The MSP Law Podcast

MSPs and Copyright Law: Protect Your Intellectual Property

Successful MSPs have defined processes and procedures, training manuals, scenario sequences, design schematics, strategies for implementation which combine various solutions and other material.  This information, whether internally disseminated or distributed to customers themselves, provide the MSP with a competitive advantage.

What happens when a disgruntled ex-employee or a customer decides to use these materials without your permission? It depends. Listen in to learn more.

 

 

MSPs and the Inevitable Shift to NCE

Tom Fafinski of MSP Law gives a brief overview of how MSPs should adapt and modify client contracts in the wake of Microsoft's NCE rollout—and how the new platform could actually be beneficial to the MSP.

The MSA as a Presale Document

In this episode, Tom explains how using an MSA at the very beginning stage of a new client relationship can protect MSPs from liability and suss out deal breakers before wasting yours or your client's time on a deal that won't move forward.

ESOP: Employee Stock Ownership Plan

An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is an employee benefit plan that gives workers ownership interest in the company.  It is an exit alternative worthy of consideration.

MSPs Planning on Selling - here are some gotchas to watch for

Sellers need to plan for their exit.  In their planning, they should consider some issues that will enhance the value of their business.

Why have a Master Services Agreement with your MSP customer?

This podcast deals with why you need to have an agreement with your customer.

Next PPP change - makes forgiveness a lot easier.

Relaxing requirements but an 11 page application for loan foregivenes..

Post-Covid Mergers and Acquisitions for Managed Service Providers

Did you think the slow down would be for a while?  Look for activity to start again mid-year and go roaring into 2021.  Here are my thoughts about MSP sales, mergers and acquisitions.

MSPs and Payroll Protection Program Loan Forgiveness

Learn about the loan forgiveness provisions of the CARES Act and Payroll Protection Program.

PPP for MSPs - should I take it or return it

The Paycheck Protection Program has a safe harbor for returning funds if you cannot satisfy the requirements of certification. Learn the background and what those requirements are.