A Resistance Training Tip
by Manuel Palachuk | Jun 28, 2016 | Article
A Resistance Training Tip Running In The Sand By Manuel Palachuk I usually blog about things that are directly related to running your business, but I do have things related to exercise, relaxation, motivation, and just good old inspiration I’d like to share...One Eye Always On The Stock Market
by Manuel Palachuk | May 25, 2016 | Article
One Eye Always On The Stock Market What every Small Business needs to know about how the US Stock Market affects their future By Manuel Palachuk If you’re a small business, including sole proprietors, there is a bit of global information that you may not realize...The Business Maturity Index™ – Gauging Your Success
by Manuel Palachuk | Nov 10, 2014 | Article
Business Maturity Index™ Gauging Your Success By Manuel Palachuk The Challenge I do believe that any business needs a way to benchmark its overall maturity and I do not believe it is necessary for it to be relative to any other business. Of course if the measuring...Business Agile Strategy Execution Defined
by Manuel Palachuk | Aug 1, 2014 | Article
Business Agile Strategy Execution Defined Treat Your Business Strategy Like A Living Entity By Manuel Palachuk When it comes to the execution on the strategy you’ve laid out for your business, the old methods are sorely lacking in many ways. Much like the...Has Your SBS “Reality Check” Bounced?
by Manuel Palachuk | Jul 10, 2012 | Article
The five most important things you need to know for your business and your clients By Manuel Palachuk Background By now, most everyone knows that last week (just ahead of the World Wide Partner Conference), Microsoft announced the end of life for their Small Business...
What my clients are saying...
Manuel Palachuk
"Mr. Palachuk's effective management methods are well reflected in the people he manages." 
"Mr. Palachuk's effective management methods are well reflected in the people he manages." John P. O'Banion
Patent Attorney
Patent Attorney
Manuel Palachuk"Mr. Palachuk's effective management methods are well reflected in the people he manages."
"Mr. Palachuk's effective management methods are well reflected in the people he manages." John P. O'Banion
Patent Attorney
Patent Attorney
Manuel Palachuk
"Working with Manuel has been business-changing and far exceeded my expectations. " 
"Working with Manuel has been business-changing and far exceeded my expectations. " Jason R. Etheridge
President
Logic Speak
President
Logic Speak
Manuel Palachuk
"Manuel provided solid business advice in the IT service provider field. He had not only the business coaching, but the specifics for my industry."
"Manuel provided solid business advice in the IT service provider field. He had not only the business coaching, but the specifics for my industry." John Verbrugge
President
Nonlinear Tech Inc.
President
Nonlinear Tech Inc.
Manuel Palachuk
"CCIT's business process has been simplified to allow our technical staff to be more productive by improving on communication with customers and internally as well."
"CCIT's business process has been simplified to allow our technical staff to be more productive by improving on communication with customers and internally as well." Patrick Eloi
Owner and General Manager
Owner and General Manager
Manuel Palachuk
"The difference Manuel has made to my personal life, team, and organization in the short time working with him has been immeasurable."
"The difference Manuel has made to my personal life, team, and organization in the short time working with him has been immeasurable." Mike Ita
CEO & Founder
IT Corps
CEO & Founder
IT Corps
Manuel Palachuk
"When Manuel told me that one day I would fire a client, I thought he was nuts. But I felt good after firing my first client. You can't serve everyone, and some clients are holding you back without you even knowing it."
"When Manuel told me that one day I would fire a client, I thought he was nuts. But I felt good after firing my first client. You can't serve everyone, and some clients are holding you back without you even knowing it." Philipp Bauman
President
President
Manuel Palachuk"Having worked with many of (Manuel's) technicians and office staff on occasion it is obvious that his expectations for quality, attention to detail and communications are well conveyed."
"Having worked with many of (Manuel's) technicians and office staff on occasion it is obvious that his expectations for quality, attention to detail and communications are well conveyed." John P. O'Banion
Patent Attorney
Patent Attorney
Manuel Palachuk
"It was at this point that he pointed out and made me realize such a basic thing I had been missing for 8 years. When a call comes in, I have 4 hours to respond. I don't need to get stressed, distracted or go crazy, but simply manage my time and respond. This was actually a turning point in both the relationship and in my business mindset."
