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Jan 2010 - The Launch Pad Presents 10-part Channelpro Sponsored Franchise IT Podcast Series: “MSP Franchise IT Business-in-a-Box Podcasts”
The Launch Pad Team Franchise Presents a 10-part Podcast Series: “MSP Franchise IT Busines-in-a-Box Podcasts” featuring Channelpro publisher Michael Siggins and Launch Pad CEO, Ilene Rosoff.  The series describes how The Launch Pad’s franchise model is an airtight framework for those who have a passion for the managed IT services business to be able to succeed and excel over and over again.  Subscribe to the series on iTunes or view the series on our Blog. 

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Dec 2009 - Brudny and Rabin, PA select
The Launch Pad’s RevITup™ Business Care Series for complete IT management and backup and disaster recovery services.

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November 2009 - Ilene Rosoff, CEO of The Launch Pad, Announced as Finalist for Stevie Award
Ilene Rosoff, CEO of The Launch Pad, Announced as Finalist for Stevie Award for Women in Business.  The Stevie Awards for Women in Business announced today that Ilene Rosoff, CEO of The Launch Pad has been named an award finalist in the category of Best Entrepreneur - Service Business - Up to 100 Employees.  The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, and the companies they run - worldwide.  More than 1,100 entries were submitted this year for consideration.  Finalists were chosen by business professionals worldwide during preliminary judging.  Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word “crowned,” winners will be announced during a gala event in New York City on November 13th.
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Odessa, FL, October 15,2009 - RevITup™ Legal Business Care Managed IT Services Series
The Launch Pad announces RevITup™ Legal Business Care Managed IT Services Series.  In an economic climate where almost 15,000 jobs have been cut in the legal sector, partner-based, managed IT services can help firms realize as much as 50% savings on technology spending. 

“Despite these difficult financial times, many small and medium-sized law firms are using their ingenuity to find ways to grow and prosper.  For small and mid-sized firms that want to survive and thrive in this challenging climate, properly managing core technology systems which house and protect the lifeblood of the company is a key factor in success.  Poor technology management can be devastating to a small law firm, particularly if data loss is involved,” explains Launch Pad founder and CEO, Ilene Rosoff.  read more >>

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September 2009
The Launch Pad has recently been featured in a 2-part webinar series sponsored by ChannelPro Magazine.  The series, entitled “A Managed Services Franchise Model - Your Ticket to Fast Growth”, provides a sneak peek of The Launch Pad’s managed services franchise offering.  The goal of the franchise program is to build an airtight framework for those who have a passion for this business to be able to succeed and excel over and over again.  What we hope to achieve is a franchise model with a different spin; one that is not only technically best of breed, but progressive, relevant, and allows the franchisee to put his or her mark on the business and give back to the community - a kind of grassroots franchising.
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May 2009 - Norman & Norman and Florida Home Deals select
The Launch Pad’s RevITup™ Business Care Series for complete IT management and backup and disaster recovery services.

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August 2009 -Launch Pad Named to INC. 500|5000
The Launch Pad has recently been awarded a coveted spot on the Inc. 5000 list. Just a few months ago, The Launch Pad proudly announced its intention to franchise early next year. For over 17 years, The Launch Pad has been providing better technology services to small and midsized organizations in Florida and more recently, nationally.  According to Ilene Rosoff, Founder and CEO of The Launch Pad, “I have a great deal of appreciation for what our team has accomplished.  None of this would have been possible with the dedication of  our hardworking employees, dependable partners, and faithful clients.”       read more >>


Tampa FL, August 25, 2009 - GreenBack Program for Nonprofits
The Launch Pad announces Green Gives Back - The Launch Pad’s New Easy-to-GreenIT™ Computer Recycling and Green IT Initiative.  The Launch Pad will offer an integrated set of services that helps local organizations not only easily recycle computer equipment and implement Green Technology into their business but also includes a community outreach program for nonprofit organizations. The Launch Pad is committed to helping small and medium sized businesses improve their “Green Score,” reduce costs and find ways to reuse equipment within the community.
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July 2009 - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Business Women of the Year
Ilene Rosoff, Founder and CEO
Named Finalist for Business Women of the Year - Technology

Tampa Bay Business Journal's Business Women of the Year Awards
Winners will be named on August 21 at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel

See all of the finalists >>
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Tampa, FL, June 16, 2009 - The Launch Pad Named in the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Fast 50. 
This list is comprised of the 50 fastest growing privately held companies in Tampa Bay.  Among the criteria to make the list is a revenue threshold of $1 million or more since 2006 and consecutive annual growth since then.

