MSP Blog: Quoting, Pricing & vCIO Strategy Guides
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The MSP Service Proposal Template That Separates Recurring From One-Time
Copy the service proposal structure that puts recurring and one-time costs on separate lines, so scope creep and margin leakage stop before the client signs.
Microsoft Partner Agreement 2026: The MSP Quote and Renewal Review Checklist
Microsoft's updated Partner Agreement takes effect December 1, 2026 for most CSP partners. Use this checklist to turn the terms update into owned renewal and quote work before it becomes an invoice surprise.
AI Billing for MSPs: Tokens, Client Budgets, and Invoice Rules
AI usage is becoming metered. MSPs need included usage, overage thresholds, review cadence, and client approval rules before the invoice arrives.
MSP Project Management Fees: Stop Giving Away the Work
MSP project management fees are not padding. They cover scheduling, vendor chasing, client delays, change control, and margin risk. Here is how to quote them cleanly.
Contractors Are Not Half-Users: How MSPs Should Price Messy Client Headcount
Clients love calling people contractors when they want a discount. MSPs should price the support burden, identity risk, device access, and expectations instead.
Kaseya High Watermark Pricing Is Gone. Audit This Before June Ends
Kaseya is moving from high watermark pricing to committed minimums. MSPs should audit endpoint counts, billing commitments, and client agreements before June ends.
ScalePad Quoter in 2026: Honest Take After 2.5 Years Under New Ownership
An honest ScalePad Quoter review for MSPs in 2026, with ownership context, what it does well, where it falls short, and who should pick something else.
Cisco Meraki Pricing for MSPs: True Cost, Licensing Gotchas, and Whether the Partner Program Is Worth It
Cisco Meraki pricing is quote-only for most MSPs. Here is the honest view: true per-device cost, co-term traps, subscription licensing, and the support and partner tradeoffs that actually matter.