It’s that time of year again. When we’re all a little disinterested in the rain. In the Northwest here, it’s a rainy season we wish would just end. Bring on summer! To help you combat weather weariness, the simple solution is to start thinking about summer fun. Lennie’s 11th annual rafting trip is waiting for you: https://www.facebook.com/lenniesraftingadventures.maupinoregon?fref=ts
The time to reserve your seat is now- reserve for a day (or all days- weekend warriors). We want to see you in Maupin, Oregon on the Deschutes River beginning July 18th, 19, 20, 21. 4 days only- save the date!
Contact Lennie Green if you want to go…of course you want to go. Friends, family, associates, partners…all are welcome. Lennie # (360) 635- 4353 x. 201. Or shoot him an email lennie@nwmap.com
P.S Let him know if you’d be interested in a T-shirt at cost too!
CHANNEL PARTNERS 2014 EXPO: An opportunity to grow, learn, and network presents itself every year at the Channel Partners Expo.
This year it will be hosted at the Las Vegas Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino. The Expo caters to those looking to meet business and clients’ needs- VAR’s, Agents, System Integrators, and Consultants.
Attend the Expo in Las Vegas from Wed. February 26th thru Fri February 28th.
Get psyched up about 2014! For more info, contact us: https://nwmap.com/contact-us
As an Agent, it’s important to stay in touch with your clients. We’re in the business of communication and not just the Telecom type, but person-to-person, Agent-to-client. Clients’ needs change with the ever evolving technology climate. Of course the dialogue of the decade is quite possibly the Cloud. We’ve mentioned the Cloud brings with it a massive amount of questions. Security is one discussion between the Agent and clients. A right fit is another likely dialogue. The Cloud is a great option for small to medium businesses saving money and less hassle not having to man hardware and equipment or mobile apps/options for larger businesses with remote or out of office employees. The Cloud is one of those obvious dialogues. Do clients know what solutions are available in the Cloud specifically for them, for their industry or business? Do they know the cost benefits, secure networks and security options?
Managing and Monitoring? Do your clients have their circuits managed/monitored? Are the backup circuits managed…in case something happens to the primary. They want to know their circuits are working during non-business hours too. This kind of monitoring catches a problem before someone actually reports it.
Marketing tools- Master Agencies like NWMAP offer several solutions and one of those is small business marketing tools. A way to stay on touch on a variety of platforms through one portal. Businesses can easily get news out about their business, coupons, announcements, updates and basically stay in touch with their clients. This is one of those easy solutions and the dialogue should be based on that. An easy solution for small to medium businesses (Local TV stations, restaurants, etc). A variety of specific services and functionalities under one umbrella.
If you have additional questions or want to become a Telecom Agent, please contact NWMAP: https://nwmap.com/contact-us/become-an-agent
NWMAP has been consistently growing and that trend continued through 2013. We reflect on the year’s end and look at this growth in 2013 as a great prediction of 2014. We’ve opened up a new office space in downtown Vancouver, WA for guest agents and meetings, etc. We’ve added some new carriers and services to our portfolio- we have incorporated some excellent marketing tools for our clients to utilize and reach out to their customers. We’ve adapted our services to fit the needs of those reaching out to the Cloud. Also included in our new services offered is a GPS product- an effective, green (planet happy), and new approach to fleet, risk, and asset management.
NWMAP also continues to be your one-stop shop for Carrier services such as Wavelengths, Ethernet, SONET & TDM, Cell Tower Backhaul & IP service.
2013 ended with a party- NWMAP’s first annual Fall Festwas a pre-holiday celebration for the NWMAP team members. Lennie Green, president of NWMAP, was joined by some key employees in his group for a festive night of elegant (and delicious) Northwest themed food included in a catered 5 course dinner. A cordially competitive game of white elephant ensued but luckily nobody was harmed in the process and everyone went home happy.
We just want to take this time to thank our friends in Telecom, our partners, our clients, and those that make this all possible. Happy 2014!
Cloud technology was one of the most talked about trends in 2013. Even so, there are businesses questioning whether this technology is the right fit for them. As an agent, this is an opportunity to open up a dialogue, talk to clients about their existing business systems, phone lines, Internet, marketing campaigns, and their strategies for the upcoming year. Introduce new ideas they may not be taking advantage of such as video conferencing. When businesses begin thinking about the Cloud it typically means they are looking to advance their business to the next level and/or they’re trying to save money. All of which a Telecom Agent can assist with.
Agents need to know how a business can advance or update current systems. Sometimes the Cloud fits and other times perhaps not.
The Cloud and the agent:
Reach out to carriers for Cloud info, attend workshops, get knowledgeable so you have the answers for your clients.
Stay up-to-date on ALL services and products.
Cloud capabilities are ever-changing so identify new strategies that fit specific clients and businesses. Some new areas in which Cloud is being integrated into is healthcare and non-profits, for example.
There are a lot of benefits with the Cloud, such as flexibility, cost savings, and choices. While businesses may know this already, translating those benefits into something tangible for IT/Managers and business owners to grasp is key. Obviously cost savings and more services available are the top two on the list.
Stay in contact with existing clients. Find out what’s holding those customers back from updating.
Talk about security services offered for the Cloud. Many NWMAP carriers, such as Integra Telecom, offer these.
Let’s make a commitment to elevate businesses in the New Year!
It’s that time of year again. When we’re all a little disinterested in the rain. In the Northwest here, it’s a rainy season we wish would just end. Bring on summer! To help you combat weather weariness, the simple solution is to start thinking about summer fun. Lennie’s 11th annual rafting trip is waiting for you: https://www.facebook.com/lenniesraftingadventures.maupinoregon?fref=ts
