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.
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. One opportunity that 2021 has brought about for many alarm business owners is the opportunity to sell their companies to well qualified buyers…
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As we close in on a year since the first calls for social isolation to prevent the spread of the highly contagious coronavirus, many are reflecting on how the pandemic has impacted their lives, work, and industries. There is no denying that the coronavirus pandemic has been devastating, altering life as we know it in…
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For years, you’ve been working hard to keep your alarm business healthy and growing. From implementing a successful succession plan and working hard to prevent attrition to demonstrating to customers that you’re a reputable company they should stick with, you’ve been making consistent efforts to help your organization thrive in a competitive market. But in…
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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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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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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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