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Missing person services are a common offering for private investigators, and many highlight that capability on their websites, social media, and more. If you’re here, you may already know the basics about taking on a missing person case, how to research, and so on. But if it’s never really been a large part of your [...]
A corner of the private investigation market is larger than ever in 2022 – working with landlords and property management. Landlords are more focused on security than ever before, and deeply invested in finding reliable, safe tenants for their properties. That has many of them turning to PIs for help – and in the process, [...]
Are you ready to dive into more surveillance best practices? Let’s take a look at advice on how to start modern surveillance efficiently – and how to avoid any risks along the way. These tips will help you gather information fast, be prepared for surprises, and stay within the lines of the law so everything [...]
PIs are very familiar with hunting down online information about specific people. That involves a lot of different strategies – from using subscription databases to creating fake social media profiles. Jobs may also involve trying to recover emails, photos, or data from hard drives. But, as always, it’s important to avoid the risk of breaking [...]
We know that some PIs don’t like the idea of managing their own website. They’ve gotten by with social media profiles, a business email, ads in the yellow pages – adding a website to the list can sound like too much work. Not to mention, it’s an ongoing investment with its own associated costs. However, [...]
Tech is always on the move, and that’s good news for busy PIs. Today’s surveillance equipment can help you save space, time – and even money. But it’s important to know what’s worth upgrading, and what technology investments will give you the best returns for the price. Let’s take a look at some of the [...]
You’ve probably heard about crowdsourcing when it comes to new business ventures, raising funding for projects, collecting donations for a specific person, or other projects. It’s a basic platforming solution (epitomized by sites like GoFundMe, Indiegogo, and Kickstarter) that brings people together to make many small donations – or activities – to support a larger [...]
Long-term commercial jobs remain one of the best ways to establish a full-time private investigation business. These jobs are reliable, tend to be high-paying, and can easily lead to more work or excellent references to use down the line. However, the needs of industries are always shifting, and it’s important to keep track of what [...]
PIs are spending more time behind the desk, taking advantage of today’s myriad of digital tools for tracking down both people and information. This type of online work can be incredibly efficient and effective, but it also requires the right attitude toward digital research. For those private investigators who want to improve their online skills [...]
Intellectual property (IP) infringement is growing more and more common: That’s trouble for many new ventures, tech companies, crowdsourced inventions, and more – but it’s also an opportunity for private investigators. PIs with the right experience can help out those investigating intellectual property crimes, opening up a new field with a variety of clients. From [...]