CEO and President of the The Launch Pad, Ilene Rosoff, noted, “I think this year represents a kind of milestone for me and for The Launch Pad.  A number of very exciting changes are coming to fruition including our upcoming plans for a franchise launch.  We are thrilled to be named one of The Tampa Bay Business Journal's Fast 50.  It is a testament to the efforts of our very talented and dedicated team.

The ranking order, based on revenue growth for the past three years, will be revealed at the newspaper’s annual Fast 50 luncheon at the A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa July 23  read more >>.

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May 2009 - Happy 10 Year Anniversary to our Newsletter and a Big Welcome to our New Blog -
blog.launchpadonline.com
This month marks the 10th anniversary of our newsletter, Zero2Sixty. In celebration and in keeping with the times, the newsletter has evolved and morphed into our new blog - “Zero2Sixty - TechBytes for Smart Business.  We are excited to introduce new topics including a section devoted entirely to our Business Care Clients. Plus, our clients, partners and others can add comments and share information.  A monthly best of the best digest will be delivered to our all of our newsletter subscribers.  We’ve also integrated to Twitter, so follow us there. We’ll be issuing TechTweets to keep you informed on the latest happenings... plus some fun stuff!

  www.twitter.com/revitupnow               blog.launchpadonline.com 
 

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May 2009 - Anesthesiologist Associates and Clearwater Pain Management select
The Launch Pad’s RevITup™ Business Care Series for complete IT management and backup and disaster recovery services.

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 Introducing The Launch Pad’s RevITup Mobile Office


August 2008 - The Launch Pad is pleased to announce RevITup Mobile Office

RevITup Mobile Office is the fast, easy and secure way to access your PC from any Web browser.  Now Available Free to RevITup Business Care Managed Service Customers
(Non RevITup Business Care customers can take advantage for only $9.95 per month for workstations and servers)

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 Introducing The Launch Pad’s Enhanced Online Customer Support Portal


March 2008 - Our new online support portal offers instant access to our enhanced online ticketing system, executive service reports, a personalized knowledge base, invoice history and configurable member access.

Our all new service portal allows you to create and track service requests in real time with automated status updates, view executive service summary and management reports, search your companies personalized knowledge bases, view invoice history, set up your team members and define various levels of user access.
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Grand opening of the Launch Pad’s Web Store and B2Bweb™


March 2007- over 500,000 computer products at great prices and a suite of easy-to-use online purchase management tools for small business.

Now you can order everything from notebooks to network gear to monitors to printers supplies and accessories right online and have your items delivered to your doorstep.  With our new B2Bweb™ you simply create an account (or have us do it for you), log in and search for what you need. You’ll be able to manage and track orders, view order history, set up special pricing catalogs and easy reorders and even retrieve custom quotes from our Sales Team. 
Shop Online at The Launch Pad... technology made easy More Info >>

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Introduction of  SMB livehost™ Our Expanded Line of Small Business Web Hosting Plans

June 2007 - Even more disk space, power and cool tools inform our new livehost™ line of small business web hosting plans.

All new shared website hosting, VPS hosting and dedicated servers including the introduction of our innovative Windows shared and VPS livehost™ packages, unique to The Launch Pad.  Also debuted are SMB WebPacs, fixed-priced web design packages.
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Visit our Small Business Technology Resource Center & TechEd Resource Library

Our Small Business Resource Center which offers a variety of key tools and information to help small businesses and organizations navigate through today’s technology challenges.  Inside you’ll find white papers, links to demos and tutorials, best practices demystified and product reviews.   When your done, you may have questions.  We encourage you to contact us and we’ll be happy to offer more detailed explanations about any products, ideas or solutions you think might benefit your business

Visit often to take advantage of resources, tools, information, promotions and rebates all designed for small businesses and organizations just like yours. We would love to have your feedback on what resources you would like to see within the SBRC.  Please use our feedback form to send us your input or tell your story.  

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