Tale of the two security industriesOn the 9th of October 09, I spoke at the SIA Small Business Forum in London. At the start of my presentation, I projected the image of a door supervisor, Mohamed Kaleem Rafek. Mohammed was brutally murdered in Manchester in March of this year. I asked my audience if anyone had heard about this high profile murder investigation, to my utmost shock and dismay not a single soul in the audience had heard about...more
Why Do Businesses Still Fail? The major reason for these failures has been attributed to the recession. However, is the recession really the cause or did it simply expose those companies that were caught naked when the tide subsided? BDO Stoy Hayward reported that over 36, 000 businesses would fail this year and an even greater number will belly up next year. Government insolvency figures also highlight the fact that corporate insolvencies rose...more
Re-thinking Door SupervisionIn the early hours of the morning of Sunday 29th March 2009, 21-year-old Mohamed Kaleem Rafeek affectionately known to friends as Kaleem was brutally murdered in what Police described as a frenzied stabbing in Rusholme Manchester. Indications are that he may have refused entry to an individual or group at the establishment that he was working that night. Kaleems death yet again outlines the dangers that door supervisors are facing whilst working on the door. Despite the introduction of the licensing regulation, the public perception of door supervisors still remains that of thugs and brutes. We have to ask ourselves a number of questions: why does the public hold this perception of door supervisors and what can be done to change this perception of our industry?What is the role of a door supervisor? A door supervisor is responsible for ensuring compliance with the four licensing objectives:the prevention of crime and disorder;public safety;the prevention of public nuisance; andthe protection of children from harmIn addition to these legal statutes, we are also tasked with implementing Health and Safety regulations of preventing overcrowding and ensuring...more
How To Professionalize The Security IndustryAfter more than 400 years the private security industry in the UK can claim advances in proficiency yet continues to fall behind in its pursuit of professionalism. As a private security analyst, Ill tell you why I believe the industry needs to do more to break away from a public perception that has it as...more
How to Make Profit in Retail The retail industry has been severely affected by the current economic crisis. Understandably there is panic as retailers look for creative ways of surviving. One very important weapon in their arsenal, which is commonly ignored but if effectively deployed can change their fortune is the issue of shrinkage reduction....more
In many cases, a gas station for sale can be an amazing business opportunity for a hard working entrepreneur. Not surprisingly, more than ever before in this particular sort of business, location makes "all the difference in the world." It's entirely possible that you may have come across what you genuinely consider to be a "gold mind," between two huge highways or along side a bustling intersection, but you should always make a point of never "jumping in" until you've performed an extensive process of due diligence.One of the biggest mistakes that someone can make, especially if they have never operated, owned or purchased a business before, is to let their enthusiasm get the better of them. Even if you cannot believe the amount of vehicular traffic that passes the particular location you have in mind, or are worried that other purchasers could jump in before you, never be tempted to shortcut your discovery process. Most ideally you should spend at least four weeks getting a real feel for what you're letting yourself in for, before you act.If you've made up your mind about purchasing a gas station convenience store business and you're for the most part satisfied with the basics...more
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Often, people will confuse the profession of business brokerage with the sale of real estate. Although there are similarities on the surface, there are in fact many differences. Business brokers usually serve a much broader geography since, unlike...more