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How Would You Rate Your Job Satisfaction?

Outstanding, love my job! (42.6%)
 
Good, but don't like supervisor (5%)
 
Good, but don't like co-workers (3%)
 
OK, but understaffed and overworked (18.8%)
 
OK, but need more of a challenge (9.9%)
 
Lousy, want to find a new job! (20.8%)
 

What do you believe has been the most significant industry development during the past 25 years?

Technology (37.4%)
 
Mass Marketing (17.2%)
 
Consolidation (8.1%)
 
Integrated Systems (21.2%)
 
False Alarms (4%)
 
Sept. 11, 2001 (5.1%)
 
Other (please specify) (7.1%)
 

What Do You Believe Is the Main Reason the Majority of Dealers Do NOT Belong to a Trade Association?

Not worth the investment (15.8%)
 
Don't have the time (13.9%)
 
Don't believe it is important (26.7%)
 
Too much of a "Good Ol' Boys" network (23.8%)
 
There is NO good reason not to belong (19.8%)
 

How Has Your Security Business Performed Since the Sept. 11, 2001 Tragedies?

Sales have increased 10% (43%)
 
Sales have decreased 10% (14%)
 
Lots of inquiries, but few sales (26%)
 
No change from pre-Sept. 11 (17%)
 

How Is Your Company Keeping Up With Networking Technology?

Hoping installers/technicians will pick it up as they go (22.4%)
 
Actively training installers/technicians (22.4%)
 
Hiring experts with IT experience (20.4%)
 
Outsourcing/subcontracting as needed (16.3%)
 
Networking, what networking?! (18.4%)
 

When completing an installation, who in your company is responsible for training the customer on how to use their alarm system?

Installer (59.4%)
 
Service technician (11.9%)
 
Salesperson (14.9%)
 
Manager (5.9%)
 
Dedicated trainer (5.9%)
 
No one (2%)
 

What Type of Installation/Service Vehicle Is Most Prevalent at Your Company?

Small- to medium-sized pickup trucks (23%)
 
Large pickup trucks (6%)
 
Minivans (29%)
 
Full-sized vans (35%)
 
SUVs (3%)
 
Other (4%)
 

What is the Strongest Reason for Participating in an "Authorized Dealer" Program?

Branding (34.7%)
 
Sales & Marketing Assistance (20.8%)
 
Financial Assistance (22.8%)
 
Purchasing Clout (11.9%)
 
Training & Education Materials (9.9%)
 

What initimidates you the MOST about working with the government?

Project Canvasing (2%)
 
Bidding process/time/money (41.4%)
 
Bureacratic Hassles (29.3%)
 
Being too small/lacking resources (14.1%)
 
Not intimidated at all! (13.1%)
 

What alarm verification method does your company rely on before dispatching police?

None (10.9%)
 
1-call (48.5%)
 
2-call (18.8%)
 
Audio and/or Video (13.9%)
 
Guard Patrol (7.9%)
 

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