Only for now, consider yourself a reasonably successful IT service provider that sees that the growing opportunity in managed services, is fast developing the technology to support this burgeoning marketplace and knows the key - has in fact the secret"sauce" - into managing a successful managed services firm.
Now devoting yourself along with your IT business to the proprietor of a fine dining establishment. IT Solutions The restaurant owner understands that his specialist livelihood is developed on the"meat and potatoes" of his performance, especially his fine selection of exceptionally quality meats cooked to perfection. And he's convinced his culinary achievement is a result of the secret"sauce" he's made to decorate every entree. He even has a signature garnish he places on top of each entree that makes it exceptionally unique for him and a cut over his competition.
The exact same analogy applies to a IT company. Your organization is probably beginning to change away from the technology and the tools that provide services to some realization that the managed services industry is your"meat and potatoes" upon which your future livelihood will rest. Your"culinary" victory will be due, in substantial part, to the particular"sauce" you create to adorn every handled service you offer. Managed IT Solutions The garnish you place on each managed service is the only unique fact or feature about your company -and the way you market it that sets you apart from your competitors.
So, what are the"meat and potatoes" of your business - the managed services you plan to offer your clients as you transition to a successful managed service enterprise? How are you going to marketing those services - exactly what"sauce" or"sauces" are you really going to make to sell them? Exactly what"garnish" can you place on top - what reality or characteristic about your business is unique enough to distinguish and distinguish you from your competition?