Starting your own PI agency is an exciting and risky endeavor. Here are some ways to save yourself money and headaches as you're just starting out.

Online professional education and networking events are a current necessity — and potentially, a more cost-effective and convenient future.

How a convoluted tale about a missing half million, lousy with red flags, prompted me to reflect on my worth as a professional investigator.

For the private investigation industry to weather the Covid-19 crisis, innovation, flexibility, and transparency are key.

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.

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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