Resources
Tools
QuickBooks — our recommended accounting software
Microsoft 365 — Word, Excel and PowerPoint (what you need to edit and brand your templates)
PDF-XChange — PDF editor for working with fillable field forms
Omnigo (formerly ReportExec) — incident and security reporting software
Alpha Card — ID card software and printers
Square — simple card payments for service businesses
Vendors
Paychex — payroll service
Fully Promoted (formerly EmbroidMe) — uniform & embroidery vendor
El Dorado Insurance Agency — security industry insurance provider
Cloudli (formerly ConnectMeVoice) — toll-free phone and fax provider
SAM.gov — the official (free) portal for finding and bidding on federal contracts
Licensing info by state
Every state licenses security companies differently. Start with our state-by-state licensing guide — it links to requirements for all 50 states and Washington DC.
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