What’s the reward for growing your small managed services business? The answer: More government forms to fill out, according to Inc.com. The online magazine notes that small businesses are rallying this week to fight a 1099 rule that could trigger more paper work and red tape for entrepreneurs who are trying to pull the U.S. economy out of its slump. Here are the details.
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Small Businesses: Time to Fight New 1099 Rules?
Posted September 14th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
How to Build A Successful Corporate Culture
Posted April 19th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Despite the recession, mindSHIFT Technologies — like many progressive managed service providers — continues to seek new talent. From where I sit, finding and hiring the right talent is the most difficult part of building a business. In particular, Amy Katz and I worry about maintaining a great corporate culture at MSPmentor’s parent, Nine Lives Media Inc. So what are the secrets to finding, retaining and inspiring the right people?
The Top Reason Start-ups Succeed — Or Fail
Posted February 27th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Whether you’re transitioning into the managed services market or launching an MSP from scratch, I spotted some timely start-up guidance from Inc. magazine. The article highlights the need for “careful morale management.” But I think you need to take the example one step further and ask yourself: Can you really build a business doing everything by yourself?
ConnectWise, Nimsoft Among Fastest-growing Software Companies
Posted August 25th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
ConnectWise and Nimsoft, two prominent companies in the managed services market, rank among the United States’ fastest-growing privately held software companies, according to Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list.
