FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions of interest to professionals in the alarm security industry from an experienced alarm company broker. Here, you’ll find information about determining how much your alarm company is worth, how to find a high quality alarm company broker, how to determine if now is a good time to sell your alarm business, and more. Get information about how to maximize your profitability and sell for the right price at the right time direct from industry expert Rory Russell at Acquisition and Funding Services.

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How Do I Prepare My Alarm Company for Sale?

If you are an alarm company owner, chances are you’ve probably considered selling your business at some point or another. While mulling over whether and when to sell your company, you’ve likely also pondered, “how do I prepare my alarm company for sale?” Whether you plan to sell your alarm company years down the road…
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How Do I Find a High Quality Alarm Company Broker?

You’ve determined that now is a good time to sell your alarm company or security alarm accounts, and made the decision to move forward with the sale. You’re excited about the prospect of capitalizing on the opportunity, but you’re not quite sure what the next step towards selling your alarm company should be. Do you…
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What is My Alarm Company Worth?

If you’re considering selling your alarm or security company in the near future, chances are you’re also wondering “what is my alarm company worth?” There are many factors to consider when assessing the value of your alarm company, and you’ll want to consider them all carefully. After all, if you decide to move forward with…
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Is Now a Good Time to Sell My Alarm Company?

If you are hoping to maximize your profit and capitalize on the opportunity to sell your alarm company, timing the sale appropriately is imperative. You want to make sure your company is sold for top dollar, and keeping an eye on market and industry trends is key. Considering when to sell your alarm company? Wondering…
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Business owners wondering if they should reinvest in their alarm business

Is It Time To Stop Reinvesting In My Alarm Business?

“When should I stop investing in my alarm company?” “At what point do I stop upgrading my business and start planning my exit strategy?” These are two common questions we field from alarm business owners on a regular basis – and for good reason. They are tough questions to answer! The truth is, there’s no…
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Door to door security alarm salesman making a sale

How To Keep Alarm Industry Competitors from Stealing Your Customers

Picture this: You are a security alarm company owner who has spent your life working hard to build your alarm business into a successful organization. You have put time and effort into establishing yourself and your business as reputable and trustworthy. You’ve served your clients tirelessly for years, exceeding their needs whenever possible in order…
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