"It was at this point that he pointed out and made me realize such a basic thing I had been missing for 8 years. When a call comes in, I have 4 hours to respond. I don't need to get stressed, distracted or go crazy, but simply manage my time and respond. This was actually a turning point in both the relationship and in my business mindset." David Moadab
CEO
CEO
Manuel Palachuk
"Manuel and I have worked very closely over the years ... on planned and unplanned projects including a complete storage server meltdown and our eminent migrating to a new set of servers the following year."
"Manuel and I have worked very closely over the years ... on planned and unplanned projects including a complete storage server meltdown and our eminent migrating to a new set of servers the following year." Dr. Paul McWhirter, MD
Manuel Palachuk"Manuel understands the IT service provider industry, having been in the industry for many years. He knows the struggles, and he knows the solutions that work."
"Manuel understands the IT service provider industry, having been in the industry for many years. He knows the struggles, and he knows the solutions that work." John Verbrugge
President
Nonlinear Tech Inc.
President
Nonlinear Tech Inc.
Manuel Palachuk
"Manuel has a genuine passion to take your ideal vision, combine it with his experience, and produce a polished product."
"Manuel has a genuine passion to take your ideal vision, combine it with his experience, and produce a polished product." Mike Ita
CEO & Founder
IT Corps
CEO & Founder
IT Corps
Manuel Palachuk
"Manuel's coaching has made a tremendous difference in my life as a whole. Before I met Manual, I did not see myself as someone who was in control of my career."
"Manuel's coaching has made a tremendous difference in my life as a whole. Before I met Manual, I did not see myself as someone who was in control of my career." Robin Galley
Assistant Vice President
Assistant Vice President
Manuel Palachuk"(Manuel) isn't lying when he says he takes you to the gym. My head muscle hurts ...in a good way!"
"(Manuel) isn't lying when he says he takes you to the gym. My head muscle hurts ...in a good way!" Jason R. Etheridge
President
Logic Speak
President
Logic Speak
Manuel Palachuk"As a business owner, having an experienced Coach like Manny to provide guidance, advice, and training to our staff is simply invaluable."
"As a business owner, having an experienced Coach like Manny to provide guidance, advice, and training to our staff is simply invaluable." Patrick Eloi
Owner and General Manager
Owner and General Manager
Manuel Palachuk"Before working with Manuel, we were a small break-fix company and comfortable staying that way. At this point, we are an emerging MSP with absolute confidence in rapid growth and exponential expansion with a clear path."
"Before working with Manuel, we were a small break-fix company and comfortable staying that way. At this point, we are an emerging MSP with absolute confidence in rapid growth and exponential expansion with a clear path." David Moadab
CEO
CEO
Manuel Palachuk"(Manuel's) coaching has not only allowed me to see how I am in control, but also the importance of playing a proactive visionary role in every aspect of my life."
"(Manuel's) coaching has not only allowed me to see how I am in control, but also the importance of playing a proactive visionary role in every aspect of my life." Robin Galley
Assistant Vice President
Assistant Vice President
Manuel Palachuk"As a result of Manuel’s coaching, we have better service delivery, a scalable business model, increased profitability, and business growth. I would tell anyone considering using Manuel’s coaching to go for it; he will do wonders for your MSP business!"
"As a result of Manuel’s coaching, we have better service delivery, a scalable business model, increased profitability, and business growth. I would tell anyone considering using Manuel’s coaching to go for it; he will do wonders for your MSP business!" Philipp Bauman
President
President
Manuel Palachuk"I have no doubt that Manuel can manage anything you put in front of him and will be a great asset in many ways."
"I have no doubt that Manuel can manage anything you put in front of him and will be a great asset in many ways." Dr. Paul McWhirter, MD
Manuel Palachuk"Mr. Palachuk has always demonstrated the highest level of professionalism when working with our company."
