http://www.cloudbusinessblueprint.com/podcast/episode-005-accounting-for-it-providers-2/

iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/cloud-business-podcast-opportunity/id742109989

In this podcast episode we discuss why financial reporting and accounting is so important to profitably managing your Cloud Business. We’ll highlight the 4 major reports that you should be reviewing daily and why. We’ll then take a deeper dive into each of these to give you a better idea of what role they play in your business.

We cover Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Reports and Budgets. Four very important financial and accounting reports you should be keeping an eye on when managing your Cloud Business.

Rob relays some recent examples of good and bad customer service he has been subjected to and we answer the question about when is the right time to be talking to your clients about cloud services.

Resources

• www.xero.com.au – Cloud based account system
• www.sassu.com – Cloud based account system

Wow! turns out that our Cloud Business Blueprint podcast made the New and Noteworthy section of iTunes.

Look for it in the business section or via the direct link:
https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/cloud-business-podcast-opportunity/id742109989
or directly on the Cloud Business Blueprint web site:
http://www.cloudbusinessblueprint.com/category/podcast/
Episode 5 is about to be released.
When you do listen we’d really appreciate any feedback or ratings you can provide as it all helps us create a better result for our listeners.

http://www.cloudbusinessblueprint.com/podcast/episode-004-white-label-cloud/

iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/cloud-business-podcast-opportunity/id742109989

This podcast discussed the benefits and challenges of white labelling cloud offerings. It looks at the challenges of incorporating public and private cloud offerings in an effort to generate profit and develop a long term strategy. We however also cover the huge opportunities in niches that are not currently adequately covered by resellers and why focusing on commissions is a losing game. Some of these opportunities come from businesses like:

• Office 365 = www.office365.com 
• Google Apps = http://www.google.com/intx/en_au/enterprise/apps/business/
• Intermedia = http://www.intermedia.net
• My Hosted Solution = http://www.myhostedsolution.com

As well as some nice solutions like:

• Saleforce = http://www.salesforce.com
• 37signals = http://www.37signals.com
• Sassu – http://www.sassu.com
• Xero = http://www.xero.com.au
• Windows Azure = http://www.windowsazure.com/en-us/

We answer the question about how to make product offerings easier for clients as well as wrap up some of the latest goings on at Cloud Business Blueprint

We’d love to hear feedback, so please leave your comments below and don’t forget to rate us on iTunes. This will help us grow our listener base which will encourage us to add more value and help us to bring on some fantastic guests.

The third episode of the the Cloud Business podcast is now available for your listening pleasure. In this episode Nigel and I discuss the steps that you should be taking to optimize your business.

From emails to checklists to other tools we cover it here. You’ll find the episode and resources at:

http://www.cloudbusinessblueprint.com/podcast/episode-003-business-optimisation/

of course you can subscribe to the podcast directly in iTunes

https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/cloud-business-podcast-opportunity/id742109989

and Stitcher radio

http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/40479/details

Have a listen and let us know what you think. Feedback and comments are much appreciated.

http://www.cloudbusinessblueprint.com/2013/11/episode-002-managing-teams/

https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/cloud-business-podcast-opportunity/id742109989

The latest episode of the Cloud Business Podcast is now available for download. We talk about Managing a Team of staff in your IT company.

We cover topics such as:

• The hiring process
• Hiring on Technical Skills or Personality
• Working with international Teams
• The World is Flat
• Software tools you can use to help manage your team

We’d love to hear feedback, so please leave your comments and don’t forget to rate us on iTunes.

I am very happy to announce that the Cloud Business Podcast featuring Nigel Moore and myself is now available for listening via iTunes. You’ll find it at:

https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/cloud-business-podcast-opportunity/id742109989

Here’s the description:

If you are a global IT entrepreneur looking to profit from the opportunity offered by the cloud, join us each episode to learn more about how products like Office 365, Google Apps, and other cloud services can boost your IT services business and grow your bottom line. Unlike other programs, this one covers both technical and business topics as well as the feedback and experiences from a community of members devoted to helping each other move their business to new levels. The show will take you from simply reselling products to creating successful offerings that customer want. It will show you how to position your business to move beyond the traditional services model and best of all it will inspire you with stories of those who are already succeeding in this new world of IT. Our aim is to show you how to progress from the basics of business to effectively utilizing all the tools that the online world has to offer all with the aim of generating you more profit and helping grow your business. If you want to learn how to compete more effectively in the new paradigm of the cloud, if you want to learn the secrets of business success in the online world, if you are looking to benefit from the experience and support of others, if you want to learn from the best in the business and most importantly, if you are looking to be inspired to take your business to new levels then this is the podcast for you.

We’d really love you to subscribe and most importantly to leave comments and feedback in iTunes so that we can improve the shows rankings and get it out to a wider audience.

Of course we always welcome your direct feedback, good and bad, to info@cloudbusinessblueprint.com.

Enjoy the first episode and subscribe for upcoming episodes.

The 11th of November also marks the launch of Cloud Business Blueprint. The website, blog and podcast are now LIVE! We’d love for you to go and check it out at :

http://www.cloudbusinessblueprint.com/

We’d also love to hear any feedback which you can send to info@cloudbusinessblueprint.com. We read and answer all emails personally.

In appreciation for those that registered early we are going to start sending you one of our first courses – an 8 part series titled “Profit Training Tips for Cloud Business” as a small way of saying thank you for you ongoing support.

If you missed early registration you can still register directly on the site and receive the same 8 part series now.

Everyone who registers will soon receive details on how to sign up for our private members only section. This is where you’ll gain access to things like our private discussions forums (already operational), as well as all of the additional content we are producing (sample document templates, training guides and more).

In the meantime make sure you add our new “Cloud Business Podcast”  to your favourite player as well as our blog.

We’re really looking forward to having people come on board as members to take advantage of everything we are working on.