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.
2020 and 2021 have been challenging years for businesses for many reasons – but they’ve also brought about unique and unexpected opportunities for those in the security, fire, alarm, and integration industries. One opportunity that 2021 has brought about for many alarm business owners is the opportunity to sell their companies to well qualified buyers…
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You’ve determined that now is a good time to sell your alarm company or security alarm accounts, and made the decision to move forward with the sale. You’re excited about the prospect of capitalizing on the opportunity, but you’re not quite sure what the next step towards selling your alarm company should be. Do you…
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As we close in on a year since the first calls for social isolation to prevent the spread of the highly contagious coronavirus, many are reflecting on how the pandemic has impacted their lives, work, and industries. There is no denying that the coronavirus pandemic has been devastating, altering life as we know it in…
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For years, you’ve been working hard to keep your alarm business healthy and growing. From implementing a successful succession plan and working hard to prevent attrition to demonstrating to customers that you’re a reputable company they should stick with, you’ve been making consistent efforts to help your organization thrive in a competitive market. But in…
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We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Fire integration is a terrific opportunity to diversify and gain a competitive advantage in the security market. But it’s important to recognize that integrating fire and security is not always a simple task. In fact, it can be a significant challenge for security integrators to add…
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We all know the beginning of the year is a time for making resolutions to improve ourselves and planning for what’s to come. For business owners in all industries, the beginning of the year is also an ideal time to make resolutions and plans for the organizations they lead. If you are a business owner…
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In this day and age, integration companies present tremendous opportunities for business owners. Providing a wide variety of services and offerings to their clients, these multifunction companies can be immensely profitable and are paving the way towards the future of the alarm security industry. Encompassing automation systems, internet technology, innovative security features, monitoring systems and…
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If you’re looking to enter the fire alarm industry or you’re thinking about integrating fire into your alarm business, acquiring a fire alarm company may be among the first steps you’re interested in taking. But while purchasing or merging with an established fire alarm business can be an effective way to join the industry or…
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If you’ve been in the integration industry for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that most fire alarm businesses have remained separate from the security integrators they serve alongside. While this may seem unusual at first glance, there’s actually a very good reason for it. It’s a challenge for security integrators to add fire…
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When it comes to measuring the success, profitability, and overall health of businesses in the security alarm industry, attrition is a key indicator. As a result, tracking your company’s attrition rate consistently and taking the necessary steps to slow attrition should that become necessary is incredibly important. By understanding attrition in the alarm industry, you can…
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