a business should consider using a BPO provider for HR:Time savingsCost savingsIncreased… Continue Reading Benefits of BPO in Recruitment for your business
By Anna @ Support Adventure, ago

How to Deal with MSP Emergencies Using Escalation Policies and Procedures

It’s an MSP help desk emergency! What do you do?From clients calling while everyone’s busy to data breaches, does your MSP know how to handle it? How well a company responds to emergencies can make-or-break an MSP’s relationship with their clients.As the owner, you need to devise and implement a well-defined policy and procedure on what happens when a client has an emergency.Here’s how you can, in three steps, successfully deal with… Continue Reading How to Deal with MSP Emergencies Using Escalation Policies and Procedures
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

Why Looking at Resumes is the Wrong Hiring Approach for MSPs

Simply looking at resumes is a really bad way of deducing who’s the right candidate for that new  opening in your MSP. And disqualifying applicants because they don’t look good enough on paper will make you miss out on a great new hire. Why?Judging who to interview and hire based on resumes does not represent the level of creativity, intelligence and quality of results needed for the unpredictable MSP environment. The resume alone also… Continue Reading Why Looking at Resumes is the Wrong Hiring Approach for MSPs
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

The Top Reasons for Offshore Outsourcing or BPO in South Africa

For many years, the traditional destinations for outsourcing have been India and the Philippines, largely due to the low costs for relying on a large workforce. However today, South Africa has become a popular outsourcing place and a truly competitive market for offshore solutions. More and more companies are discovering the unique opportunities and values that this country provides. Here are reasons to hire staff in South Africa: A large talent pool of potential outsourced… Continue Reading The Top Reasons for Offshore Outsourcing or BPO in South Africa
By Anna @ Support Adventure, ago

Listen to Feedback From Customers and Staff and Become a Better MSP

In the competitive MSP space, your clients can easily find another service provider if they feel like you aren’t treating them in the best possible way. So how can you know what’s the best way to treat your clients? By always listening to their feedback.And how exactly do you listen to feedback from customers and staff to benefit your MSP?Create opportunities for a survey instead of waiting for a complaint to receive opinions… Continue Reading Listen to Feedback From Customers and Staff and Become a Better MSP
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

Top Qualities of Help Desk Technicians

Are you looking for a job as an IT technician or hiring one for your business? Whether you are a candidate ready to start your IT career and a company seeking the best employee, you must know the top qualities of a support technician.The top qualities of a help desk technician include being: A quick and constant learnerCustomer and service-orientedA good communicatorAn analytical thinkerEmpatheticA team playerA problem solver … Continue Reading Top Qualities of Help Desk Technicians
By Anna @ 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

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

Best MSP Website Examples and Key Elements

We all know that your website is a representation of your company. It’s your digital business card. Therefore, any MSP should invest time, effort and money into creating a solid online presence that starts with their website.  Key elements that the best MSP websites should include are: Original content Simple understandable design Easy navigation Overview of service offeringsFree information in exchange for a leadPromo videoBenefits for customersFree servicesPleasant design, graphics… Continue Reading Best MSP Website Examples and Key Elements
By Anna @ Support Adventure, ago

Write Better Ticket Notes and Save Your MSP!

Thinking of scaling your MSP? Want to increase your revenue all while creating higher customer satisfaction? All of this is not possible without having great ticket notes. They are the backbone of any well organized MSP and help create stability and success. Here’s why:Detailed ticket notes create a system of accountability in your MSP, making escalations more organized. On both the business and technical side, keeping good ticket notes prevents major mishaps. And having… Continue Reading Write Better Ticket Notes and Save Your MSP!
By Kristina @ Support Adventure, ago

MSP Dispatcher Role and Responsibilities: The Complexity of the Job

Bringing an MSP dispatcher (service desk coordinator) on board your MSP can have life changing results. Some companies assume that the dispatcher position is a simple role in which anyone with decent communication skills can do the job. In reality, a service dispatcher needs to be well-rounded in a number of key areas to pull off their main objective successfully. What exactly is that? The main responsibility of the service dispatcher is to coordinate the… Continue Reading MSP Dispatcher Role and Responsibilities: The Complexity of the Job
By Anna @ Support Adventure, ago