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It’s Time for Virtual PI Conferences
Online professional education and networking events are a current necessity — and potentially, a more cost-effective and convenient future.
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Selling Ourselves Short Is Not a Good Long-Term Survival Strategy
How a convoluted tale about a missing half million, lousy with red flags, prompted me to reflect on my worth as a professional investigator.
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International Private Investigators Face Challenges During Quarantine
For the private investigation industry to weather the Covid-19 crisis, innovation, flexibility, and transparency are key.
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Why You Should Start Charging Retainers for Every Job
Ask for a check before you begin work and protect that money until you've earned it. You'll be glad you did—and ultimately, so will your clients.
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Op-Ed: Is An 88% Success Rate Really a Success?
If PIs are going to take credit for all the successful cases, then we need to take credit for the failures.
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Subcontracting Private Investigators: The Perils of Hiring and Firing
When it comes to subcontracting private investigators for your firm, due diligence is a must. Assume nothing. Read More
The Contract: Preventative Maintenance for Private Investigators
For self-employed private investigators, asking clients to sign a contract up front may save you a costly dispute in the future. Read More
Failing Forward: Ten Hard-Won Lessons for Running a PI Business
After shuttering his firm for a year, a Virginia private investigator learns what it takes to succeed. Read More