"Mr. Palachuk has always demonstrated the highest level of professionalism when working with our company." John P. O'Banion
Patent Attorney
Patent Attorney
Manuel Palachuk"MPI's Getting to the Next Level program has completely changed our service delivery process. We no longer are stressed out, chasing our tails and worried about the next customer service challenge."
"MPI's Getting to the Next Level program has completely changed our service delivery process. We no longer are stressed out, chasing our tails and worried about the next customer service challenge." Jason R. Etheridge
President
Logic Speak
President
Logic Speak
Manuel Palachuk"I feel that working with Manuel is an absolute and critical part of our company's future, survival and growth."
"I feel that working with Manuel is an absolute and critical part of our company's future, survival and growth." David Moadab
CEO
CEO
Manuel Palachuk"(Manuel's) methods are proven and when applied properly, you can only yield a positive outcome."
"(Manuel's) methods are proven and when applied properly, you can only yield a positive outcome." Mike Ita
CEO & Founder
IT Corps
CEO & Founder
IT Corps
Manuel Palachuk"What differentiates Manny from other Coaches is the fact that he's hands on with implementation and execution."
"What differentiates Manny from other Coaches is the fact that he's hands on with implementation and execution." Patrick Eloi
Owner and General Manager
Owner and General Manager
Manuel Palachuk"When things were difficult, Manuel helped me understand that there was a clear path to success."
"When things were difficult, Manuel helped me understand that there was a clear path to success." John Verbrugge
President
Nonlinear Tech Inc.
President
Nonlinear Tech Inc.
Manuel Palachuk"I am excited about my future because Manuel's coaching has allowed me to trust in my own abilities."
"I am excited about my future because Manuel's coaching has allowed me to trust in my own abilities." Robin Galley
Assistant Vice President
Assistant Vice President
Manuel Palachuk"(Manuel) has given me the tools which allow me to prioritize my workflow, which brings greater efficiencies to my daily processes, and frees up valuable time to be spent on the most important tasks."
"(Manuel) has given me the tools which allow me to prioritize my workflow, which brings greater efficiencies to my daily processes, and frees up valuable time to be spent on the most important tasks." Robin Galley
Assistant Vice President
Assistant Vice President
Manuel Palachuk
"It is most important to note that Manuel truly understands every aspect of our business and our product."
"It is most important to note that Manuel truly understands every aspect of our business and our product." Stephen H. Watkins, Sr.
Owner and Senior Programmer
Owner and Senior Programmer
Manuel Palachuk"(Manuel) is very self-confident and with good reason as he commands the knowledge he possesses."
"(Manuel) is very self-confident and with good reason as he commands the knowledge he possesses." John P. O'Banion
Patent Attorney
Patent Attorney
Manuel Palachuk"I have worked with many people on many levels. I can truly say that Manuel is one of the most organized and focused individuals I know. I have observed his management of his company, projects and people and believe him to be very effective, dependable and dedicated."
"I have worked with many people on many levels. I can truly say that Manuel is one of the most organized and focused individuals I know. I have observed his management of his company, projects and people and believe him to be very effective, dependable and dedicated." Dr. Paul McWhirter, MD
Manuel Palachuk"What Manuel coaches is real life scenarios, not something from a book that sounds good but doesn't work or has never been implemented before. Manuel knows how to solve every common MSP pain point!"
"What Manuel coaches is real life scenarios, not something from a book that sounds good but doesn't work or has never been implemented before. Manuel knows how to solve every common MSP pain point!" Philipp Bauman
President
President
Manuel Palachuk"Manuel is an undiscovered gem in the rough. When the world discovers him and realizes his values, both in business and in life, he will be in extremely high demand and I hope still available to the little guys."
"Manuel is an undiscovered gem in the rough. When the world discovers him and realizes his values, both in business and in life, he will be in extremely high demand and I hope still available to the little guys." David Moadab
CEO
CEO
Manuel Palachuk"(Manuel is) simply not just another Coach on the sideline barking out what needs to be done! He's become part of our staff by assisting with implementation and execution."
