It is important to understand how the equipment we put into the field drives profitability, both within an MSP and for clients. In terms of clients, it is relatively simple. If we place the right equipment in the field, our clients will have less downtime and be able to focus on engaging in productive activities. In most cases, the savings from reduced downtime more than offsets the cost of the upgrades. In determining the benefits to the MSP it’s more layered. That said, the reduced amount of reactive work drives the benefits to both the MSP and the client.
Updated 7/20/2022. First published 11/5/2019. We’ve all heard about the massive importance of incorporating video when it comes to marketing, but what we’ve only just begun to realize is how much more powerful video can be if it becomes a part of your organization’s culture.
Welcome to Experience GreatAmerica! In each blog, you’ll meet individuals from across our organization as they share their unique stories, career journeys and how they each make an impact at GreatAmerica. We’ll pull the curtain back and share what life is really like here, how our team members contribute to the success of the organization, and what excites them most about the future. Along the way, you may begin to picture yourself here too– owning your future and making an impact.
Updated 6/24/22. Originally published 5/07/17. There is an epidemic of ineffective meetings sweeping across corporate America; meetings that seem to fall short of what you hoped to accomplish. Things may get off topic, or you might leave without knowing what direction to go next, or without having a resolution. We are happy to share some simple tips to maximize collaborative meeting results and efficiency.
The BTA National Conference was held in Chicago, Illinois June 7-8, 2022. The event featured a packed agenda filled with knowledgeable speakers covering a wide range of topics, but a handful of themes were recurring: hiring and culture, diversification, and sales and marketing.
When it comes to selecting a financing partner for your office technology business, you likely have questions that determine if they are a match for your business and business solutions. At GreatAmerica Financial Services, we often hear, “Are my transaction sizes too big for GreatAmerica?” Or, in turn, “Are my transaction sizes too small?”
While supply chain challenges have made shortages inevitable across technology products, software and cloud-based solutions have been the exception. Technology providers that are increasing focus on software solutions for their customers are the companies winning right now. For GreatAmerica Financial Services, this begs the question: how can monthly payments help with software sales?
Disruptions in the supply chain are continuing to create challenges for equipment providers spanning nearly every industry. Many of our customers are facing some of the most difficult business obstacles they have experienced in recent history, from soaring prices to a shortage of goods. Unfortunately, there’s no way to predict when things will improve, in fact, some of our partners estimate it could be a year or more before things return to normal. Providers are feeling pressure to perform at pre-pandemic levels, but without inventory being consistently available, it becomes all the more difficult to hit quarterly numbers and profitability goals.
Last week, we sent several GreatAmericans to the BPCA (Business Products Council Association) Spring Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. The last few years have certainly presented obstacles, and solution providers have been faced with transforming their businesses continually. It was evident they are more motivated than ever to get back to pre-pandemic performance. This was fitting given the theme of the event this year: ‘Realizing Your Customer’s Full Profit Potential.’ The educational lineup was chock-full of information around strategies to get us there. So what were a few of the most buzzworthy topics? Read on to find out.
Jennie Fisher, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Office Equipment Group at GreatAmerica, joined friend, colleague, and industry leader, Mike Stramaglio of Stramaglio Consulting to kick off the first episode of his brand new podcast, ‘Next Week’s Life.’ In this episode, Jennie and Mike discuss the rapidly changing business landscape and the move toward hosted software and services offerings. They also discuss the impact of The Great Resignation and strategies GreatAmerica has implemented to increase focus on customer retention. Watch the full video below.
