“Plan, what plan? I just like to see what happens…” Why a business plan can help your fire and security business grow
May 6, 2022
Why a business plan should be a fundamental aspect of all fire & security businesses, outlining seven key aspects to focus on. Read More
Career changers: How to seamlessly welcome them into your team
April 22, 2022
Dakota Murphey explores why security and fire businesses should be ready to accept engineers from other industries and how they can do so. Read More
SME owners urged to be more aware of their mental health and seek help when necessary, following World Mental Health Day
October 11, 2021
The turbulence caused by the pandemic has altered the business landscape significantly according to The Accountancy Partnership. Read More
Tech and collaboration finally giving Chief Security Officers a ‘seat at the table’
July 29, 2021
Daniel Eborall offers a perspective on why security professionals are finally recognised as a key component of the organisational structure. Read More
How businesses can ensure they comply with CCTV regulations
July 6, 2021
A guide for businesses to ensure if they use CCTV they do so legally and that any footage recorded is securely kept. Read More
Communicating risk and encouraging stakeholder buy-in to security planning
May 14, 2021
Advice on how security professionals can communicate risk scenarios and encourage buy-in to other stakeholders in the business. Read More
Looking for a new job in security? How to nail video interviews
March 9, 2021
We provide some advice to those looking for a new job or career in security from a recruiter’s perspective. Read More
Top 5 key branding tips for security professionals
November 20, 2020
Suzanna Alsayed, IFSEC Global Influencer in Security 2020, offers five tips for security professionals to evolve their personal brand and reach their goals. Read More
How COVID-19 may be affecting fire safety procedures for SMEs
November 19, 2020
Dakota Murphey explores some of the ways that COVID-19 has affected fire safety procedures at smaller businesses, and what they need to consider upon reassessment. Read More
The hidden costs of losing security talent
September 8, 2020
Steve Zurier, Contributing Writer at Dark Reading, explains how one person's exit can set off a chain of costly events. Read More
A beginner’s guide to security franchises
September 4, 2020
James Fell from What Franchise explains how security franchises work and the key benefits installers should consider over ‘going it alone’. Read More
Business premises security basics for 2020
May 20, 2020
Here, Dakota Murphey talks business owners through some of the basic security necessities to consider for 2020 and beyond. Read More
What are installers doing in response to the coronavirus?
March 25, 2020
We ask the UK's security and fire installers what they're doing to protect themselves, their families and their businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Security vs. Scalability: Why not both?
February 3, 2020
Jeff Bransfield, RS2 Technologies, explains why businesses should no longer have to choose between security vs scalability in the field of access control. Read More
3 decisions that will help you win bigger maintenance contracts
September 10, 2019
Creating powerful reports, becoming a digital-first company and 'mobilising' the contract, plus a section on accounting for environmental concerns, from Cristina Maria of Commusoft. Read More
Does convergence spell the end for security integrators?
August 21, 2019
As convergence gathers pace with the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), security systems increasingly share IT infrastructure and […] Read More