The MSP Law Podcast

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.

Force Majeure Clause, Impossibility, Impracticability, Frustration of Purpose for MSPs

Managed Service Providers need to look at the contract to see if a force majeure clause exists. They need to determine what constitutes a force majeure event, the scope of the excuse for performance, notification obligations and whether or not the other party has an obligation to mitigate. Without a force majeure clause, Managed Service Providers need to build a defense if their performance is impossible, impracticable or frustrates the purpose for the underlying agreement.