{"id":71972,"date":"2022-11-15T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/?p=71972"},"modified":"2024-10-17T12:08:11","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T16:08:11","slug":"customer-retention-for-msps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/blog\/customer-retention-for-msps","title":{"rendered":"The MSP\u2019s Guide to Customer Retention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
As a Managed Service Provider (MSP), you have to balance the need to grow and evolve your business, without changing so much that you drive your existing customers away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many companies hyperfixate on winning new clients (a study by Invesp<\/a> found that 44% of companies focus on acquisition, while only 18% focus on retention). But while new customer acquisition is the key to growth, retention may be the key to sustainable profitability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, we\u2019ll talk about why MSPs need to retain customers, what retention challenges MSPs are currently facing, and how to hang onto your clients for the long haul. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Nobody likes losing clients. But for MSPs, without clients, you have no business \u2013 which makes keeping them happy extra important. And when it comes right down to it, your retention is a reflection of how good you are at keeping your customers happy. But beyond the obvious, retaining your existing customers has additional benefits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The benefits of keeping your current customers happy are obvious, but the roadblocks you have to overcome to get there may be less straightforward. Let\u2019s talk about a few customer retention challenges today\u2019s MSPs must contend with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that we\u2019ve discussed the challenges your MSP needs to be aware of, let\u2019s talk proactivity. There\u2019s plenty of steps you can take to overcome today\u2019s roadblocks and hit your retention goals. The key is taking deliberate steps to counteract these challenges so you can continue delivering an exceptional client experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n First thing\u2019s first: get a handle on your current retention rates so you know where to focus your efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Since most MSP business models are subscription-based, you need to track your customer satisfaction and retention statistics proactively. Otherwise, you may not know that a customer is unhappy until after you\u2019ve lost their business. But a shocking 97% of companies surveyed in Customer Service Collective\u2019s State of Customer Retention 2022<\/a> report said they only track retention rates once a year. Get ahead of your competitors by tracking your retention quarterly instead. Here\u2019s a few metrics to consider: <\/p>\n\n\n\nCustomer Retention Benefits for MSPs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What Challenges are MSPs Facing that Can Affect Customer Retention? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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MSP Customer Retention Best Practices <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Lead with Data and Metrics <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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CRR = [# Customers at the End of a Quarter – # New Customers Acquired] \/ # Customers at the Start of the Quarter<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Churn Rate = [# Clients at Beginning of Quarter – # Clients at End of Quarter] \/ # Customers at Beginning of Quarter <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
MRR = # Monthly Subscribers x Average Revenue per Subscriber <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nUtilize Net Promoter Scores Quarterly <\/h3>\n\n\n\n