"(Manuel is) simply not just another Coach on the sideline barking out what needs to be done! He's become part of our staff by assisting with implementation and execution." Patrick Eloi
Owner and General Manager
Owner and General Manager
Manuel Palachuk"The energy that (Manuel) puts into each session seems endless and his passion for mentoring shows."
"The energy that (Manuel) puts into each session seems endless and his passion for mentoring shows." Robin Galley
Assistant Vice President
Assistant Vice President
Manuel Palachuk"Sometimes the best thing a coach can do is help you see that things are going to turn out OK. Manuel did that for me."
"Sometimes the best thing a coach can do is help you see that things are going to turn out OK. Manuel did that for me." John Verbrugge
President
Nonlinear Tech Inc.
President
Nonlinear Tech Inc.
Manuel Palachuk"Before working with Manuel, we had not even heard of the concept of working and tracking time in real-time, which led to lost revenue from late billing, or even worse, forgetting to bill for work performed."
"Before working with Manuel, we had not even heard of the concept of working and tracking time in real-time, which led to lost revenue from late billing, or even worse, forgetting to bill for work performed." David Moadab
CEO
CEO
Manuel Palachuk"It's pretty awesome when someone that is your business coach looks past the "business" side of things and cares about the person he's working with."
"It's pretty awesome when someone that is your business coach looks past the "business" side of things and cares about the person he's working with." Mike Ita
CEO & Founder
IT Corps
CEO & Founder
IT Corps
Manuel Palachuk"We're using Manuel's Agile Service Delivery process to take care of our customers in a logical, systematized and orderly fashion, and it is making all the difference."
"We're using Manuel's Agile Service Delivery process to take care of our customers in a logical, systematized and orderly fashion, and it is making all the difference." Jason R. Etheridge
President
Logic Speak
President
Logic Speak
Manuel Palachuk"I would and absolutely have recommended Manuel to others because of the value he brings to not just the company, but the people. He doesn't just help you run your business, he helps you get the spark back and enjoy your work."
"I would and absolutely have recommended Manuel to others because of the value he brings to not just the company, but the people. He doesn't just help you run your business, he helps you get the spark back and enjoy your work." David Moadab
CEO
CEO
Manuel Palachuk
"I have found Manny's organizational and project management skills are above average due to his tendency to 'sweat the little things'."
"I have found Manny's organizational and project management skills are above average due to his tendency to 'sweat the little things'." Stephen H. Watkins, Sr.
Owner and Senior Programmer
Owner and Senior Programmer
Manuel Palachuk"Mr. Palachuk's troubleshooting skills and methods are far superior to most I have seen in the field."
"Mr. Palachuk's troubleshooting skills and methods are far superior to most I have seen in the field." John P. O'Banion
Patent Attorney
Patent Attorney
Manuel Palachuk"Working with Manuel has changed my outlook on the future completely; I now have a written out plan on how to get my business to the $1 million revenue per year mark, and then to two and more."
"Working with Manuel has changed my outlook on the future completely; I now have a written out plan on how to get my business to the $1 million revenue per year mark, and then to two and more." Philipp Bauman
President
President
Manuel Palachuk"During one of the most critical times for our business Manuel proved to be able to handle a great deal of stress and conflict."
"During one of the most critical times for our business Manuel proved to be able to handle a great deal of stress and conflict." Dr. Paul McWhirter, MD
Manuel Palachuk"(Manuel's) confidence and clarity is electrifying and contagious! He is able to help you open your mind's eye to see a greater vision, one that you are soon able to shape and mold into your own vision."
"(Manuel's) confidence and clarity is electrifying and contagious! He is able to help you open your mind's eye to see a greater vision, one that you are soon able to shape and mold into your own vision." Robin Galley
Assistant Vice President
Assistant Vice President
Manuel Palachuk"Manuel is thorough, consistent, and always has a great perspective on whatever change you need to make to your business."
