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.
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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All alarm business owners – even those who own traditional alarm companies – are beginning to recognize the immense value of recurring monthly revenue. In this day and age, many are making an effort to diversify their offerings and ensure that their eggs are in more than one basket. They’re also looking for new ways…
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The coronavirus pandemic upon us has impacted business and life in more ways than can be counted. It has changed the way people do business, put many things on pause, and altered the world as we know it. Amidst the chaos of the pandemic, many alarm business owners are trying to continue business as usual….
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Like most people, many alarm business owners are wondering what life will look like after the coronavirus pandemic ends and life gets back to normal. With such an unprecedented situation upon us, it’s difficult to know exactly what the reality of everyday life will be when we come out on the other side. There is…
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Security Systems Integrators have become an increasingly important component of successful alarm businesses in this day and age. With cybercrime on the rise and security systems for homes and businesses becoming increasingly sophisticated and thorough, the need for security businesses who ‘do it all’ has grown. This presents a unique opportunity for security and alarm…
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