Acquisition & Funding Services (AFS) is one of the oldest independently operated funding providers in the security alarm industry. AFS specializes in mergers, acquisitions and financing in the dynamic security alarm, fire and integration industry.
Difficult trends in the nation’s economy can encourage business owners and investors to be open-minded to new opportunities. If you own a fire safety business, you might be thinking about selling it for the first time. When the future is unknown, having a secure amount of cash with which to provide for your family is appealing…. Read More
When it’s time to sell your business, there’s a lot going through your mind. You may have questions about how the process works, certain expectations about what you hope to get for your company, and worries about your team’s future after you leave. A broker can help you sort through these questions and navigate the… Read More
This one’s for the investors and business owners! If you are interested in expanding your portfolio or adding services, one of the first questions you may ask as you consider a new industry is: “Who is in the market for the service this industry provides?” Security integration is a stable industry that combines services found… Read More
Fire protection is a broad term that encompasses many different types of fire detection and response services. Each has its own requirements and ways of adding recurring revenue to your fire safety business. Here’s a general look at the most common fire protection services and their inspection schedules: Fire Alarm Services Fire alarm systems detect… Read More
There are many reasons you may be interested in growing your fire protection company. You may need to grow to continue supporting your team and your employees well. You may need the extra revenue, or you may simply want to increase your company’s chances of success. No matter the reason, growing your business can be… Read More
In recent years, we’ve seen many new security integrations emerge, and it’s certain we’ll see even more in the coming years. These new security solutions are the result of professionals working across industries to find ways to protect employees and customers. They want to save more lives and incorporate remote support. Some want new remote… Read More
When you’re in the midst of running a successful and profitable alarm or fire protection business, chances are developing an exit strategy is not top of mind. However, many alarm company owners learn the hard way that they should have spent time devising a strategy for ultimately leaving the business long before they did so. … Read More
When it comes time to sell your company, you may struggle with feeling like you are putting yourself above your team. And while it isn’t every seller’s top priority, those who want to leave their team in good hands when they exit can! Prioritizing Your Employees During a Fire Protection Company Sale Here are a… Read More
Security integration companies are a hot item on the market right now! Investors are recognizing that they are an incredible source of recurring monthly revenue. Companies that specialize in services, like fire protection or security and access control systems, are weighing the merits of expanding to offer both as an integrated company. For Business or… Read More
As we share frequently on our LinkedIn page: fire protection is a stable industry that is here to stay. For those within the industry, this is obvious. The essential nature of fire protection and the evolution of safety requirements over time proves that the industry will only continue to grow with time. But for those… Read More
