For security company owners
Security Guard Company finance tools
A security company pays guards every week or two and bills clients monthly, often on 30 to 60 day terms. Labor is almost the whole cost. So the company finances its clients' security until they pay.
13-week cash flow forecast
Open →How much cash to keep
Open →How much to pay yourself
Open →Can I afford to hire?
Open →Break-even calculator
Open →Monthly financial report
Open →Common questions
How much cash should a security company keep?
At least two guard payrolls plus a month of fixed costs. More if clients pay on 45 to 60 day terms, because you pay guards long before clients pay you.
Why is cash tight when we are growing?
Each new contract adds guard payroll weeks before the first payment arrives. Fast growth on slow terms uses cash, even when every contract is profitable.
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