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How Neelesh Patel Became Partner at Net Friends

Net Friends CEO, John Snyder, shares from his perspective how Neelesh Patel came to be his business partner.

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Our Net Friends Mentoring Program

It's National Mentoring Month and a great opportunity for us to talk about our Mentoring Program at Net Friends.

Business
2023 Strategic Priorities with Net Friends CEO

"All in all, being the Best MSP in 2023 is already more achievable given the groundwork we’ve accomplished in 2022," John Snyder shares.

Business
2022 in Retrospect with Net Friends President

In 2022, Net Friends increased growth by a staggering 43%—an extraordinary feat that not only sets a new bar for Net Friends, but for all MSPs in our area.

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Small Business Saturday 2022: Local Businesses We Love at Net Friends

Small businesses are the backbone to every local economy. That's why Small Business Saturday spotlights local establishments that keep communities thriving.

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Q&A with Net Friend Shawn on Veterans Day 2022

U.S. Navy veteran Shawn Pate shares how his service experience has shaped his career and values on leadership.

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Q&A with Kyle, SOC Operations Lead

Q&A with Kyle, SOC Operations lead

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Summer 2022 Playlist ft. Net Friends Staff Picks

Get your day started with this set of staff picks, compiled by your Net Friends.

News
Net Friends CEO Named to Information Technology Advisory Committee at Durham Tech

John Snyder, CEO of Net Friends, Inc., has been appointed to the Information Technology Advisory Committee at Durham Technical Community College.

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Q&A with Christine, HR & Office Administrator

"I grew up with this band of incredibly intelligent and insanely resilient women in STEM fields mentoring me," Christine shares. See Christine's full interview.

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Q&A with Chelsea, Cybersecurity Analyst

"Growing up, my dad was always into new tech, and that rubbed off on me," Chelsea shares. Discover more about her journey in our "Women at Net Friends" series!

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A Tale of Net Friendly IT Support (How I Met My Wife)

"In 1999, I was a new tech at Net Friends, enjoying my time supporting dozens of research departments at Duke University."

Business
2021 in Retrospect with Net Friends President

An end-of-year letter from Neelesh Patel, Net Friends President, about our Customer Success and Growth in 2021.

Business
2021 in Retrospect with Net Friends CEO

A 2021 reflection and end-of-year letter from John Snyder, Net Friends CEO.

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Small Business Saturday 2021: Local Businesses We Love at Net Friends

Small businesses are the backbone to every local economy. That's why Small Business Saturday spotlights local establishments that keep communities thriving.

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Q&A with Net Friend Ryan on Veterans Day 2021

For Veterans Day 2021, we interviewed Navy veteran, Ryan Gilson, about his service journey and how it led him into his cybersecurity career at Net Friends.

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Beyond Mental Health Awareness with Net Friends

We applaud the increasing number of mental health initiatives in the technology sector that are moving beyond awareness. Here's how our Net Friends are too!

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Drive-Thru "Walk for Hope" with Net Friends

Join us on October 12, 2021 at Walk for Hope's Drive-Thru event to support mental health awareness and World Mental Health Day.

Business
A Tech CEO's "Return to Office" Plan

Net Friends CEO John Snyder shares his motivations to create a demand-driven facility for his company to use as needed to collaborate and enrich their work.

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Happy National IT Professionals Day 2021

Not all heroes wear capes! There is a lot of hidden work in IT support and we salute our fellow IT professionals today for their ongoing efforts.

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What Was Your First Computer?

Lenovo recently inspired us to think back to our first computer, so we asked our staff to reminisce with us.

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Summer 2021 Playlist ft. Net Friends Staff Picks

Kick off the summer with this curated playlist featuring staff picks by your Net Friends. From The Beach Boys to 2Pac, this mix is will liven up your work day!

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Q&A with Bob Casey, Senior Business Advisor

Meet Bob Casey, our Senior Business Advisor. Did you know that Bob spent a month in his twenties on his bicycle, riding across Europe?

Business
A Tech CEO Shares 4 Lessons Learned the Hard Way

Net Friends CEO, John Snyder, shares hard-won knowledge to help others in business find a shorter path to success.

Business
A Tech CEO Shares 4 Lessons Learned the Hard Way (Part 2)

Net Friends CEO, John Snyder, shares hard-won knowledge to help others in business find a shorter path to success.

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9 Net Friends Share What 2020 Taught Them

If 2020 taught us anything, it's that we are in this together. We asked a few Net Friends to share what this last year has taught them. See what they said...

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Q&A with Madison, SOC Analyst

Madison shares, "When diversity is embraced in the workplace, new ideas and perspectives help improve efficiency and effectiveness."

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Q&A with Carrie, IT Project Coordinator

"Women can really be leaders in the field, because the best IT people are good listeners and take care of the details that are really important to customers."

Business
Our Deep History With Developers

After years of parallel growth with our software sister company, we became a stronger business with greater clarity and focus on our best-in-class IT solutions.

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Q&A with Rachel, Services Manager

"We need more women in these IT positions to help guide and be a mentor for other women to succeed in this industry," Rachel remarks.

Business
4 Things a Tech CEO is Looking for in a New Hire

With over 15 years of hiring perspective, John Snyder, Net Friends CEO, shares his thoughts on the common traits he looks for when hiring new talent.

Business
Our First Entrepreneurial Steps

How our Founder, David, fostered a culture of entrepreneurialism and experimentation that few IT Support companies have pursued...

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Happy Holidays from Net Friends

This year, we are grateful for every interaction that reminded us that we are in this together!

Business
"You're Doing It Wrong" Podcast Episode on The Reluctant Visionary

Business coach Mark Henderson Leary is the podcast host of "You're Doing It Wrong," where he interviewed John Snyder about implementing EOS at Net Friends.

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Q&A with Net Friend Kyle G. on Veterans Day

One of the most rewarding aspects of working alongside an incredible team of talented people is that you discover the diverse experiences that people bring.

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What A Teacher Taught Us

In 2016, we hired a former educator with a Masters in curriculum development and instruction to join our team as our first Training Coordinator.

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How Our Joint Venture with Castra Began

I first met Grant Leonard back in 2002. We hired him at Net Friends as a contractor to help with all sorts of IT security projects and initiatives.

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How I Was Hired At Net Friends

"Wanna grab a free lunch?" my boss asked me. "Of course" was the only possible answer any new college graduate loaded down with student debt could give to that.

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Why We Support Mental Health Awareness

At Net Friends, we are committed to normalizing mental illness as a topic of discussion and focus for our company.

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Join Us at Walk for Hope's Drive-Thru Event!

Net Friends is proud to support Walk for Hope again this year as our way of continuing to support mental health awareness.

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Celebrating Net Friends' 23rd Anniversary

Every September, Net Friends celebrates our anniversary. We use this time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished over the years.

Business
Top 5 Requirements for a Telecommuting Policy

Many small business owners have not performed the due diligence that will ensure their telecommuting policies are ready for a significant shift.

Business
The Remote Drills That Prepared Us For A Pandemic

Our managers designed a practice drill that put each staff member in their preferred remote environment to verify they could perform their duties.

Business
Our Staffing Plan for COVID-19

Net Friends has authorized staff to work remotely at their own discretion while we adapt to the elevated threat level caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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College Freshman Job Shadows at Net Friends

Angel Knight, a freshman from Claremont McKenna College, joined us at our HQ this week to shadow Colin Cannell, an alum of her school.

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Proudly Honoring Our Veterans

We would like to take a moment to recognize our #VetFriends, who have selflessly served our country so we can enjoy freedom every day.

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