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.
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
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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:… Read More
