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.
If you have been in the fire protection or security industry for a while, you know that the two go hand in hand. Fire alarm systems and security systems share components, are both required in commercial buildings, and need to be tested and inspected regularly to remain code-compliant and reliable. While there are disadvantages to…
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Your alarm monitoring center is the beating heart of your business. It delivers on the promises your business makes since it’s the place your alarm monitoring contracts call when there’s an emergency. If you’ve promised a fast, caring, professional response, here’s where you deliver it. Monitoring centers are 24/7 operations staffed by people (with great…
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Owning and running a service-based business is a demanding job. Technology is always changing, and you have to keep your company and your integrators up to date if you’re going to remain successful in the security industry. When Day-to-Day Operations Steal Time Away from Valuable Opportunities With everything involved in running a business, it’s easy…
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If you know you want to sell your fire protection business in a few years, your impulse may be to slow down or simply maintain your current workload. But, the opposite can be the better way to prepare for more competitive offers. Here are a few ways to sell your fire protection business for more:…
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Security integration is not an easy industry. Becoming a successful business requires hard work, determination, and willingness to take big risks. It also means sourcing a trustworthy team of security integrators who can take care of your customers without constant support. As either a security integrator yourself or the owner of a security solutions company,…
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As the head of your business, you know leading a company is a tough job. You have the day-to-day stresses of keeping all the plates spinning – keeping customers satisfied, maintaining good relationships with employees, making sure you have the necessary equipment and technology, learning about the latest fire suppression systems, and more. The to-do…
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Selling your fire protection business is a hard decision. It can come with many mixed emotions, especially when the business has been in your family for generations. But, your exit does not have to be the end of your legacy. There are ways to plan your retirement from fire safety while also knowing your customers…
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For over 20 years, Acquisition & Funding Services (AFS) has guided security and alarm business owners through the process of selling their companies. Owner and President Rory Russell takes great pride in finding buyers that offer fair prices while treating owners with respect. AFS is proud to announce that it has expanded the types of…
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As a business owner, maybe you’ve heard the term future-proofing. Ever wonder what it means? Future-proofing involves creating a plan for dealing with the fact that the world of business is always changing. Whether it’s a gradual evolution or a revolutionary new technology that sets the market awhirl, savvy business owners need to be ready…
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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. Opportunities that will likely carry over into 2022 and beyond. One opportunity that 2021 brought about for many alarm business owners is the…
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