"Manuel is thorough, consistent, and always has a great perspective on whatever change you need to make to your business." Mike Ita
CEO & Founder
IT Corps
CEO & Founder
IT Corps
Manuel Palachuk"Manny is an individual with the Coaching skills, knowledge, and experience to assist a business owner like myself to help grow their business."
"Manny is an individual with the Coaching skills, knowledge, and experience to assist a business owner like myself to help grow their business." Patrick Eloi
Owner and General Manager
Owner and General Manager
Manuel Palachuk"With Manuel’s Ten Golden Rules of PSA, I now understand the ‘gold standard’ of running an IT service business."
"With Manuel’s Ten Golden Rules of PSA, I now understand the ‘gold standard’ of running an IT service business." John Verbrugge
President
Nonlinear Tech Inc.
President
Nonlinear Tech Inc.
Manuel Palachuk"Because of Manuel's Agile Service Delivery methodology, we are finally going to be able to reliably scale and grow our company without having our growth implode on itself."
"Because of Manuel's Agile Service Delivery methodology, we are finally going to be able to reliably scale and grow our company without having our growth implode on itself." Jason R. Etheridge
President
Logic Speak
President
Logic Speak
Manuel Palachuk"Any great mentoring relationship is an ongoing process. It is of utmost importance that I be able to consult with Manual from time to time in the future."
"Any great mentoring relationship is an ongoing process. It is of utmost importance that I be able to consult with Manual from time to time in the future." Robin Galley
Assistant Vice President
Assistant Vice President
Manuel Palachuk"Of all the benefits of Manuel's coaching, the personal relationship is the most important to me. Manuel is my business coach, but at no time does it feel like it's business only. It's more of a personal relationship that improves my business."
"Of all the benefits of Manuel's coaching, the personal relationship is the most important to me. Manuel is my business coach, but at no time does it feel like it's business only. It's more of a personal relationship that improves my business." David Moadab
CEO
CEO
Manuel Palachuk"Thanks to Manuel’s new work flow process and his encouragement, we have revamped our service delivery 180 degrees and replaced bad talent with new great talent. Without Manuel’s help and coaching, I would not have been able to transform my business for the better."
"Thanks to Manuel’s new work flow process and his encouragement, we have revamped our service delivery 180 degrees and replaced bad talent with new great talent. Without Manuel’s help and coaching, I would not have been able to transform my business for the better." Philipp Bauman
President
President
Manuel Palachuk"Manuel's diligence and meticulous troubleshooting resulted in recovery of the storage server with all possible data intact."
"Manuel's diligence and meticulous troubleshooting resulted in recovery of the storage server with all possible data intact." Dr. Paul McWhirter, MD
Manuel Palachuk"(Manuel) is not only articulate but his ability to communicate on many levels in many media is very effective."
"(Manuel) is not only articulate but his ability to communicate on many levels in many media is very effective." John P. O'Banion
Patent Attorney
Patent Attorney
Manuel Palachuk"I can't stress enough that having Manuel understand my business is one of the most important if not the #1 reason we chose to coach with him in the first place. Manuel has shown me how to transform my business and that it's possible to find good technical talent."
"I can't stress enough that having Manuel understand my business is one of the most important if not the #1 reason we chose to coach with him in the first place. Manuel has shown me how to transform my business and that it's possible to find good technical talent." Philipp Bauman
President
President
Manuel Palachuk"If I had to rate the importance of working with Manuel in the future, on a scale of one to ten, definitely a ten!"
"If I had to rate the importance of working with Manuel in the future, on a scale of one to ten, definitely a ten!" Robin Galley
Assistant Vice President
Assistant Vice President
Manuel Palachuk"(Manuel) has coordinated and managed a number of software development, system migrations and roll-outs projects for my company in the past, always on time and always as expected.."
"(Manuel) has coordinated and managed a number of software development, system migrations and roll-outs projects for my company in the past, always on time and always as expected.." Stephen H. Watkins, Sr.
Owner and Senior Programmer
Owner and Senior Programmer
Manuel Palachuk"I had joined a Microsoft networking event and after the first few meetings, I began to notice a pattern: The most successful members seemed to have a common denominator, Manuel. This is what made me choose Manuel for coaching."
