Training Programs - The Successful Investigations & Security Business

The recent explosion of growth in the security and investigations industry has new and existing business owners looking for a truly competitive edge. Reports have been published indicating that private investigations and security grosses over $500 Billion Dollars! Starting a small business can be risky though and the U.S. Small Business Administration estimates that roughly 50% of new small businesses fail within the first five years.
Successful, high-performance businesses utilize a combination of strategic planning, communications, organization, insight and entrepreneurship to achieve their peak objectives.

The Successful Investigations & Security Business is our groundbreaking 5-Day educational program. It is designed for individuals that have chosen to start a new business venture as well those experienced professionals desiring to boost the profitability, recognition and success of their existing company. This program focuses on the unique business aspects of private investigations, contract security guards, executive protection, alarm service providers, expert witness, surveillance equipment suppliers, and security consultants.

By attending this hands-on “MBA-Type” program, You will have the opportunity to boost your confidence by applying the techniques of strategic management, discovering methods to get ahead in the marketplace, promoting yourself and your company, and increasing your client base and profits. All through definable, quantifiable and achievable results.
 
What You Will Learn:

• What is an Entrepreneur?
• Create Effective Marketing Strategies
• Hiring the Most Talented People
• Insurance and Risk Management Perspectives
• Liability and Protection Programs
• Purchasing an Existing Business
• E-Commerce and Internet Marketing
• Pricing Your Services
• Marketing and Promotional Plans
• Market Analysis: Looking for Opportunities
• Return on Investment (ROI)
• The Industry Environment
• Aggressiveness and Growth
• Obtaining Financing
• Information Technology and Software
• Developing a Website
• Purpose of the Business Plan
• Characteristics of a Successful Company
• The Art of Strategic Pricing
• Attitudes of the Business Owner
• Proposals and Contracts
• Developing Your Business Plan
• Outperforming the Competition
• Creating Your Mission and Vision Statements
• Goals that You Can Accomplish
• Your Resume’ and Curriculum Vitae
• Negotiating the Deal
• Technology Requirements
• Taking the Leap
• Educating Yourself  
• Exceptional Customer Service
• Corporate Etiquette and Protocol
• Budget and Finance
• Bringing It All Together
• Client Contract Considerations
• Financing Alternatives
• Business Location- Home-Based vs. Commercial
• Collections – Getting Your Clients to Pay
• Your Advisory Team
• Human Resources and Hiring Criteria
• Developing an Employee Handbook
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Creating Strong Internal Policies
• Start-Up Costs and Fees
• Equipment Resources
• Using the Internet
• Avoiding Costly Mistakes
• Recognition and Branding
• Becoming Credit Ready
• Managing Change
• Keeping Yourself Out of Trouble
• Subcontractors
• The Importance of Networking
• Civic and Professional Associations
• Interpersonal Communications
• Leading and Managing Projects
• Brainstorming Business Ideas
• Creative Lending Procedures
• Generating Multiple Incomes
• Promoting Yourself and the Business
• Balancing Work and Personal Life
• Letterhead, Brochures and Business Cards
• Creating a Stress-Free Office
• Sole Proprietor
• Corporations and Limited Liability Companies
• Lease or Purchase?
• Licenses and Permits
• Adding E-Commerce
• Time Management
• Working with Attorney’s and Accountants
• Contract Uniformed Security Guard Service
• Private and Corporate Investigations
• Executive Protection and Maritime Security
• Security Consultant and Expert Witness
• Security and Surveillance Equipment Sales
• Alarm and Monitoring Company
• International Security Contractor

And Much More…
Being proficient as an investigator or security professional is clearly not enough! To be successful in your own business requires the use of specialized tools, adherence to strong corporate practices, and an out-of-the-box mental attitude.  Register Now for this program and prepare for a solid Return on Your Investment.
stop dreaming about your Successful
Security & Investigations business.
make it a reality.
*Prerequisites*
Prior business experience is not required however it is our recommendation that all students have a background in private security or investigations.
Tuition
$3,000
2008 Programs
 June 02-06, San Antonio, TX
Seating is Limited.
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