A Guide To Starting, Running And Building Your Own Private Investigation Agency

Establishing your own Private Investigation business could seem to be a daunting prospect, however it need not be if you follow the advice contained in our A Guide To Starting, Running And Building Your Own Private Investigation Agency. Our Guide is a comprehensive manual written by Professional Investigators with decades of experience.

With the ever increasing government regulation, which affects all types of businesses, having a qualification in the service you are providing is an essential factor. The investigation industry is no exception and with the forthcoming licensing of our industry it will be necessary for all applicants applying for a Private Investigators licence to be able to prove competence in all the core units as specified by the (SIA) Security Industry Authority. Equally, having the fundamental know-how of both the operational and business aspects of the profession is just as important.

Working for yourself is demanding and at times can be stressful, therefore you must be totally committed, disciplined, motivated and determined to succeed. The guide will take you through all the necessary steps to set up and run a successful and profitable P.I agency/business.

Topics covered include:

• Virtual Offices -V- Physical Offices
• Telephones and Communications
• Stationery
• Bank Account
• Accountants
• Equipment
• Promoting Your Business
• Know Your Market Place
• Your Website
• Adwords Pay-Per-Click
• Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
• Social Media
• Direct Mail
• Directory Advertising
• Making Best Use of the Telephone
• Face-to-Face Selling
• The Sales Presentation
• General Sales Tips
• Dress and Presentation
• Pricing Policy
• Just for the Record
• Time Control
• Invoices
• Receiving Instructions
• Fees and Charges
• Analysing Cash Book
• Petty Cash Analysis Book
• Nominal Ledger
• Credit Control
• Overdue Accounts
• County Court Proceedings
• The Gateway
• Income Tax and National Insurance
• VAT
• Employment of Staff
• Corporation Tax
• Debt Collecting
• Credit Reference Agency
• Principles of Data Protection
• Notification under The Data Protection Act 1998 and The Data Protection Register