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.
As the world continues to evolve, so does the fire protection industry. With an ever-increasing demand for safety and security, many people are turning to fire protection products and services to safeguard their homes and workplaces. In this article, we will look at some of the latest trends in this growing sector and discuss how… Read More
The fire protection market has changed a lot in the last few decades. Although investors are not new to the fire protection space, recent years have seen a new rush of outside money and attention boost the industry. Private equity firms in particular noticed how profitable commercial fire protection companies are and started adding them… Read More
You may have decided this is the year you want to sell your fire or security business. But maybe your finances aren’t in the best shape. For many business owners in your position, the idea of selling with debt can be a daunting prospect. Did you know that many businesses hold debt at the time… Read More
Hartline Alarms Reveals How AFS Helped Secure The Maximum Payout For Selling Their Security Alarm Company After previously selling another business for way below its expected value, Alan Hartline wanted to make sure that when he sold Hartline Alarms, he did it with a trust broker by his side. AFS was able to secure him… Read More
As a business owner in the fire and security space, it’s important to know your market! You and your technicians have likely run into the country’s largest fire protection companies during your work in the field. You may even be in direct competition with one or all of them in your region. And while they… Read More
Private fire protection companies play a vital role in ensuring the safety of businesses and organizations. While their owners may know how to do a great job protecting lives and property, understanding how to pitch their businesses to potential buyers is not as easy as it seems. To successfully negotiate the best deal for your… Read More
When it comes to retirement, many business owners will plan on selling as their exit strategy. If selling your business is your retirement plan, there are a few things you need to consider before you talk numbers or make plans. It is important to have an accurate understanding of how much your business is worth… Read More
Like many commercial fire and safety service providers, security integrators perform large-scale installations of expensive detection and notification equipment. These installations bring a flood of money into the business at once. When they happen frequently, your business thrives. But if they slow down, you will need to have a reliable stream of regular revenue established… Read More
When making decisions about buying things, we all have brands we prefer over others. Those brands may make superior products or offer more of the options we want. Or, they may have earned our trust over years of delivering quality items. This same concept applies to fire protection equipment and its vendors. Why Your Industry… Read More
When you’re ready to sell your business, you want it to go as smoothly and quickly as possible. One way to ensure that is by hiring a trusted broker who understands your industry and has decades of expertise and experience. Choosing the right broker to sell your business can make all the difference in a… Read More
