Ask security dealers what their core competencies are and they’re likely to talk about their expertise in securing homes and businesses and providing life safety. But there’s more to running a successful security business — and as they strive to stay on top of all aspects of their operations, security dealers may find that their distributors can help fill in any gaps.
Marketing, training and cybersecurity are just a few areas where distributors may be able to lend a hand. SDM talked to security distributors about how they can augment dealers’ own resources, with an emphasis on resources introduced in the last year or two. Here are 10 great examples: