Nothing Happens by Itself
Copyright © 2021 Karl W. Palachuk
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Thanks in large part to two friends . . . we have a few more events on the calendar
(Side note: Big Thanks to Mark Germanos and anyone else who sends me event updates.)
See my blog - blog.smallbizthoughts.com - for the post on Harry Brelsford's Roadtrip Roadshow in support of breaking down the digital divide. I've added those stops to my calendar below.
And coach James Kernan has put up some Mastermind events for June, September, and December. In other words: He's as hopeful as I am that we'll be back out and about by then! In case you don't know James, check out the his appearances on the SMB Community Podcast - as both a host and guest.
I am still hopeful that I'll be doing my own roadshows in May in Canada. But first, I need to get a Covid Vaccine. Second, the federation of Canada needs to be open to American visitors. And, third, I really don't want to fly with a mask. So I'd like that to be a thing of the past.
We shall see . . .
I am an eternal optimist.
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Harry's Pop-Up Roadshow for Charity
Longtime Seattlelite Harry Brelsford has been living off and on in Austin, Texas. Now he's making the big move.
So, along the way, he's organizing an equipment collection to benefit Digitunity, an initiative of National Cristina Foundation. They are working to eliminate the technology gap.
I posted the official press release on my blog - https://blog.smallbizthoughts.com. The roadshow hits Boise, ID today (March 1) and Salt Lake City, UT tomorrow. From there, Harry's on to Albuquerque, NM and Austin, TX.
If you have some old equipment to donate, and live along the trail, check out that web site.
After all - we all need a break from the daily lockdown. Why not help a good cause while you're at it?
Photo note: Two good guys from Seattle Micro stopped by and donated six high-quality laptops.
Good work, Harry!
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It will be a year of isolation for me on March 5th.
I spent much of February 2020 in Thailand, Cambodia, and the miscellaneous airports of Asia and Southeast Asia.
I count myself lucky to have spent time in rural Thailand in a smallish town called Krabi. Due to the early response to Covid, it was very un-crowded.
MyTie and I had a chance to feed some elephants, and I waded into the river with them to help wash them. It was humorous, as we hiked into the jungle, that the tourists stopped to take pictures of everything - including a water buffalo. The guide acted as if we were insane. It was a bit like going to the Midwest and stopping to take pictures of a cow.
But the bottom line for me was this: I am grateful that I had some relaxing downtime before heading to Cambodia for some very difficult meetings re: rescuing girls from human trafficking.
All in all it was a great trip. But I didn't go straight home. I landed in San Francisco, flew down to L.A. for the night, then headed to Texas for XChange. That was a great show.
But by the time I landed home on March 5th, every event for the rest of 2020 had been cancelled. Of course no one knew how severe the pandemic would be or how long it would last. Thankfully, the end is in sight.
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Hack_It! Memo:
I recorded a podcast with John Hammond from Huntress about the upcoming hack_it 2021 conference. It is scheduled to air March 11th on the SMB Community Podcast. Subscribe now on your favorite pod-catcher. |
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Question: Would you take a class on social media and modern marketing?
I have outlined a new class based on several mini-classes I've done over the last few years. The topics include:
- YouTube
- LinkedIn
- Facebook
- Twitter
- Blogging
- Podcasting
- Managing graphics across social media
- Automating social media
- Super-charging social media by magnifying the effect of all of these actions
Three notes about such a class: 1) This stuff changes all the time, so I will have to freshen up everything for a new class; 2) This would probably be a 12-15 hour class if I bundled it all together; and 3) Because this stuff gets old fast, students should plan to implement this information as soon as possible.
What do you think? Too much? Should I split it into two, or three, or five classes? Would you pay for such information?
Any feedback greatly appreciated.
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I think that's all the news for now.
Welcome to March!
-- Karl W. Palachuk
:-)
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Newly Revised Class for 2021
Position Your IT Firm for Growth or Sale
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You only missed two classes
. . . They're recorded!
Sign up Today
Position Your IT Firm for Growth or Sale - Totally Revised for 2021
5W19
Taught by Rayanne Buchianico, Author and Coach
- All classes start a 9:00 AM Pacific
You're guaranteed to learn something that will make or save you the price of admission!
