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October 2016

Why do Channel Managers Fail?

2020-09-03T11:50:59-04:00

According to our database, 67% of Channel Managers leave their jobs for one reason or another within 3 years. While that number by itself is not a sign of their failure to succeed, it does paint a dismal picture of the channel. We have been in touch with over 4,000 channel managers over our 25 + years of doing channel development work. We get to see some of the data as to the turnover in these [...]

Why do Channel Managers Fail?2020-09-03T11:50:59-04:00

July 2016

Channel-Marketing-as-a-Service is Here!

2020-09-03T11:50:59-04:00

TechnoPlanet has launched the first ever “as-a-service program” for IT vendors looking to do channel marketing. This may be the most significant change in the way vendors market in the channel for over a decade. Managed Services helps end-users to keep their business technology up and running while making them more efficient and productive – all of one affordable monthly fee with no big upfront cost. TechnoPlanet has a front row seat to see how this new way of doing business has fundamentally [...]

Channel-Marketing-as-a-Service is Here!2020-09-03T11:50:59-04:00

Avalanche of business building content at the recent VARTrends Channel Partner Summit in the UK

2020-09-03T11:50:59-04:00

Over two long days, VARs and MSPs were provided a massive dose of business building content including these 10 things… 1. Trends to future-proof your business. What must every VAR and MSP know and do to remain relevant in the future? I presented 12 trends that are driving the channel business as well as some tips that VARs and MSPs can use to exploit the emerging opportunities. 2. Financial management. If you are not managing your business from a financial perspective, you [...]

Avalanche of business building content at the recent VARTrends Channel Partner Summit in the UK2020-09-03T11:50:59-04:00

What could happen in UK technology channel as the country is about to exit from the EU?

2020-09-03T11:50:59-04:00

The picture above is the Brough castle that I saw on my recent trip in the UK that I randomly found while taking a wrong turn on my journey. In 1521 the castle was burnt down from a “Christmas party” and was left in ruins until 140 years after when it was fully restored. Later, the castle was destroyed again to its current state today. Today, there is a small cafe business at the foot of the [...]

What could happen in UK technology channel as the country is about to exit from the EU?2020-09-03T11:50:59-04:00

June 2016

People to People Relationships Matter in the Channel

2020-09-03T11:50:59-04:00

Regardless of what you believe about the channel and the need for relationships between the channel and vendors, there is one thing that we can all agree on – the channel has deeper and better relationships with the vast majority of the end-users who buy IT. It does not matter how big the vendor becomes, there will always be a need for people to do business with people - at least in the foreseeable future. [...]

People to People Relationships Matter in the Channel2020-09-03T11:50:59-04:00
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Last updated January 1, 2018

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Once a year we host an event that is exclusive for channel managers and their team. A team of the best channel development experts will share the latest insights, best-practices and research data for the IT Channel. It is a great opportunity to get some valuable advice, feedback and network with your peers! See www.channelnext.ca for details of the next event which is typically in February.

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