One of the worst – and unfortunately common – lawsuits that a security guard firm can face is a wrongful death suit. These lawsuits are typically filed when a security guard is involved in an incident that leads to the death of someone nearby. The relatives of the deceased then sue the security guard company [...]
Everything You Should Know About Smoke & CO Monitor Laws Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are a key part of an alarm company’s offerings: They’re important devices for both homes and businesses, and they can easily function as the primary focus of a system or as an important add-on to a larger security project. However, [...]
5 Trends Forecasting the Future of Process Service The process of service industry is small. So small, in fact, that the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) doesn’t collect statistics on process servers. The BLS lumps them into reports on sheriffs and sheriff's deputies. However small, the process service industry is one with a rich history and [...]
The construction market is healthy and expected to grow even faster in the coming years. One key aspect of that growth is greater incorporation of smart devices in new developments – and this provides security installation companies with valuable opportunities. Now is a great time to work on partnerships with nearby builders, contractors and developers [...]
People choosing PI services will have a number of questions about privacy, experience, specific skills, and much more. However, one thing they will want made very clear is your fee structure, and how much they can expect to pay for specific services or ongoing jobs. Private investigators should always try to state this information as [...]
As a business owner, human resources plays a major role in the operations of the organization. They are the first line of defense in ensuring your policies are correctly drafted, implemented and enforced. This can get complicated, as they must develop training programs along with your risk management team to educate each employee on your [...]
BYOD or "Bring Your Own Device" received a lot of popularity in the last decade. Basically, it's a policy that allows employees to bring their own phones to work and use them for work-related activities – an important ability in today's app-dominated world. But is a BYOD policy possible for a security guard company? What [...]
2020 presents an exciting time for alarm installation companies, which continue to see strong growth and have not suffered from the DIY industry as many feared that they would. Additionally, new alarm and security technologies are now becoming more mainstream, and that means curious customers are going to be seeking out more details this year. [...]
In 2020 and beyond, the private investigation market looks like it will grow increasingly competitive – but that doesn't mean there isn't any room for growth, too. Several segments of the industry are expected to see new growth as market forces shift. PI companies that look toward expansion and diversification can expect to find many [...]
A frequent challenge that security and alarm companies face is convincing potential customers that the value they add is worthwhile. This is particularly true in such a competitive industry where people may be looking at several similar offerings, and even truer when there's also a DIY side of the market to consider. Do you have [...]
