Security alarm industry information and insight from trusted and experienced alarm company broker Acquisition & Funding Services. Learn about how to position your alarm business for success, how to generate increased recurring monthly revenue, the benefits of working with a broker when you choose to sell your business, and more. Find insider alarm industry information that will help you to guide your business on a path to success.
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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If you’re a business owner in the alarm, CCTV, fire, or security industry, you’ve probably heard over and over that it’s important to have an accurate business valuation. Whether you’re in the market to sell your business, or you’re planning to be at the helm for years to come, it’s no secret that it’s a…
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Generating recurring monthly revenue (RMR) has been an imperative element of running a successful and profitable alarm and security company for years – but now more than ever, companies should be focused on bolstering their sources of RMR. Why is this the case? Here are our top 4 reasons why RMR should be a primary…
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In this day and age, there are many security companies and alarm system providers for homeowners to choose from when they’re searching for a new home security or monitoring system. Besides the more traditional alarm companies, there are also dozens of DIY home security systems to choose from as well, making the market even more…
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Alarm companies are focused on keeping their customers safe and secure. After all, security is what clients rely on alarm system providers for specifically. In this day and age, however, customers are also expecting features and offerings that have encouraged alarm businesses to venture into the digital world. Security companies are now relying on…
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If you’re a buyer looking to purchase an alarm company, it’s important to know where – and how – to look. Whether you’re starting a new business venture or you’re hoping to grow your existing organization through acquisition, you’ll want to be sure that the company you buy is healthy and a good fit for…
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The advent of the Internet of Things has many alarm company owners weighing the options of selling or upgrading their businesses. The reality is there’s no one size fits all answer to the question of “should I sell my alarm business or continue investing in upgrades?” and there are many factors that can influence this…
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Businesses of all sizes must allocate their resources strategically in order to keep profit margins high and keep things moving in the right direction when it comes to serving customers. Because reporting is often a concern that’s put on the back burner for alarm companies, many security businesses don’t recognize the importance of investing in…
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Business owners are busy people. They have a lot of responsibilities on their to do lists, numerous important people relying on them, and key decisions they need to handle confidently. Their metaphorical plates are often overflowing, and as a result, they don’t have the bandwidth to handle or delegate tasks that aren’t going to provide…
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If you’re in any way involved in the security alarm industry, you’ve probably noticed that in recent years DIY home security has taken the market by storm. With the advent of the Internet of Things taking hold, more and more consumers are taking advantage of DIY home security systems. As a result, we’ve seen a…
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