Tag: Podcast

Cloud Business Podcast–Episode 7

The Cloud Business Podcast - Opportunity in the Cloud is only a Click Away with Robert Crane and Nigel Moore

In this episode we follow up from the last episode but look specifically at face to face or business networking. We cover why it is so important and some tips and tricks you can use to ensure that you receive full value for any event that you attend.

You can listen to the full episode at:

http://www.cloudbusinessblueprint.com/podcast/episode-007-business-networking/

or listen to it on iTunes at:

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

along with all the other episodes.

Remember we’d really love to hear your feedback on this episode and would really appreciate a rating on iTunes to boost our exposure.

Need to Know Podcast–Episode 56



The Need to Know podcast is back for 2014 with a new episode featuring MSP mentor Richard Tubb.
In this episode Richard and I discuss a whole range of our favourite books (business, fiction, etc). You’ll find the episode at:
http://ciaops.podbean.com/2014/01/07/episode-56-richard-tubb/
and the list of items discussed:
Amazon Kindle
I, Robot
Daemon
Freedom(TM)
Kill Decision
Goodreads
Rise and Fall of the Third Reich
21 ways to manage the stuff that sucks up your time
Don’t Worry Make Money
Don’t sweat the small stuff
The E-Myth
The Go-Giver
The Art of War
Winning with out Losing
The Power of Full Engagement
The Complete Sherlock Holmes
What would Churchill do?
Hitler’s Options
Marvel Unlimited
The Richest Man in Babylon
Get Big Fast and Do More Good
Vagabonding
Mistakes MSPs Make – The Five Most Important Mistakes IT Managed Service Providers Make Which Cost Them Time and Money
Seth Godin and Tom Peters on Blogging [VIDEO]
On Writing
You Only Better
Nicholas Bate Blog


You can also subscribe to episodes via RSS and iTunes. You will find all previous episodes at:
http://ciaops.podbean.com/
Remember, I’m always looking out for guests to share their experience and knowledge with listeners so if you would like to be on the show or know someone who would make a great guest please do not hesitate to contact me via director@ciaops.com.

Cloud Business Podcast–Episode 6

The Cloud Business Podcast - Opportunity in the Cloud is only a Click Away with Robert Crane and Nigel Moore

This episode covers social media and how to use it effectively in your business. I am big fan of many social media services and provides some tips and tricks on what I believe works effectively for business. Unfortunately, many smaller businesses and IT providers merely write it off but it can really be the corner stone of continually effectively marketing your business

The podcast also looks at the issue of why people seem to be so busy yet failing to achieve much and we answer a listeners question about how to better filter out clients who waste your time.

You can listen to the full episode at:

http://www.cloudbusinessblueprint.com/podcast/episode-006-social-media-providers/

or listen to it on iTunes at:

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

along with all the other episodes.

Remember we’d really love to hear your feedback on this episode and would really appreciate a rating on iTunes to boost our exposure.

Cloud Business Podcast–Episode 5

The Cloud Business Podcast - Opportunity in the Cloud is only a Click Away with Robert Crane and Nigel Moore

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

New and Noteworthy



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.

Cloud Business Podcast–Episode 4

The Cloud Business Podcast - Opportunity in the Cloud is only a Click Away with Robert Crane and Nigel Moore

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:

As well as some nice solutions like:

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.

Cloud Business Podcast–Episode 3 out

The Cloud Business Podcast - Opportunity in the Cloud is only a Click Away with Robert Crane and Nigel Moore

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.

Cloud Business Podcast Episode 2 available

The Cloud Business Podcast - Opportunity in the Cloud is only a Click Away with Robert Crane and Nigel Moore

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.