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Upcoming Events

 

 

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January 6th, 2010

 

9:00 AM Pacific

 

Karl Palachuk's 2010 State of the Nation Address for SMB Consulting

 

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Seminar Schedule

 


 

Karl Palachuk and Manuel Palachuk:

 

 

Zero Downtime Migration Deep Dive

Live Seminar -- One Day Only

October 1, 2009
Las Vegas, NV

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Preday Seminar for SMB Nation

Karl Palachuk, Author, The Network Migration Workbook:
Zero Downtime Migration Strategies for Microsoft Networks

Manuel Palachuk, Author, The Network Migration Workbook:
Zero
Downtime Migration Strategies for Microsoft Networks

 

Seminar Includes:

  • The Book (The Network Migration Workbook) - a $300 Value
  • A complete Migration Checklist - 100+ pages plus binder and 24 tabs
  • Additional Course Materials
  • Access to the "internal" Zero Downtime Migration web site with additional checklists and materials, including private discussion groups
  • Lunch and two breaks
Agenda Topics Include:
  • Introduction to Zero Downtime Migrations
  • Manual Migration vs. Automated Migration
  • Strategies for ZDTM - Actual run through of major points in our case studies
  • User Checklists and how to adapt them to your scenario
  • Deep dive on profile migrations -- and all the pesky little things you need to make them go smoothly
  • and more!
What You'll Learn:
  • An overview of the ZDTM process
  • How to conceptualize a ZDTM project
  • How to run a ZDTM project
  • Estimating, Quoting, and Selling the project
  • Moving from "the quote" to Service Requests in your ticketing system
  • Working the ZDTM project profitably
  • Deep dive into creating, using, and refining ZDTM checklists
  • Deep dive into profile migrations
  • Walk-through of a complicated migration scenario (two servers, four line of business applications)
  • Real World strategies and techniques you can take home and use immediately
  • and more!
After September 15th, Registration will be $1195 per person . . .

Early Registration Only $995 per person.

Register Now First Student from Your Company

Add Second Student Second and Additional Students 

More Info

 

 


 

Register Now

 

More Info / Agenda

Early Registration Only

$995 per person

After Sept. 15th: $1195 per person

Second Participate
(or students who have already purchased the book):
$795 per person

Add Second Student

 

 

Karl W. Palachuk 

Karl W. Palachuk 

 

 

Manuel Palachuk

Manuel Palachuk

 


 

Karl Palachuk / Jeff Middleton / Manuel Palachuk

 

Migration Strategies: Practical Advice for Moving to SBS 2008

 

-- Including

Zero Downtime Migrations

and

Swing Migrations

 

Pre-Day Seminar for the SMB Summit

 

May 14th, 2009

Las Colinas, TX

1:00 - 5:00 PM

 

Only $99 per person online

Registration Closed

 

Featured Content:
 

This event is being held on the site of the SMB Summit, but you do not have to be a conference attendee.

 

Agenda Notes:

More than just theory: This seminar will provide lots of click-by-click guidance on

  • Introduction to Zero Downtime Migrations

  • When to use a Swing Migration

  • Manual Migration vs. Automated Migration

  • Strategies for ZDTM - Actual run through of major points in our case studies

  • User Checklists and how to adapt them to your scenario

  • Deep dive on profile migrations -- and all the pesky little things you need to make them go smoothly Handouts and more!

 

More Info

 

Location:

Las Colinas (Dallas), TX

 

ONLY $99 when you register online.

 

Only $199 when you register on site.

 

 

Two Money-Back Guarantees:

 

1.

 

100% of Your Registration will be Returned to You if You are Not 100% Satisfied

2.

You Will Save at Ten Hours of Labor on Your Next Migration

with the techniques you'll learn in this seminar.

Really.


Fine Print: You can't get more than 100% of your money back. So you can't double your money back. We just double-guarantee your satisfaction!

About Karl:

Karl W. Palachuk is the founder and CEO of KPEnterprises, a technology consulting firm focused on the SMB market in Sacramento, CA. He has experience running support services for companies from one person to some of the largest companies in the world. As a leader in the development of network documentation and managed services, Karl is a very popular speaker in the SMB Consulting Space. KPEnterprises was founded in 1995, but Karl has been working with computers and "the internet" since 1982.

