Productivity
Beyond the Quick Buck: Why Growing Your RMR the Right Way is the Secret to Long-Term Success
In the security and fire-life safety industry, “getting paid fast” is the drum everyone beats. We see marketing everywhere: flashy promises to help you get paid as fast as possible. While cash flow is undeniably the lifeblood of any business, there is a fundamental—and often expensive—difference between chasing a quick payment and getting paid right.…
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 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 MoreThinking Billing is Just Sending Invoices? Think Again! ➡️ We’re So Much More.
“Billing is just sending invoices and collecting payment.” We hear that sometimes, but the reality is far more intricate and impactful! At Cornerstone, billing is a strategic function that goes way beyond the basics. For many, “billing” conjures up images of simply generating and dispatching invoices, followed by the sometimes-tedious process of chasing down payments.…
Read MoreCornerstone Does Work Orders! 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Our Alarm Company Software
Since 1999, Cornerstone has been helping alarm dealers streamline their billing. Giving them more time to grow their business while saving money on payment processing fees. This focus on automation and efficient alarm company software has made us a leader in the alarm industry. But did you know that Cornerstone has expanded far beyond billing?…
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 More5 Reasons to Merge Service, Mobile App, and Recurring Billing into Your Alarm Company Software
Work order chaos is a silent killer for alarm companies. Missed jobs mean lost customers and delayed payments can put a big stress on your business. You need a solution that makes it easy…and therefore more profitable. Cornerstone launched its mobile app for technicians in 2021, to help our customers avoid the “paper chase.” Paper…
Read MoreUpdate Part Costs Instantly! With Portal.io and Cornerstone Billing.
One of the biggest headaches for our life safety customers is this: keeping inventory costs CURRENT in their alarm business software. Especially with the inflation of the last few years, part prices are changing constantly. Well, Cornerstone Billing Solutions has solved the problem with our newest alarm business software integration. The payoff for our customers…
Read MoreLabor Shortage? DO LESS! With Alarm Software
Not shocking news: we’re in the tightest labor market in over 20 years. Security alarm dealers, and many other industries, are having real trouble finding enough people to get all the work done. What’s a business owner to do? Until the labor market improves, here are some ideas that may help. You’ve heard the adage,…
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