Our expert shares tips on growing a successful security guard company

There is a real lack of good information on the inter-webs for security guard company owners, so we attempt to remedy that in this interview. In this Ask An Expert Interview, we talk to a security guard industry veteran who shares what he knows about what it takes to be a successful security guard company as well as where he sees the industry headed.
0:00 Start
1:20 Introduction
2:27 Difference between small and large security guard companies
6:39 Will acquisitions continue?
9:38 Advice for startups
11:36 Biggest mistakes that security guard company owners make
16:00 Strategies for managing cash flow
17:20 How do you prepare to sell your company?
19:16 Should security guard companies try to franchise?
22:12 What services do you provide?
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[@Officerreports]

We've got some great content coming up after our hiatus! Get ready!

[@mikehill6448]

Great information

[@redlionesv]

This information is priceless. Feeling much more confident about starting my own company. Along with adding some software.

[@Officerreports]

Thanks Red Lion! Good luck!

[@glenbhimani2302]

All our temporary clients pay before services are rendered 100% in full in weekly payments all other clients get weekly invoices with net 7. Or they are required to pay an additional 20 percent of the overall contract cost. It has worked great for us and we have a clause in the contract that says we can walk away without notice if they are late in paying and we will not be in breach. It works like a charm.

[@Officerreports]

Great stuff Glen! I can't wait until we get a chance to release your video!

[@JohnSmith-fh3ey]

Keep the great content coming

[@Officerreports]

Thanks @John Smith1

[@senseiois4208]

i have what he says eben an office in the centre of London but still need my first big contract so what else can i do to stand out from the competition

[@Officerreports]

Thanks for the question @Sensei Ois! Let's start with this question, "How are you different from your competitors?"

[@lenmatherne7903]

I Just started my own security company it's very hard getting contracts any advice please

[@satyawanchauhanrajput]

Sorry but I Want To Give You Few Suggestions: 1.Identify Your Strength 2.Identify Your Target Audience for ex: Retail Industry,Industrial Areas, Schools Premises Or Corporate Offices etc 3.Try To Offer More Industry Specific ,Personalised Solution For Their Security Need 4.Everybody Talk About Physical Training Of Guards But You Can Provide Soft Skills Training To Your Guards along With Physical Training And Can Advertise It As One Of Your Positive point 5.You Can Form Advisory Board And Can Approach Retired Officers From Army,Police And Criminal Lawyer To Join This Avisory Board

[@Officerreports]

@@satyawanchauhanrajput I love all of the suggestions, except for number 5. I've found that LEOs and Lawyers are not well versed in security. Military officers with experience in security are a good start for certain sites.

[@Officerreports]

We wrote an ENTIRE book about it. Check this out and let us know if you have questions. 7474491.hs-sites.com/all-the-things-no-one-told-you-about-selling-security-guard-services

[@lenmatherne7903]

@@Officerreports how do I grow my company when I still have to work full-time to pay my bills and insurance so frustrated