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Everyone wants to grow their business, and when it comes to the managed services industry, you may be inundated with options for how to get that done. But there really is an easy way to do that without having to overhaul your entire managed service provider (MSP) business: Use a cloud marketplace. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about what a marketplace is and why it matters in this cloud marketplace 101.<\/p>\n

What Is a Cloud Marketplace?<\/h3>\n

A cloud marketplace<\/a> is simply an online source where buyers and sellers can discover, procure, deploy and manage solutions from various providers in one place. It\u2019s basically an online store, but with the added distinction that the purchasers buy on behalf of end users\u2014that is, an MSP buys and deploys cloud solutions on behalf of its clients.<\/p>\n

Why Should I Care About Selling Through a Cloud Marketplace?<\/h3>\n

Now, you may be saying, I already provide great service to my clients. They seem happy, they keep coming back for more. Why should I add a new element to my business and start using a cloud marketplace? This is a great question, and it\u2019s got a simple answer: Simplicity<\/a>.<\/p>\n

People want the buying process to be as simple as the click of a button, and that\u2019s no different from consumer goods. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) looking to purchase IT solutions are often nimble and trying to solve a problem quickly. They don\u2019t have the luxury of time to wait for a lengthy sales and provisioning process; they need solutions to their challenges now.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s not just lip service from the leading cloud Marketplace; according to Gartner<\/a>, 83% of business-to-business (B2B) buyers want to purchase through a marketplace or a digital sales platform. So, you need to be able to provide that to adequately meet the needs of most B2B buyers. A cloud marketplace can help you meet this challenge.<\/p>\n

How a Cloud Marketplace Can Help You Grow (and Maintain) Your Business<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s not just about better serving your clients and meeting their needs; it\u2019s also about setting yourself up for success. Recent research<\/a> also shows that\u202fprofitability\u202fis the top challenge for most MSPs (91%) due to a variety of factors, from tighter margins to greater competition. Using a marketplace helps you reduce inefficiencies and overhead while creating new avenues for revenue.<\/p>\n

As your MSP may not be able to deliver one-click shopping on its own, provisioning through a cloud marketplace that allows you to easily find and procure solutions can help accelerate your delivery. And an advanced cloud marketplace like Pax8 can help you take things a step further through Professional Services<\/a> that round out your team\u2019s capabilities and enablement<\/a> that helps you and your team get the skills they need to succeed.<\/p>\n

Pax8 also stands out from other marketplaces by enabling the creation of storefronts<\/a> so you become the marketplace for your clients. With that kind of simple provisioning in place, your clients won\u2019t have reason to change providers, helping you keep churn to a minimum.<\/p>\n

Other Benefits to Using a Cloud Marketplace<\/h3>\n

Here are some of the other reasons<\/a> your fellow MSPs have decided to use a marketplace:<\/p>\n