As your business matures, you want to take control of profits and your financial house. You invested the time to set up your chart of accounts, align income with COGS for easy measuring, and organize your reports and service desk. You have the information you need; this course teaches you how to use it.
This class provides unique content from a unique teacher! Rayanne is a managed service provider from Tampa, FL. She is also an accountant and an Intuit Certified ProAdvisor. In addition to her MSP business, Rayanne helps I.T. consultants to take control of their finances and understand their own business at a deeper level.
Topics for this class include:
- Create KPIs specific to your company
- Benchmark against your peers
- Detailed cash flow management and measure debt against income
- Measure service-level profits and improve profitability
- Identify red flags in your business, make changes before they become problems
- Prepare your company for growth, sale or merger
- Use margins to price your services for profit
- Income Tax Planning and Projections
- Action plans for success
... And More!
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Weekly Agenda
Week One
- Plan
- Organize
- Documentation
Week Two
- Valuation Methods
- Working Capital
- Tracking EBITDA
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Week Three
- Build KPIs
- Develop Trends
- Labor Costs
Week Four
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Debt Reduction
- Controlling Costs
Week Five
- Workshop - Bring is together
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Only $299 per student
Delivered by Rayanne Buchianico, Accounting Professional and QuickBooks Advisor. Rayanne has been an MSP - managed service provider - for many years and advises MSPs on how to get the most out of their QuickBooks and PSA integrations.
Includes five weeks of webinar classes with related handouts, assignments, and "office hours" with the instructor.
This course is intended for business owners and managers. It is particularly useful for the Service Manager or Operations Manager.
A Few Details . . .
- Each course will be five one-hour Zoom webinars
- There will be handouts and "homework" assignments
- Class webinars will be recorded and made available to paid attendees only.
- All calls start at 9:00 AM Pacific Time
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All the Resources That Are Fit to Print |
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Recent Blog Posts, Podcasts, and Videos |
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Small Biz Thoughts Blog:
Relax Focus Succeed:
SMB Community Podcast - New episodes drop every Thursday
The Killing IT Podcast - New episodes drop every Tuesday
The Cheeky Sales Coach Podcast / Video - New episodes drop every Wednesday
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Selected Recent Videos and Webinars:
Note: We started auto-posting the podcasts to YouTube. Those are not listed here as YouTube Videos since they're listed under the podcasts above.
A quick guide to my Playlists:
- Total: More than 700 videos on the Small Biz Thoughts channel
- 275+ SOP videos
Plus . . .
- Training, Courses, Seminars on Managed Services
- Product Reviews
- and more
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Small Biz Thoughts Community News
SmallBizThoughts.org
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Community Roundtable this week: Janet Schijns |
On the first Thursday of every month, we have a great members-only event: The SBT Roundtable. This month our special guest is Janet Schijns, one of the greatest "channel chiefs" and influencers you'll ever meet.
Of course we'll talk about marketing, sales, and what that looks like for IT professionals in the 2020s.
If you're a member, join us.
Members, don't miss this one. The link is at the top of your Dashboard.
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Our weekly meetings have really taken off!
In March of 2020, we started weekly Community meetings - just to catch up with members and see how everyone is doing in the "shutdown."
The meetings have grown since then and have become one of the primary benefits of the Community for many members. They're a great opportunity to seek help, exchange ideas, and help each other grow our businesses.
Members: Please join us every Thursday at 9AM Pacific (Noon Eastern).
First Thursday is the SBT Roundtable. A conversation that's about more than IT. More than business. This is a Zoom webinar format.
All other Thursdays are Zoom meetings and more free-flowing. The Third Thursday includes a few slides and updates. Then we just talk - about whatever YOU need!
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Note: The SBT Community Newsletter goes out this Friday. READ IT. We'll have a report from the Ecommerce Working Group. And we're moving the newsletter to the end of the month (final Friday).
And of course the Monthly News video will be out Friday. Keep an eye out for that.
Best place to see all of this is in the What's New section.
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As always, our goal is to help you to be as successful as possible!
If you need something, please post a question in a forum or email Kara (your Community Manager) or me.
:-)
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I find enjoyment in the little things.
Like this ten pound box that was labeled for "Team Lift" . . . even thought it only weighs ten pounds.
