Setting-up Business Queries

Where could I find information on setting up a maintenance contract for customers (cctv and intruder), I mean what needs to be in there and any pitfalls

Hey people, just wondering how long it took everyone else in the trade to decide what type of bells to go for, e.g. texecom ody 3, pyronix delta etc.. or what are the main types you use if more than 1 and also how long did it take you to design them? As i've been trying to come up with a decent design for ages and just havent had the time to narrow it down to the 1 I like, plus once this is sorted it out i can get stickers designed for panels, keypad and other bells (customer blank bells)

What do you company owners use to manage your customer database.?

Hi, I was wondering if most guys spend the time going out and giving cctv quotes for home systems , as it seems like a lot of wasted time and effort as you are obviously not going to get every job you quote for ? Also has anyone had any experience of using a finance company to bring the initial cost down to the customer, is it a good way of working ? Has anyone had problems with this approach ?

VAT Amnesty HMRC has launched a new amnesty campaign targeting businesses trading above the VAT threshold without being registered. The VAT crackdown is set to hit later on in the summer, giving those who are unregistered for VAT to get their affairs in order. The initiative is expected to run along the same lines as previous campaigns where HMRC encouraged non-payers to disclose what they owe before taking action against those who failed to come forward. Campaigns in the past have targeted offshore investments, medical professionals and people working in the plumbing industry. These campaigns have been aimed at reducing the tax gap by focusing on areas where a signif…

I frequently come across clients who've started their own company, but not bothered to check the availability of their business name as a domain name, or have made poor choices in picking their "name" Therefore, here's my advice list for anyone starting up: 1) Pick a name that is easily pronounced over the phone. 2) Check for the availability of both a .com and .co.uk domain name. Don't bother with any other tld's as they rarely give the right impression (save maybe .net) 3) Don't use hyphens! I had one client whose domain was this-is-a-silly-domain-org.uk. Not only were they breaking the registry rules for a .org.uk domain (Supposed to be for not-for profit organisat…

Morning all, We have recently been invited by a BNI group to attend one of their meetings, does anybody here attend BNI? and how have you found it? As we have only just started up money is still an issue but if its something worth doing then i guess it can go on the ever growing 'wish list'...

I am looking for a quick sale of my 6 year old CCTV company (installation and maintenance) It is not specific to any location and would suit someone looking to get into the trade on a good footing. There is to much to go over but if your reading this and have at least £60k to spend on a ltd company with some nice assets and ideas then please PM me for further discussions. I am looking for a career change as I have lost my passion for CCTV and running the company. I just dont enjoy the type of work, for me getting rid of the company is more important than trying to wait it out to make money from it hence why I am looking to virtually give it away.

Sorry if wrong forum couldnt find a extinguisher section. just princing up how much it would cost to do courses and get the kit e.c.t to do extinguishers myself and stop subbing it out. One thing i cannot find anywhere is the little stickers that go on the gauge the ones that corrispond to the year. Bascially the tiny little sticker that says "09" to cover up the gauge test hole. Anyone know where the h*ll you buy them from. ,

Hi, I have been in the security industry in Australia for roughly 15 years where i started with domestic install then commercial install. I then worked for ADI/Honeywell as a technical sales rep for a few years. After this i worked for Chubb for 1 year as a estimator for major projects. Most recently i have spent roughly 6 months in Shenzhen China doing purchasing of CCTV and Security products on a subcontract basis. I am looking for work in the UK and am currently located in Southampton. Can anyone give me some advice as to where English security companies normally advertise their vacant positions. Damien

Hi Guys: Looking to add Customer Finance facility anyone know of a Finance company that does this sort of thing for Security systems? If so please PM me any details, so far I have'nt found 1.

Been waiting a month for printer to get his act together & do my maint forms, now want to take him out the loop & use an "on line printer" I have art work as PDF, so just need printing, gluing into a pad & posting to me. Anybody recommend a firm ?

I am thinking of adding Fire Alarm Installation/Maintainance to my security business but obviously will need to send engineers on courses before I can. After looking through various web sites it all seems as clear as mud on what courses I need, please can I have some advise on what courses I will need to go on, who are the best people to do courses with and rough costs i am going to encounter. Many Thanks Luke.

Hi, We are a company selling and installing security products. we have a shop as well to display and to demonstrate the products. we normally sell CCTV Equipment. I would like to know if any one know about any kind of software where we can store all our products features and their costs and selling price and latter can search through selection of product features. for instance, if i want to get the list of camera having 1/3 CCD or 1/4 CCD. The software should be able to give be list of such cameras, their brands, cost and selling etc. i am trying to search such software in google but in vain. i had on CD from PELCO but it is for only PELCO product finder. any help i…

i have a dormant company registered to my home address but do not have a statutory register sorted out yet, a company is trying to sell me a pre-prepaired register for nearly