Welcome to Experience GreatAmerica! In each blog, you’ll become acquainted with individuals from across our organization as they share unique stories, career journeys and how they each make an impact at GreatAmerica. We’ll pull the curtain back so-to-speak 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 here. Along the way, you may begin to picture yourself here too– owning your future and making an impact!
Inflation rates are rising at the fastest pace since May 1981. But what does that mean for your business?
Updated 4/13/2022. Originally published 9/23/2021. Monthly recurring revenue is a predictable and reliable source of income which you accrue when you sell your products, services, and more on a monthly payment plan. There are a variety of methods to achieve it, including subscriptions, leases and Hardware as a Service contracts, but the end goal is the same: monthly recurring revenue that is more consistent, predictable and valuable.
More than 4 million workers voluntarily quit their jobs in December 2021 in what is being called The Great Resignation according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This puts pressure on some of the most competitive jobs – including the top skilled technical resources your company needs to build and solve complex customer IT challenges.
In celebration of her recent "Female Executive of the Year" award by the Cannata Report, we were reminded of this great interview with her from 2022. She's been a role model for us all for many years and we congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition. With nearly 32 years' experience in the industry and a track record of unparalleled excellence, Jennie Fisher is an incredible example of female success in the office technology industry.
As the hiring landscape continues to change, it’s time to set strategies in place to market your business to the next workforce generation. Whether you’re looking to fill an internship or full-time role, current students are eager to find a position that checks all their boxes. Attending career fairs is a great way to address your upcoming hiring needs and introduce yourself as a competitive opportunity for the best graduating candidates.
Updated 1/13/2022. Originally published 4/22/2021. Customers need technology and look to their Solution Providers as the experts who can help determine how to best fulfill that need. The current economic implications on businesses include uncertainty and hesitation around utilizing cash flow, but financing can help. In this blog, we highlight the top eight reasons you should be offering your client a flexible way to acquire your technology solution.
Updated 1/6/2022. Originally Posted 1/28/2018. If the world of financing and leasing seems like a confusing landscape of options, you’re not alone. Approaching the industry with little to no financing experience can be overwhelming for anyone trying to introduce financing as a viable option for their business. Related: What is the Difference Between a Lease and a Loan? Like anything new, it’s helpful to understand the nuts and bolts of financing: at GreatAmerica, that’s an introduction to our most popular equipment lease types in use by businesses today. We’ll look at the pros and cons of each so you can identify which one is best for your business and your customers.
Updated on 12/2/2021. Originally Posted on 5/6/2020. Since 2020, IT and office technology providers have been tasked with deploying their clients’ remote workforce at record pace. Many projects were put on hold, and IT providers worked around-the-clock to ensure their clients could continue doing business securely from home, staying busy with software migration, implementation, and upgrades – all of which could conveniently be done remotely.
Originally published on 4/1/2021. Updated on 7/29/21. We have the pleasure of working with office technology providers every day. In our channel, it’s not a question of if financing will be a part of their go-to-market strategy, instead, it’s a question of who they will use to facilitate the financing arrangement. There are many financing sources to choose from as an office technology solution provider, and when deciding what the best fit for your business is, you should start by looking to your mission, values, and go-to-market strategy. Since we're often asked what kind of providers are typically a good fit with GreatAmerica, we wanted to take some time to offer our insight on the topic. There are two categories of considerations we tend to look at when evaluating if an office technology business will be a good fit for GreatAmerica: The first is what we call the ‘on-paper’ attributes. We lean on these attributes to help us understand if the company seeking financing can fulfill the terms of the agreement. The second category we look at is whether they hold growth minded attributes. Let’s dig into both categories.
Three Success Stories in the Account Support Role Working at GreatAmerica isn’t just a ‘job’ – it’s a career. A career where:
Meet Melissa What does a typical day as an Account Support Advisor (ASA) at GreatAmerica look like? What a tough question since each day can present a new set of challenges!