I'm not an athlete, but I can lift any ten pound box - even if one side of it is over two feet in length!
:-)
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What's Here?
This calendar lists two kinds of things: LIVE in-person events from any organization that focuses on the SMB consulting community; and MY events, whether live, webinar, etc.
If you have live events on your calendar that may be useful to others in the SMB Community, please let us know. We'd be happy to list them.
Of course: Everything here is subject to change based on Covid. Click the links for the latest details. Please send updates so we can post them.
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March
Harry's Digital Inclusion Roadshow
Mar 1
Boise, ID
Harry's Digital Inclusion Roadshow
Mar 2
Salt Lake City, UT
Harry's Digital Inclusion Roadshow
Mar 4
Albuquerque, NM
Harry's Digital Inclusion Roadshow
Mar 10
Austin, TX
XChange +
March 7-9 / Live + Virtual event
Orlando, FL
Register now and don't miss my presentation!
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April
If you know of in-person events we should list, please let us know.
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May
ChannelPro SMB Forum - Hybrid Event
May 6, 2021
Chicago, Il
SMB Roadshow - Vancouver
May 11th
Tentative . . . but count on it!
Join me Live!
SMB Roadshow - Toronto
May 13th
Tentative . . . but count on it!
Join me Live!
SMB Roadshow - Montreal
May 18th
Tentative . . . but count on it!
Join me Live!
ASCII Success Summit
May 19 & 20
Bethesda, MD
SMB Roadshow - Providence, RI
May 20th
Tentative . . . but count on it!
More info: https://www.smbroadshow.com
Join me Live!
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June
ChannelPro SMB Forum - Hybrid Event
June 9, 2021
Houston, Tx
ASCII Success Summit
June 16 & 17
Cincinnati, OH
James Kernan's Millionaire Mastermind Event
Omaha, NE
June 24-25th
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July
ChannelPro SMB Forum - Hybrid Event
July 8, 2021
Raleigh, NC
ASCII Success Summit
July 21 & 22
Chicago, IL
Black Hat USA
July 31-August 5
Las Vegas, NV
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August
SMB Roadshow - Manchester, UK
August 10th
Tentative . . . but count on it!
More info: https://www.smbroadshow.com
Join me Live!
SMB Roadshow - Cardiff, UK
August 12th
Tentative . . . but count on it!
More info: https://www.smbroadshow.com
Join me Live!
SMB Roadshow - London, UK
August 17th
Tentative . . . but count on it!
More info: https://www.smbroadshow.com
Join me Live!
ASCII Success Summit
August 18 & 19
Raleigh, NC
SMB Roadshow - Amsterdam, NE
August 19th
Tentative . . . but count on it!
More info: https://www.smbroadshow.com
Join me Live!
SMB Roadshow - Berlin, Germany
August 21st
Tentative . . . but count on it!
More info: https://www.smbroadshow.com
Join me Live!
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September
ChannelPro SMB Forum - Hybrid Event
Sept 2, 2021
Boston, MA
ITBOG (Business Owners Group) Cruise Conference
Sept. 3-6
Departs Miami
ASCII Success Summit
September 22 & 23
NY / NJ area
James Kernan's Millionaire Mastermind Event
San Diego, CA
Sept 23-24th
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October
ChannelPro SMB Forum - Hybrid Event
Oct 6, 2021
Atlanta, GA
SMB IT Professionals National Conference - Australia
Oct 15-16
Surfer's Paradise
Join me Live. I'm going to do my best to be there!
ASCII Success Summit
October 27 & 28
Orlando, FL
I'm hoping there's a trip to the Gold Coast in my future. Stay tuned.
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November
ASCII Success Summit
November 3 & 4
Houston, TX
ChannelPro SMB Forum - Hybrid Event
Nov 4, 2021
Los Angeles, CA
ChannelPro SMB Forum - Hybrid Event
Nov 16, 2021
Los Angeles, CA
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December
ASCII Success Summit
Orange County, CA - December 8 & 9
James Kernan's Millionaire Mastermind Event
Dallas, TX
Dec 9-10th
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If you know of in-person events we should list, please let us know.
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Note: If you know of any in-person event for SMB Consultants, please send info to karlp@greatlittlebook.com. |
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