"I had joined a Microsoft networking event and after the first few meetings, I began to notice a pattern: The most successful members seemed to have a common denominator, Manuel. This is what made me choose Manuel for coaching." David Moadab
CEO
CEO
Manuel Palachuk"Manuel is direct and clear ... There's never any guessing as to what he means or what I should do."
"Manuel is direct and clear ... There's never any guessing as to what he means or what I should do." John Verbrugge
President
Nonlinear Tech Inc.
President
Nonlinear Tech Inc.
Manuel Palachuk"What makes Manuel different is he is not just your coach, or your friend. He is everyone's friend and works hard at putting like-minded people together to encourage growth and learning."
"What makes Manuel different is he is not just your coach, or your friend. He is everyone's friend and works hard at putting like-minded people together to encourage growth and learning." David Moadab
CEO
CEO
Manuel Palachuk"I did not realize I could learn such important life lessons from a mentor or coach. Manuel was able to show me a whole world that I was unaware of."
"I did not realize I could learn such important life lessons from a mentor or coach. Manuel was able to show me a whole world that I was unaware of." Robin Galley
Assistant Vice President
Assistant Vice President
Manuel Palachuk"(Manuel's) personality, no-nonsense attitude and unparalleled years of experience make for a winning combination ... We are so glad we found Manuel and can't wait to see what the next level holds!"
"(Manuel's) personality, no-nonsense attitude and unparalleled years of experience make for a winning combination ... We are so glad we found Manuel and can't wait to see what the next level holds!" Jason R. Etheridge
President
Logic Speak
President
Logic Speak
Manuel Palachuk"Having Manuel in my corner has significantly improved the path I walk, and continuing to learn from him can only further contribute to my success and growth."
"Having Manuel in my corner has significantly improved the path I walk, and continuing to learn from him can only further contribute to my success and growth." Mike Ita
CEO & Founder
IT Corps
CEO & Founder
IT Corps
Manuel Palachuk"There is no doubt that (Manuel's) experience in the service industry has helped us put together many of our best processes in much less time than if were had continued on our own."
"There is no doubt that (Manuel's) experience in the service industry has helped us put together many of our best processes in much less time than if were had continued on our own." Stephen H. Watkins, Sr.
Owner and Senior Programmer
Owner and Senior Programmer
Manuel Palachuk"Looking back now, I can see the immense difference it has made in the way I view myself and the part I play in my own reality. It has truly been a life changing transformation."
"Looking back now, I can see the immense difference it has made in the way I view myself and the part I play in my own reality. It has truly been a life changing transformation." Robin Galley
Assistant Vice President
Assistant Vice President
Manuel Palachuk"I was never a big believer of needing a coach, but after working with Manuel, I would recommend a coaching program to any MSP business owner. Manuel really cares about you and your organization and gives 110% to make sure you succeed!"
"I was never a big believer of needing a coach, but after working with Manuel, I would recommend a coaching program to any MSP business owner. Manuel really cares about you and your organization and gives 110% to make sure you succeed!" Philipp Bauman
President
President
Manuel Palachuk"Manuel pointed out some very key things that were wrong with my company through the Business SWOT Analysis he performed, things that needed to be addressed. We then created a plan and started executing that plan."
"Manuel pointed out some very key things that were wrong with my company through the Business SWOT Analysis he performed, things that needed to be addressed. We then created a plan and started executing that plan."Philipp Bauman
President
President
Manuel Palachuk"I believe Mr. Palachuk will bring imaginative innovation, dependability and high energy to any project or program with which he is involved. As a manager I have no doubt his integrity, dedication and drive will serve any company very well."
"I believe Mr. Palachuk will bring imaginative innovation, dependability and high energy to any project or program with which he is involved. As a manager I have no doubt his integrity, dedication and drive will serve any company very well." John P. O'Banion
Patent Attorney
Patent Attorney
Motivation is your key!
All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.
-Lao Tzu