An excellence award is granted to the 50 best-managed VARs, MSPs or ITSPs in the nation, recognizing organizations with superior business practices. Company size is less critical than the quality of these operations. Winners gain a tactical competitive advantage and a framework for consistent benchmarking and improvement.
TechnoPlanet, For over 25 years, this North American channel marketing company and its news media divisions have produced premier channel events and awards. Driven by the belief that the best-managed businesses thrive, we identify and celebrate top VARs, MSPs, and ITSPs. Our global mission is to empower the channel to become bigger, better, and stronger!
Start by completing this application form. You will receive access and instructions to complete the full application. You can return anytime to pick up where you left off until you complete all sections. We recommend that you gather you appropriate teams to help complete each section.
There is no minimum criteria for taking this business assessment test and no obligation to provide any financial data. For the Award, you should be in business in the channel for at least 3 years. Although not a prerequisite, you should be profitable or you are on a fast growth path. Providing financial information is not required, but those who do, will receive additional points towards their total score (running your business on financially sound business practices is important). Your business must be operating in the country of your application.
Yes. This recognition signals your management excellence to vendors and other partners, while assuring clients they are working with a high-performing organization. Such prestige attracts sales, top talent and provides insights for improvement, helping you successfully scale and future-proof your business.
You will complete the required information in each of the key areas through a secure online portal. The system will score your company in each area according to best practice. Companies with the highest total 50 scores will win.
Applicants are not expected to be perfect, but most firms have room for improvement. Use this business assessment to identify weaknesses and implement changes. By retaking the assessment to track progress, you can strive for the top 50 while continuously enhancing your daily operations.
Yes. And, there is a very special recognition for VARs and MSPs who win consecutive years!
Yes. You can consider joining a “MasterMind” Peer group where you will be grouped with eight other similar size companies to complete a year of business improvements. A group expert business coaches will be on-hand to help you get the job done. The mission will be to improve your business on every level to grow by 30% within the first year. See www.channelpartneralliance.com
To win a Best Managed IT Companies award, applicants must demonstrate excellence across key business categories, including sales, marketing, operations, finance, leadership, cybersecurity, and AI. This process involves a 250+ question business evaluation. While winning this award is a great achievement, the goal is to simply improve your business year over year. Sometimes, just by asking yourself the right questions can make all the difference.
Furthermore, an audit of the applicant’s digital presence and other accolades can impact their final score by up to 6%. The top 50 scoring companies in each country will join an elite global group as award winners.
Being recognized for operating one of the country’s premier managed enterprises significantly boosts morale and satisfaction among both staff and leadership.
This prestigious distinction offers numerous advantages:
- Internal departments are motivated to pursue continuous improvement, fostering long-term organizational health.
- Existing clients remain impressed and committed to a partner synonymous with excellence.
- New prospects naturally gravitate toward award-winning providers who lead their fields.
- Local and channel media outlets often seek to showcase such successful businesses to their respective audiences.
- Lending institutions find operational excellence a compelling reason to provide financial backing.
- Vendors and IT distributors prioritize deep strategic partnerships with top-tier organizations.
- This honor serves as a lasting asset, consistently unlocking new strategic opportunities.
Ultimately, award recipients take immense pride in sharing their success, as such high-level validation brings unique professional and personal rewards.
Regardless of the outcome, all applicants benefit from this assessment by receiving a business evaluation. This feedback allows companies to identify their performance within various best practice categories, helping them to address vulnerabilities and leverage their core strengths. Furthermore, organizations can work with business experts to develop strategic plans for operational improvements in the coming year. Consistently striving for advancement makes winning the award in the future a realistic goal. Ultimately, being recognized as a finalist for the 50 Best Managed IT Companies highlights a firm’s commitment to business excellence.
While most people appreciate receiving recognition, the impact and desirability of awards can vary significantly. This particular honor communicates a robust and unambiguous message to your clientele, staff, and partners. For managed service providers (MSPs), IT solution providers (ITSPs), and value-added resellers (VARs), securing this award may hold greater significance than any other accolade within the industry. Money cannot influence this award win!
While we do not offer business improvement services directly, we can connect you with premier coaches specializing in virtually every aspect of best practices. Our network includes experts capable of helping you evolve your entire business, from valuation for exiting, streamlining operations via AI automation to enhancing sales and marketing through AI-driven strategies.
These third-party organizations offer a proven track record of performance. Among the various ways to strengthen your organization, you might consider joining a professional-led peer group to ensure your growth remains focused and independently managed. Should you face any specific challenge, simply reach out, and we will refer you to the appropriate experts to help you succeed.
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