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Articles by Carrie Dagenhard

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7 Things You Can Do Right Now to Boost Your IT Career

Feeling stuck or burnt out in IT? Seven concrete things you can do this week to move your career forward - no career change required.

Carrie DagenhardAug 30, 20235 min read
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7 Things IT Pros Should Consider Before Quitting a Job

Before you hand in your notice, seven things every IT professional should weigh up - from market timing to what you are actually escaping.

Carrie DagenhardFeb 8, 20235 min read
How To Boost MSP Customer Satisfaction

Six Ways To Boost MSP Customer Satisfaction

Carrie DagenhardJan 4, 20236 min read
Top Tech Predictions for 2023

After conflict, supply chain trouble, inflation and layoffs, what does 2023 hold for tech? The predictions worth planning around.

Carrie DagenhardDec 27, 20225 min read
Why Is Your MSP Not Generating More Leads?

Here's Why Your MSP Isn't Generating Enough Leads

Carrie DagenhardNov 9, 20225 min read
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What Can You Do To Boost Your IT Career?

7 Things You Can Do Right Now to Boost Your IT Career + (Infographic)

Carrie DagenhardOct 4, 20221 min read
Five Dangerous IT Project Management Mistakes to Avoid

Five IT project management mistakes that cost time and credibility - and the habits that stop each one happening again.

Carrie DagenhardSep 21, 20225 min read
What To Automate For MSP Success

Running an MSP gets more complex every year. The tasks worth automating first, so the work scales without the headcount following it.

Carrie DagenhardAug 10, 20225 min read
How To Help Your MSP Customers Avoid Malware Attacks

Fighting malware feels like fending off a hydra. How MSPs can help customers cut their exposure before the next incident arrives.

Carrie DagenhardJul 28, 20225 min read
How To Drive MSP Success With IT Helpdesk Software

The best SaaS stack in the world will not help if nobody uses it properly. How to get real results from your MSP help desk software.

Carrie DagenhardJun 23, 20225 min read
IT Pros: Is It Time To Ask For A Raise?

You know you are worth more, but asking is another matter. How IT professionals should prepare, time and frame a request for a raise.

Carrie DagenhardJun 1, 20225 min read
Pros & Cons Of IT Side Gigs

SherpaDesk IT Helpdesk Software: Pros & Cons Of IT Side Gigs

Carrie DagenhardMay 11, 20225 min read
IT Burnout: What It Is and How To Solve It

SherpaDesk IT & MSP Helpdesk Software Blog: IT Burnout: What It Is and How to Solve It

Carrie DagenhardApr 13, 20225 min read