Productivity
National Small Business Week
This week the nation celebrates small businesses. In his 2016 National Small Business Week proclamation, President Obama says, “Our Nation’s small businesses play a critical role in generating economic prosperity, and the effort poured into them by ordinary citizens across our country reflects the hard work and determination inherent to who we are as a people.”…
Read MoreIntegration and the Benefits to Security Alarm Dealers
Workflow and productivity drive our mission at Cornerstone. We get love helping security alarm dealers work more efficiently and serve their customers better. Maybe your hobby is golf, but ours is improving processes to help dealers work faster, smarter and better. Dealers understand the value of having systems that work seamlessly with each other. However,…
Read MoreManage Prospects and Customers Together
Most security dealers we talk with use different software tools for specific purposes. For example, they might use Outlook for prospecting and emailing quotes, Quickbooks for company accounting and possibly service/installation management, and another tool for CRM. Why? Usually it’s a combination of things – in our industry, true “enterprise” software that handles EVERYTHING is…
Read MoreThe Cloud Has a Silver Lining for Security Dealers
Security dealers embrace internet-driven technologies when installing security systems but may not have adopted it for their company’s workflow management and back office software. Many rely on a patchwork of software and tools that use valuable time and resources to toggle back and forth between non-integrated pieces to get the work done. This is inefficient…
Read MoreSmall businesses say they need help with technology
Technology: Some small-businesses thrive on it, while others see it as a necessary evil in the modern world.
Read MoreNew online platforms for small businesses
If you are a security provider, you are charged with the task of keeping up on the latest technology in your industry.
Read MoreTop employee complaints of 2015 – what to avoid in 2016
As a security provider, you need trained field agents, engaged sales reps and motivated office staff keeping your operations moving along.
Read MoreNot ready for success: Problems with small-business rapid growth
Sometimes success can catch small businesses by surprise.
Read More4 tips for applying for a small business loan for expansion
When you own a small business and start investigating loans or lines of credit to help with expansion or growth, there are some best practices to follow that can convince lenders you’re a secure investment.
Read MoreSmall businesses have to be ready for winter challenges
If your business location resides in an area with possible snow or extreme cold, you need to make sure blizzards and ice don’t freeze your company in its tracks.
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