Comments on: MSP Puts New Spin On TARP Dollars

By: Jeff Nelson

Jeff Nelson — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:27:42 +0000

Ronald – Please fell free to contact me at the number listed on our website for the T.A.R.P. program. I will be glad to share with you, and any other MSP, the complete details of the program and how it is working. Thanks!

By: Ronald

Ronald — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:54:07 +0000

Jeff what is the smallest engagement (dollar figure) you’d accept as part of this program? We’ve been thinking about doing something similar and we’re located in southern California. I’d also like to know how you’re promoting this program to get the word out? Thank you in advance for your thoughts.

By: Joe Panettieri

Joe Panettieri — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:24:58 +0000

Hey Jeff: Thanks for the additional perspective. And I didn’t mean “gimmick” in a negative way. You guys are out marketing at a time when many solutions providers have gone silent. It’s refreshing.

By: Jeff Nelson

Jeff Nelson — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:11:59 +0000

Thanks Joe. I always appreciate your direct manner.

Just to clarify a couple of points:

1. The main purpose of Anexio’s T.A.R.P. initiative is not to stimulate IT spending but rather to help struggling small business owners get the much need technology support and strategy services that otherwise might not be affordable due to the current state of the economy.

2. It definitely is not a gimmick. We actually have been using this program (in “beta”) for a couple months now with great success. We feel that we now have the ability to make a difference in our local economy and feel we can offer support services that make a difference under the T.A.R.P. initiative. We have put a name on it prospective clients can relate to.

3. I encourage other MSPs to create innovative programs that can benefit their local economies. I firmly believe that MSPs and the proper technology alignment / services will be instrumental in creating a sustainable economic recovery engine. We have the ability to offer not only technical support but also business process analysis programs that can produce bottom line results. After all the MSPs survival is directly related to the success or failure of their local economies and businesses they support.

4. Small business owners helping other small business owners (in all industries and verticals) will the gas that makes that economic engine go.

PS: Hey look at the bright side…we could have called it the Customer Recovery Assistance Program…but that would have been C.R.A.P.