Today 12:00 AM by Stephanie Irvine Marketing A lot more goes into private investigation than the actual investigating. In order to be successful, you have to run a business which comes with its own set of challenges. You have to market your services, for example. Private investigators offer a…
How Private Investigators Find Clients | #privateinstestigator | #PI
Today 12:00 AM by Stephanie Irvine Articles In order to create a sustainable business, private investigators new and old must work to find new clients. But where to begin? Especially for new PIs or those re-entering the industry after a hiatus, the task of finding new clients can seem…
Why Your Business Needs a Corporate Investigator | #privateinstestigator | #PI
Today 12:00 AM by Chris Cavallo Articles Editor’s Note: This article was written by Chris Cavallo of Cavallo Associates about historical scene canvassing using body cameras. The opinions expressed here belong to Chris Cavallo. When headlines blast that someone has been caught embezzling money from their employer, many…
Insurance for Private Investigators | #privateinstestigator | #PI
Today 12:00 AM by Stephanie Irvine Articles Private investigators operate a business that, while unique in many aspects, is still a traditional business. There are many reasons why private investigators should carry insurance, but it boils down to risk. Is a PI willing to risk the potential for financial…
Private Investigator Safety During Surveillance | #privateinstestigator | #PI
Today 12:00 AM by Stephanie Irvine Articles Private investigators can often be put in dangerous situations, especially if they are gathering evidence for a suspected crime or contentious domestic situation, such as child custody or a cheating spouse. While many private investigators come from a background in law enforcement or…
Private Investigator License: Benefit or Boondoggle? | #privateinstestigator | #PI
Today 12:00 AM by Stephanie Irvine Articles The topic of private investigator licensure is one that often provokes a significant amount of commentary. Back in 2012, guest contributor Robert Orozco explained the significance of private investigator licensing in a post that we featured in our PI newsletter. This past…
Interview Tips for Private Investigators | #privateinstestigator | #PI
Today 12:00 AM by Stephanie Irvine Articles Private investigators interview people for a number of reasons. Investigators could be conducting interviews for something as benign as a background check or they could be interviewing to get information about a crime or missing person. With that said, most private investigators…
When is a Confidentiality Breach Justified for Private Investigators? | #privateinstestigator | #PI
October 28, 2019 by PInow Staff Articles Why is Confidentiality Important? Confidentiality is central to the preservation of trust between an investigator and their client. As a private investigator, clients will inevitably come to you with delicate cases that sometimes require them to reveal sensitive information about their…
The Downfall of Trustify | #privateinstestigator | #PI
November 11, 2019 by Stephanie Irvine In the News Articles Founded in 2015, Trustify, Inc. was a start-up company dedicated to helping people hire private investigators on-demand. In 2016, Washington Business Journal named the company one of its Startups of the Week, and Trustify amassed a lot of press in…
20% Investigator, 80% Everything Else | #privateinstestigator | #PI
November 25, 2019 by Rachele’ Davis Tips Marketing Business Tips Articles Editor’s note: This article was written by Rachele’ Davis of New Hope Investigations.The opinions expressed here belong to Rachele’ Davis. I am a solo private investigator. I have a home office with zero employees and very little…
