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.
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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As an alarm business owner, it’s important to know what your company is worth. If you are planning to sell your fire or security alarm organization in the near future, it’s especially important to have a solid understanding of the value of your business. But knowing the value of your business is just the first…
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Selling your alarm business is a huge decision – one that takes a lot of thought and consideration. From implementing a succession plan to finding potential buyers who are willing to pay top dollar for your company, there are many pieces that need to be in place for an alarm business to sell successfully and…
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Determining how much an organization is worth when it comes time to sell is a complex thing. Business valuations can be challenging for companies of all kinds, but they are especially challenging and complicated for alarm businesses, which in most cases cannot be valued based on the typical EBITDA model. For fire alarm businesses specifically,…
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Service revenue is one factor that tends to complicate fire alarm company sales. Why? Because many brokers don’t quite know how to accurately calculate the value of alarm companies that profit from service and test and inspect revenue, and because may buyers are hesitant to acknowledge service revenue as an asset. For these reasons, if…
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