Practical advice on winning jobs, managing installers, staying compliant and running a profitable security installation company.
Installation practice
A complete site survey checklist for CCTV installers, covering customer goals, camera positions, cable routes, power, network, storage and access.
7 Nov 2026 · 9 min read
Managing staff
A structured training plan for CCTV teams, covering cabling, networking, configuration, safety, customer skills, sign-offs and how to keep skills current.
7 Nov 2026 · 7 min read
Installation practice
A step-by-step troubleshooting guide for technicians, covering no video, offline cameras, night picture problems, recording gaps, playback and remote viewing.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Products and tools
A realistic guide to CCTV analytics for installers, covering person and vehicle detection, face recognition risks, number plates, testing and setting expectations.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Sales and quoting
How CCTV installers can set warranty terms, separating manufacturer and workmanship cover, exclusions, handling claims, costs and customer communication.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Running the business
A practical buyer's guide for security installers, with the features that matter, questions for vendors, cost comparisons and mistakes to avoid.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Running the business
How CRM, field service, accounting and all-in-one tools compare for CCTV installers, what each covers, when to combine them, and the costs of too many systems.
7 Nov 2026 · 7 min read
Running the business
A practical process for handling CCTV customer complaints, including missing footage, repeat faults, price disputes, tricky conversations and learning from issues.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Industry guides
How to survey, design, price and hand over residential CCTV jobs, including camera positions, neighbours' privacy, Wi-Fi versus wired, and customer support.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Sales and quoting
How CCTV companies can move into commercial and tender work, covering bid decisions, reading requirements, pricing, compliance documents and clarifications.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Products and tools
Work out hard drive size, retention days and recorder bandwidth for any CCTV system, with worked examples and the mistakes that leave customers short.
7 Nov 2026 · 7 min read
Sales and quoting
A simple follow-up routine for CCTV installers, with timings, message examples and ways to find out why a quote went quiet before you lose the job.
7 Nov 2026 · 10 min read
Sales and quoting
Practical marketing for CCTV installers, including Google Business Profile, local search, referrals, partner networks, WhatsApp, and tracking what works.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Managing staff
How to hire CCTV technicians and helpers, including where to find them, what to test, a practical interview exercise, background checks and the first 90 days.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Managing staff
Practical ways to manage CCTV technicians and installers, covering scheduling, job briefs, photo proof, attendance, expenses, quality and fairness.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Sales and quoting
A step-by-step method for pricing CCTV jobs covering materials, labour, overheads and margin, with what to include in the quote and how to follow up.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Managing staff
A practical approach to scheduling CCTV work, covering estimating job length, matching skills, travel, urgent service calls, materials and customer confirmation.
7 Nov 2026 · 7 min read
Running the business
A step-by-step guide to starting a CCTV installation company, covering skills, licences, tools, suppliers, pricing, your first customers and first hires.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Products and tools
A practical comparison of IP and analog HD CCTV for installers, covering cost, cable reuse, picture quality, scale, security and when each one fits.
7 Nov 2026 · 7 min read
Regulations
What Section 889 and FCC Covered List rules mean for US CCTV integrators, who they affect, and how to document compliance. Not legal advice.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Products and tools
Comparing local NVR recording, cloud video and hybrid systems for installers, including bandwidth, subscription costs, privacy, reliability and business models.
7 Nov 2026 · 7 min read
Products and tools
A plain guide to ONVIF for CCTV installers, covering Profiles S, G, T and M, conformance checks, RTSP, common compatibility problems and testing before you buy.
7 Nov 2026 · 7 min read
Installation practice
How to choose PoE switches and plan power budgets for IP cameras, including 802.3af, at and bt classes, 100 metre limits, cable choice and UPS sizing.
7 Nov 2026 · 7 min read
Regulations
What US CCTV integrators should consider in customer contracts, including liability limits, lien rights, sales tax, insurance and subcontracts. Not legal advice.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
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