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What an ERP Can (and Can’t) Do For Your Business

Thin profit margins. Distributed workforces. Stiff competition. These are all challenges for companies in the contract building service and security industries. But, they aren’t insurmountable. Leveraging integrated, industry-specific technology can help. An integrated solution like an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system can provide improved operational efficiency, up-to-date and accurate information, and more in-depth insight for decision-makers. To successfully implement this type of solution and realize the benefits of it, though, you need to be realistic about what it can (and can’t) do for your business. It CAN help you reach your organizational goals. When an ERP aligns with your corporate…read more

Office Janitorial Services and Cleaning Post COVID-19

Healthcare cleaning services changed during the pandemic, as healthcare officials raised cleaning protocols. Learn how to continue meeting those demands.

The Value of Data, Analysis and Exception-Based Reporting

This article appeared in the Q3 2023 issue of The Californian.  Security businesses are often faced with this common data challenge: they possess a wealth of information but struggle to extract meaningful insights from it. Without that meaning, data is simply a collection of numbers on a page, leaving decision makers without concrete evidence, trends or patterns to help inform their next steps forward. It’s important to be able to leverage the power of reporting and data analysis to transform raw information into actionable knowledge that provides business value. But doing so is easier said than done – especially when…read more

What makes ERP unique over other systems?

What makes ERP unique over other systems? An ERP, otherwise known as enterprise resource planning software, helps small businesses, larger companies and everyone in between better manage core processes. Because of its widespread usage, the ERP market is expected to reach over 97 billion USD by the end of 2022. When compared to other IT segments, ERP is in particularly high demand. Some of those IT segments include widely used data center systems, such as CRM and job costing software.  ERP software is especially sought after by professionals in the cleaning and security industries. It’s widely used for reducing costs,…read more

How a Guard Tour System Improves Incident Response

The detection, speed of response and effectiveness of incident management can have a huge impact on the safety and security of the location to which you’ve been contracted to provide services. It also can have a direct influence on client satisfaction, especially in an industry where customers are often looking for reasons to find a lower bid elsewhere.  Learn how to improve incident response with technologies built for guarding and patrolling, incident management and resolution.  What are the duties of a security provider? Typically, a security provider is responsible for ensuring the physical safety of contracted locations.  Typically, the main…read more

The Value of Compliance Tracking

Explore the importance of compliance tracking and how a compliance tracker can help organizations stay on top of regulatory requirements. Learn how compliance tracking can mitigate risks, improve business operations and enhance client relationships.

Customer Success Story: Brosnan Risk Consultants: Achieving Scalable Growth Without Growing Support Staff

Customer Overview We interviewed Director of Applications and Business Intelligence at Brosnan Risk Consultants, Jon Torbick, about their experiences using WinTeam, TEAM Software's ERP workforce management solution. Their story highlights the effort of growing operations, without commensurately increasing support staff behind-the-scenes. "We've been using TEAM Software services for about three and a half years now," said Jon. "At the time leading up to us looking at an ERP solution, we were experiencing tremendous growth — triple digit growth — year after year and we got to a point where our existing technologies, our existing processes, weren't cutting it anymore." What...read more

How to Retain Customers

A condensed guide for essential service customers. Even under the best economic circumstances, client retention should be a point of discussion as businesses review job profitability, pipeline goals and sales efforts. When faced with the possibility of a recession, it’s arguable that client retention should be given even more priority. Why? Great question. Companies that prioritize their customers’ experience generate 60% more profits than their competitors. The cost of acquiring new customers is higher than generating revenue from existing customer relationships, regardless of the size of your business. As you become more familiar with customer needs, you can attune your…read more

Tip Sheet: Top Challenges in the Security Industry and How to Overcome Them

Top Challenges in the Security Industry… and how TEAM Solutions Overcome Them Challenge One: Attracting and Retaining Top Talent Hiring is always a rollercoaster. While there have been instances of a labor-heavy job market within the security industry over the past fifteen years, more often than not, the labor pool is scarce, with far more open positions than applicants willing to fill the gaps. Your competitors are offering up similar positions with comparable pay and benefits packages, and job seekers have all the power. We’ve got your back. We’ve got everything you need to turn your hiring process into a...read more