About Jeff:

Jeff Middleton is founder and architect of SBSMigration.com. He is a Microsoft MVP and creator of the Swing Migration process. like a god to us. Jeff has been swinging migrations and consulting to consultants since before SBS 2003 was released. He has been a "VAR" and consultant for more than 20 years. In addition, he is the architect of the IT Pro Conference in New Orleans.

About Manuel:

Manuel Palachuk is President of KPEnterprises, a technology consulting firm focused on the SMB market in Sacramento, CA. He has more than 20 years experience in IT consulting. In addition to being a co-author of the Network Migration Workbook, Manuel is the primary architect of KPEnterprises' Zero Downtime Migration techniques.

 


 

Registration Closed

 

 

 

$99 online registration

 

At the door only $199

 

 

Karl W. Palachuk 

Karl W. Palachuk 

 

Jeff Middleton

Jeff Middleton

 

Manuel Palachuk

Manuel Palachuk

 


 

Karl Palachuk and Amy Luby:

 

Managing Your Managed Service

and

Managing Your Projects

-- Including an Intro to Zero Downtime Migrations Strategies

 

Pre-Day Seminar for the Autotask Community Conference

 

March 29th, 2009

1:00 - 5:00 PM

 

Only $29.95 per person!

Registration Closed

 

Featured Content:
 

This event is being held on the site of the Autotask Community gathering, but you do not have to be an Autotask user or conference attendee.

 

Agenda Notes:

 

- Karl Palachuk on Project Management in a Managed Service Business

 

We all work projects. But do we all work them profitably and efficiently? Whether you're 100% managed service or just getting started, come and learn the most important elements of keeping project labor on the "billable" side of the ledger.

 

- Amy Luby on How to Manage Your Managed Services

 

Attend this interactive seminar and learn how to manage your practice when it gets to the next level. You will learn from Managed Services expert Amy Luby, CEO of MSPSN, what issues you will face and how to address them. Learn how to keep your staff efficient and your service desk profitable through process efficiencies and workflow management.

 

- Karl Palachuk on Zero Downtime Migration Strategies

 

Join one of the authors of The Network Migration Workbook for an introduction to SBS Migration that will make your business more profitable and your clients a lot happier. Is ZDTM really possible and practical in your business? Attend and find out.  

 

 

More Info

 

Location:

Nashville, TN

 

ONLY $29.95 when you register online.

(Let's be honest: We just want to pay for the room.)

 

Freebies:

- Special Offer #1: Every attendee will receive a free audio program from SMB Books.

 

- Special Offer #2: Every attendee will receive a free copy of MSPSN’s NOC Support Playbook and documentation which is what MSPSN uses internally to keep our Virtual Service Desk efficient and profitable.

 


 

Registration Closed

 

 

$29.95 per person

 

Seating is Limited

 

 

Karl W. Palachuk 

Karl W. Palachuk 

 

Amy Luby 

Amy Luby 


 

Karl Palachuk and Erick Simpson:

 

Absolute Best Practices

 

Pre-Day Seminar for SMB Nation 2008

 

October 3rd, 2008

2:00 - 6:00 PM

 

Featured Content:
 

Whether you're new to SMB Consulting, or an old hand, you'll learn a lot of great new stuff from these two authors and successful SMB Consultants.

 

No matter where you are in the process, you'll find valuable best practice tips in this four hour seminar.

 

From managing client relationships to hiring employees, from sales and marketing to running a service board. We'll cover it all.

 

A great seminar at a great price.

 

More Info

 

Location:

Marriott Hotel on the Waterfront

Seattle, WA

 


 

Registration Closed

 

Seating is Limited

 

 

Karl W. Palachuk 

Karl W. Palachuk 

 

Erick Simpson

Erick Simpson 



 

Karl Palachuk and Dave Sobel:

 

Designing, Implementing, and Making Money with Virtual Environments

 

Pre-Day Seminar for MSP Revolution

 

September 4th, 2008

1:00 - 5:00 PM

 

Virtual Environments are HOT!

