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Inside Bates Security’s Marketing Strategies

June 13, 2013

Jeremy Bates, owner and general manager of Bates Security, dishes out his top marketing tips.

Make Impressions That Last a Lifetime

June 4, 2013

A lesson in the true meaning of customer care.

Where and When to Use Solar-Powered Video Surveillance

June 3, 2013

New innovations in the field of solar-powered video systems are expanding their usefulness in the security and surveillance markets.Here are some application factors that favor use of wireless solar-powered video systems — and some tips to maximize deployment of the systems.

What’s at Stake in Defining an ‘Independent Contractor’ for Tax Purposes

June 3, 2013

Misclassifying an employee as a self-employed worker can result in harsh consequences. Business owners can protect themselves from audits and tax penalties by understanding and adhering to specific reporting criteria.

Industry Vet Starts GHS Interactive Security, Acquires LifeLine Security

May 24, 2013

GHS Interactive Security, a recently formed company by industry veteran Steve Baker, has acquired LifeLine Security and Automation for an undisclosed amount.

Best of Smart Business Tips: 5 Ways to Build Company Value

May 9, 2013

PSA Security Network President and CEO Bill Bozeman shares five tips on how electronic security contractors can build company value in the latest Smart Business Tips installment.

Diebold Announces Multiyear Realignment Plan, Cuts 700 Jobs

May 3, 2013

The job cuts — the majority of which have already taken place throughout the ATM banking services and electronic security systems providers’ North American operations — are part of Diebold’s plan to stabilize its financial position.

Mining Nuggets from 2013 Gold Book

May 1, 2013

Professionals and academics within and outside the electronic security industry have come to rely on the wealth of market data served up annually in SSI’s Gold Book edition. Scratching beneath the surface lends further insights on business improvement and emerging technology adoption.

Hawaii Alarm Company Neglects to Tell Clients It’s Shutting Down

April 16, 2013

Former customers of Hi Alarm, an electronic security company based here that abruptly shut down without informing consumers, are wondering what to do with their installed systems and monthly payments

How Aronson Security Group Prez Is Planning for 2020

April 11, 2013

Phil Aronson, president of Seattle-based integrator Aronson Security Group (ASG), was a featured participant in the “State of the Industry” panel, held on opening day at ISC West

3 Bases Your Business Must Cover

April 3, 2013

does your company ace these three critical business objectives?

Taking a Hard Look at Soft Costs

April 3, 2013

Evaluating "soft costs" to uncover cost-savings.

ADT Faces Lawsuit for Early Termination Fees, Unfair Rate Increases

March 28, 2013

ADT customers have filed a federal class action lawsuit against the firm that targets the penalties ADT imposes for early termination. The lawsuit also states the company unilaterally increases monitoring rates while consumers are under contract for lesser fees.

Planning School Safety Training for the Education Market

March 21, 2013

The topic of school security has always been an important discussion, but following the shooting in Newtown, Conn., in December the subject is more prevalent than ever before.In this Q&A, Shiver Security Sales & Marketing Coordinator Kim Rodkey discusses how electronic security integrators nationwide can plan a school safety seminar program to help their education market customers prepare for active shooter response.

Seeking Strategic Lessons From Companies That Prospered During the Recession

March 14, 2013

As the nation continues to emerge from the Great Recession, albeit at a near glacial pace, there are copious lessons and insights to glean from those businesses that didn’t just survive the malaise but actually prospered. Understanding how they reacted to alter their operations or fully transform their business models can provide answers on how to remain nimble when then next economic storm hits or even in the current competitive landscape.

Become a Leader Among a Pack of Competitors

March 11, 2013

Provident Security's Mike Jagger discusses how the inudstry's serious image problem represents big opportunity.

Can Integrators Use Social Media as a Revenue Source?

February 11, 2013

National Systems Contractors Association Executive Director Chuck Wilson describes how integrators are having difficulty justifying their social media investments.

Pedersen Powers Vivint to Victory

February 1, 2013

Vivint has set the residential security world ablaze with exceptionally fast growth and a $2 billion sale price. In an exclusive interview, the company’s maverick CEO Todd Pedersen explains how innovation trumps competition, the value of growing a business one customer at a time and why everyone should have a security system. He also discusses expanding into commercial security, solar energy, wireless Internet and more.

P1 Grooms Security’s Future Leaders

February 1, 2013

In an industry not known for formalized training programs, Protection 1 is raising the bar with its unique management trainee program. Recruiting from among its ranks as well as college campuses, P1’s immersive regimen prepares participants for management and sales positions in the region of their choice. Learn what’s in it for you to join up or create a similar program for your own company.

Smart Business Tips: Maintaining Honesty & Integrity

January 21, 2013

In the last installment of the Smart Business Tips entrepreneurial series, PSA Security Network President and CEO Bill Bozeman discusses two top 10 attributes that he believes makes a successful entrepreneur — honesty and integrity.