Alarm Billing
The Power of Partnership: Stop Managing Chaos, Start Scaling Growth with CMS and Cornerstone
In the fast-paced security industry, success isn’t about working harder; it’s about working smarter. That means eliminating the friction between your core business tools. If your monitoring service doesn’t integrate with your billing and management software, you’re not running a business. In fact, you’re managing a chaotic assembly of disparate systems. At Cornerstone Billing Solutions,…
Read MoreAre You a “Cornerstone” Company? It’s More Than You Think.
You might have heard of Cornerstone. Maybe you glanced at our website and thought, “Oh, another billing company,” and moved on. We get it. There’s a lot of noise out there. But what if we told you that for a specific type of alarm company, we’re not just a solution—we’re a lifetime business partner? The…
Read MoreEmails are Free. Getting Paid Isn’t. The Real Story of Professional Email Invoicing.
We hear it often in sales conversations. A sharp business owner will look at a proposal and ask, “Why is there a charge for email invoicing? Emails are free. We can just send them from our own account.” Although the question appears reasonable on the surface, it’s based on a common misconception about professional email…
Read MoreIs Your Billing Process “Good Enough”? The Truth About Automated Billing for Alarm Companies
If you run a security alarm company, you’ve likely settled into a billing routine. You send invoices, some customers are on “autopay,” and payments trickle in. It seems to be working, right? From your perspective, a third-party billing service might seem like an expensive tool that does the same thing you’re already doing. That perception…
Read MoreQuickBooks vs Automated Billing Software: Where Does your Business Stand?
QuickBooks is a familiar name for many businesses, often serving as the go-to general ledger and accounting tool. However, when it comes to the unique, recurring billing needs of the alarm industry, its “memorized transactions” feature often falls short. For alarm companies demanding agility, depth, and precision in customer billing, these limitations can translate into…
Read MoreNavigating the Compliance Maze: Ensuring Seamless and Secure Billing for Your Business
In today’s fast-paced business world, strong compliance isn’t just a hurdle to clear – it’s the bedrock of trust, financial health, and customer happiness. This is especially true when it comes to how you bill your customers and manage those crucial autopay arrangements. At Cornerstone, we get it. We understand the complex layers of compliance…
Read MoreThe Evolution of Alarm Payments: What Alarm Installation Companies Need to Know for 2025
In 2015, Cornerstone Billing Solutions looked ahead to see how customers would pay in the future. Now, ten years later, it’s clear that a lot has changed for Alarm Installation Companies. Technology has moved fast, and so have the rules around handling customer payments. This means if you’re in the alarm business, you need to…
Read More5 Reasons Why Automating Billing Software is a MUST in 2025
Happy New Year! Ready to tackle 2025, or are you still running your business like it’s 1995? The alarm industry is brimming with cutting-edge technology to prevent crime, minimize loss, and protect lives. Yet, so many alarm companies cling to outdated methods when it comes to their operations—billing being one of the worst offenders. Here’s…
Read MoreGood Quoting: Fast, Flexible & Classy
Winning a new customer starts with a good conversation, and then a good quote. The conversation should uncover the prospect’s needs and priorities in making a decision. The quoting process should then address those needs and priorities, in a professional and compelling way. A good quote can be the difference between winning and losing the…
Read MoreReduce Stress: Invest in Expertise for Effortless Collections
Most of the office managers we work with would rather have a root canal than try collecting money from past-due customers! It’s stressful to put pressure on customers you worked so hard to find and win. Well, Cornerstone has a solution that takes the pressure off. Cornerstone’s Solution – Billing Plus! Our Billing Plus service…
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