Private investigators always search for ways to maximize efficiency and do the job quickly. Technology has become an indispensable tool for private investigators to achieve their goals. This blog will discuss tips and tricks for maximizing efficiency with private investigator software. 1. Choose the Right Software Choosing the right software is the first step […]
Fraud investigation is essential in protecting individuals, organizations, and businesses from financial losses caused by fraudulent activities. Fraudulent activities can take different forms, including embezzlement, identity theft, money laundering, cybercrime, etc. Investigators use different fraud investigation techniques and tools to identify, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activities. The importance of fraud investigation cannot be overstated. Fraudulent […]
Easily accessible contracts for reference and compliance, an audit/paperwork trail to support accounting and tax filings, client contact information that is easily accessible when immediately needed, budgets and forecasts to benchmark performance and available policies and procedures references for everything from operations to personnel…are all but a handful of the many reasons strong documentation is […]
We recently wrote a blog about how hard work coupled with “working smart” is very good for your business. In that blog we offered a handful of specific suggestions on ways that private investigators / risk management firms can improve. However, in addition to developing evolved strategies and methods it is equally important to measure […]
It is all too obvious that on many levels, the world is changing very rapidly and at an accelerating rate. Above all else, technology (business and personal) is the major variable driving those changes. Cell phones are an absolute necessity today…but it was only about 30 years ago when they became somewhat widespread and believe […]
Successful sales and marketing efforts can be the result of many variables. Although often very useful and important, a charismatic and outgoing “sales” personality is only one component…and not even a prerequisite if a number of other variables are present. For something as important as a private investigation firm’s case management services (and their […]
THE BENEFITS OF “WORKING SMART” Hard work, in and of itself, is arguably very good for the soul. It can alleviate tension and anxiety. There is a sense of accomplishment. Whether perspiration or mental energy, or both, are expended it often results in something positive. However, hard work coupled with “working smart” is […]
With few exceptions, most businesses have been adversely affected by both the virus as well as the associated government restrictions. When exactly the repercussions of Covid-19 will end, one can only speculate of course. However, with the anticipated imminent release of the Covid-19 vaccines, the new administration’s desire to end the recession and the pent-up […]
On top of some of the obvious elements key to your investigative business, i.e. the appropriate licensing, the legal structure decided upon (LLC, S-Corp, Partnership or other), the location, etc. ….as a reminder (and if you have not done so already), you may want to also consider the following… Determine the markets you are serving […]
There are of course any number of marketing strategies and approaches in business that are proven and successful. However, when a risk management / investigation firm is marketing to prospective clients, coming across as professional, thorough and reliable is particularly paramount. Given the amount of trust being placed, the potential risks involved and discretion required….professionalism […]