The MSP Law Podcast

In Part 2 of Tom's four-part series on Tax Planning Strategies for MSPs, he explains how a tax attorney differs from a CPA, and why a tax attorney is absolutely essential to implement the best tax planning strategies for your business.

Stay tuned for Part 3: Maximizing Deductions to Benefit MSP Owners.

In the first episode of a four-part series on Tax Planning Strategies for Managed Service Providers, MSP law expert Tom Fafinski explains why tax planning is so important for MSPs, and what the focus should be centered around to achieve the best results.

Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss Part 2 of the series: "Isn't That What My CPA Does?"

As an MSP, you take many steps to secure your clients' data from breaches. But with cyber threats constantly evolving, it's essential to add that extra layer of protection with cyber insurance—for both you AND your customers. 

You've probably heard the term "indemnity," but what does it mean for you as a Managed Service Provider, and why is it important in a Managed Services Agreement? Listen to find out.

 

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.

 

 

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.

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.

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.

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

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