 

If you want to get started with Virtualization, there's never been a better time. With the introduction of Hyper-V for Server 2008, Virtualization will absolutely take off between now and the end of the year!

 

Come learn from two partners who run their own businesses with virtual environments and have each sold hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of virtual systems. You'll learn:

 

- The basics (hardware, software, the virtual environment)

- Designing a virtual environment

- Tools you'll need

- Right-sizing the hardware and setting expectations

- Implementing a virtual project -- profitably!

- Managing the virtual environment

- Licensing scenarios

- Building the future: hosted machines, instant backups, fast implementations, and more

- and More!

 

 

Registration Closed

 

Seating is Limited

 

 

Karl W. Palachuk 

Karl W. Palachuk 

 

Dave Sobel 

Dave Sobel

 
MSPSN Conference Information

Hyatt Lodge
Chicago, Il
September 4-7, 2008

Conference Site:
www.mspsn.com

Conference Agenda
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Karl Palachuk

with Arlin Sorensen, Matt Makowicz, Erick Simpson, and Stuart Crawford:

 

Successful Habits Make a Successful Consulting Business

 

Pre-ICCA Conference Seminar

moderated by Dave Sobel

 

Friday

June 6th, 2008

4:00 - 6:30 PM

 

This will be a round-table discussion between some of the key leaders and opinion leaders in the SMB space.

 

Join 5 World-Class Authors for a Super Successful Panel Discussion to talk about the most important habits you need to build your business, run your business, and make money in a changing environment. This session will be a content-filled discussion about best practices for small business consultants. Guaranteed to be worth your while!

 

More Info

 

Location:

Crystal City Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC

 


 

Registration Closed

 

 

ICCA

 


 

Karl Palachuk and Matt Makowicz:

Never Lose Money on Another Job Again

Pre-SBS Migration Seminar

 

Thursday

May 8th, 2008

1:00 - 5:00 PM

 

Featured Content:
 

Selling the right solution and executing the right solution. Karl and Matt have the knowledge, experience, and processes you need to make your company move profitable right away.

 

A great seminar at a great price.

 

More Info

 

Location:

Westin New Orleans Canal Place Hotel

 


 

Registration Closed

 


 

Karl Palachuk and Matt Makowicz:

Sell and Execute Perfect, Profitable Projects

Pre-SMB summit Seminar

 

Thursday

April 17th, 2008

1:00 - 5:00 PM

 

Featured Content:
 

Your business is growing. Learn the successful processes and procedures you'll need to stay profitable as you take on more challenging projects with a growing team!

 

A great seminar at a great price.

 

More Info

 

Location:

Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas

(Dallas, TX)

 


 

Registration Closed

 

 


 

Karl's Annual Pre-SMB Nation Information Fest

 

Friday

September 28th, 2007

1:00 - 4:00 PM

 

Featured Content:
 

1. HaaS (Hardware as a Service)

2. Perfect Projects Every Time (project management for SMB consultants)

 

Free, but you gotta register.

 

More Info

 

Location:

Marriott Redmond Town Center

 


 

Registration Closed

 

Free


 

Major Four Five Author Book Launch!

 

Friday

September 28th, 2007

4:00 - 6:00 PM

 

Featured Content:
 

Four authors discussing their new books. Panel discussion led by Jeff Middleton.


Authors:
- Arlin Sorensen
- Matt Makowicz
- Erick Simpson
- Karl Palachuk

- Stuart R. Crawford
 

Free, but you gotta register.

 

More Info

 

Location:

Marriott Redmond Town Center

 


 

Registration Closed

 

Free


 

Robin Robins' Client Attraction and Marketing Blueprint Seminar

 

Friday

September 28th, 2007

4:00 - 6:00 PM

 

Featured Content:
 

How Can You Learn a PROVEN, Field-Tested Marketing System for Your Computer Consulting Business That Will Actually Double - Possibly Triple - Your Client Base, Income, and Profits in 6 Months or Less…
 

A small fee is required. Find out more and register today.

 

More Info

 

Location:

Marriott Redmond Town Center

 


 

Registration Closed

 

Small Fee Required



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