THE BUDDING CANNABIS SECURITY INDUSTRY: A BEGINNER’S RESOURCE GUIDE Chris Anderson, Silvertrac Software Over the past decade, states all over the country have been slowly legalizing both medical and recreational cannabis use. However, industry regulations continue to be confusing, especially since each state manages its own cannabis regulations. In order to better understand where the […]
STAY CONNECTED WITH GUARD TOUR SOFTWARE INCREASE THE VISIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF YOUR SECURITY GUARDS WITH FLEXIBLE TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS Team Software, CALSAGA Network Partner Using guard tour software to keep track of your security guards is increasingly becoming standard practice, especially given the importance of accountability in the security industry. There are several ways to […]
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ATS AND A JOB BOARD? Jeff Davis, Kwantek, CALSAGA Network Partner As we enter a new decade, it’s fun to reflect on how hiring has changed over the past 10 years. The job board landscape continues to ebb and flow. Dominant players from the early 2000’s, like Craigslist and Monster, […]
NEW YEAR, NEW DECADE, NEW LAWS! 2020 EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE FOR CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. & Annette M. Barber, Esq., Bradley & Gmelich LLP As we ring in a new year and a new decade, California employers are faced with a number of important new laws. Following are some key employment laws taking […]
IMPROVING RISK MANAGEMENT NEEDED AS INSURANCE COSTS RISE Tory Brownyard, Brownyard Group Over the last decade the security industry has enjoyed what we in the insurance business call a “soft market.” That means underwriting guidelines loosen, making it easy to obtain coverage, and premiums decrease for many accounts. In fact, some security firms have been […]
DO YOUR FINANCIALS PROVE YOUR COMPANY’S WORTH IN A SALE TRANSACTION? Robert Perry, Robert H. Perry & Associates, Incorporated There have been several very large manned guarding companies sold to Private Equity Groups (PEG’s) over the past few years at multiples between 9 – 12 times the seller’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization […]
2020 MARKET FORECAST Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, CALSAGA Preferred Broker Now that we are in a new year, it is good to reflect on the past year and look at what to anticipate for the year(s) to come. Insurance rates and premiums are based on historical loss data, trends, economic conditions and many other […]
We hope that your 2020 is off to a great start! Make it a resolution to attend these exciting training events. Learn More About Security University CALSAGA President David Chandler will be the presenter during Silvertrac Software’s monthly webinar Thinkcurity. The theme for January is Rules & Regulations: Private Security Compliance. Topics include: Recent […]
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We have some exciting news to report: the CALSAGA team is growing! This month we have added Kelly Swartzbaugh as Manager of Member Services. In the new year Kris Smidt will be transitioning into the role of Program Manager and Kate Wallace will become the Association Manager. As always, we appreciate the ability to serve […]