Small Biz Thoughts Technology Community - Member Benefits Change January 1st

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Small Biz Thoughts Technology Community - Member Benefits Change January 1st

Last year, we introduced a new membership level in the Small Biz Thoughts Technology Community. In January 2025, we're adding additional member benefits to the PLUS tiers.

Traditionally, members received three free certification exams at our sister site, IT Service Provider University. Beginning January 1st, all Community Plus members will receive 

• Five free 5-week courses (a $1,995 value) 
• PLUS five free certification exams (an additional $995 value) 

• Teams Plus members will receive this "5+5" benefit for each team member - up to ten members. So, the value of that is off the charts.

Because of our relationship with IT Service Provider University, we can combine their offering with our member benefits. It's a real Killer Combo.

Sign up today at smallbizthoughts.org.

Of course, the core of the Community remains our massive resource library and the Community meetings. We continue to add resources to the library, and all the books and events I produce are free to Community members before they are made available for the public to purchase.

Note: Your membership price is locked in and will never go up! We do add benefits, but you pay the price you started with. Here's a summary of the programs.

Join Today!

See notes below.

Why 5+5? 

The 5+5 combination was created with a specific goal in mind: Advanced certification. ITSPU has several pathways you can choose from. These include 

• IT Management
• Technician
• Sales & Marketing
• Service Manager
  and
• Front Office

See https://www.itspu.com/certifications/.

One certification exam earns you an ITSPU Certified Professional designation. Five certifications within a specific pathway earns you a Certified Specialist designation.

We designed the Plus membership to basically give you all the resources you need to become a Certified Specialist in one area. Our courses are all 100% focused on the the skills you need to run a successful, profitable IT consulting business. And the pathways are designed to train your entire company on the best practices for running a modern, profitable business.

Year-end Roll-Over Bonus

For all of our tiers, these courses and exam opportunities roll over on the calendar year. This means that you can sign up now, use your training coupons to register for courses, and then you get new coupons in January. So now is the once-a-year opportunity to get a double bonus.

Current Plus members will be elevated automatically to the new PLUS membership AND continue to have their original membership price locked in for life. 

Note: To take advantage of this, you must use your existing coupons by December 31st. They will expire if not used. 

Actions Needed

Current Members: Do nothing. You are automatically upgraded to the new Community Plus membership. Your price will stay the same . . . forever.

Non-Members: Check out the SBT Technology Community. If you join now, you get all the regular benefits and the one-time opportunity to get the New Year roll-over bonus.

Who is “just right” for the $799 Community Membership level?

The Community membership level is perfect for members who need the content in the community but are too busy to take advantage of dozens of hours of training and certification.

• Investment is only $799/year 
• Includes One 5-week course at IT Service Provider University
• Includes one free certification exam at IT Service Provider University

Of course, you can always buy additional courses and certifications at a huge discount when you are an SBT Community member.

Who is “just right” for the Community Plus Membership level?

This level is perfect for members who want to take several courses to to improve their business, and for those seeking a Specialist Certification. And, really, if you plan to take three or more courses per year, then the investment is a no-brainer. 

• Investment is only $1,299/year or $129/month (12 month commitment)
• Includes FIVE 5-week courses for one person at IT Service Provider University
• Includes FIVE certification exams per year

Of course, you can always buy additional courses and certifications at a huge discount when you are an SBT Community member.

All tiers also include 

• All of my books, audio programs, checklists, and members-only events
• Unlimited courses for your staff at huge discounts
• Weekly calls, community forums, and special group Breakouts
• and more!

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Join Today - and start saving immediately!

If you have more questions in the meantime, please just ask. We can't wait to see you inside the Small Biz Thoughts Technology Community.

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Notes: 

1 – Rate locked in for life. We will occasionally increase benefits, but not your rate, as long as you maintain your membership.

2 – IT Service Provider University, our sister site, is operating separately. We provide discount codes to be used for free and discounted courses.

3 – Coupon codes renew each year. So, your first year, you can use them immediately and they will refresh January 1st.

:-)