Customer Acquisition Cost: Do you Know Yours?

Black and yellow cubes that spell out the letters CAC.

How much does it cost you to acquire a new customer? Most security companies don’t really know – but they should. If you’ve ever seen an episode of “Shark Tank”, one of the most common questions from the Sharks is: what’s your customer acquisition cost? It’s a key metric for any business, and one you…

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Home Alone? Not With A Security System

If you’ve never had the displeasure of stepping on an army of tiny legos, we’d like to know how you accomplished this feet (get it?). Truly, please teach us your ways. This year, as the holidays approach we want to discuss the various tips and tricks the universe has presented as viable alternatives  to a security…

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Cornerstone integrates with COPS

We are excited to announce that Cornerstone Billing Solutions is fully integrated with COPS Monitoring, adding another excellent partner integration for our customers. What this integration means for our COPS dealers: PULL data from COPS (preferred) – set up new accounts as usual through the COPS Monitoring portal. Then, by clicking Download Customer in Cornerstone’s…

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Cornerstone Integrates with UCC

We are excited to announce that Cornerstone Billing Solutions is fully integrated with UCC Monitoring, adding another excellent partner integration for our customers. What this integration means for our UCC dealers: PULL data from UCC (preferred) – set up new accounts as usual through the UCC portal. Then, by clicking Download Customer in Cornerstone’s software,…

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Fire Prevention Month

Fire prevention week is happening now, October 6th-12th! The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has declared this year’s theme as “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” While we tend to hyper-focus on fire safety during the month of October, it is important to be compliant with NFPA codes and safety tips…

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Cornerstone Integrates with AvantGuard

We are excited to announce that Cornerstone Billing Solutions is fully integrated with AvantGuard Monitoring, adding another excellent partner integration for our customers. What this integration means for our AvantGuard Dealers: PULL data from AvantGuard (preferred) – set up new accounts as usual through the AvantGuard portal. Then, by clicking Download Customer in Cornerstone’s software,…

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Your Dog Can’t Call the Fire Department

While dogs can certainly help deter an intruder and protect your home, they are not a viable alternative to a home security system. To quote one of our customers, “Your dog cannot call the fire department.” And if he can, be sure to get yourself on “Ellen”! Don’t get us wrong, over at Cornerstone we…

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Cornerstone Integrates with Affiliated Monitoring

We are excited to announce that Cornerstone Billing Solutions is fully integrated with Affiliated Monitoring, adding another excellent partner integration for our customers. What this integration means for our Affiliated Dealers: PULL data from Affiliated Monitoring (preferred) – set up new accounts as usual through the Affiliated Monitoring portal. Then, by clicking Download Customer in…

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Keeping Seniors Safe at Home

With the number of seniors living independently increasing, it is especially important to make sure they’re safe at home. While there are hundreds of products and tips on the market focused on security for older adults, there are a few that significantly increase their safety when alone. Home Security System  A home security system is…

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Stay Safe During Summer Vacation

It’s summertime again and with that, hopefully, comes summer vacation. Before you set off with the family you generally make a mental note of the key items to complete – lock the doors, remove the spare key, check all the windows. But there are many more simple tips that can help protect your home while you’re away. To…

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