Surveillance, Investigation & Security Consulting Services
Competitive Landscape
Demand is driven by the needs of businesses, nonprofit institutions, and government agencies for outside advice on risk assessment and mitigation. The profitability of individual firms depends on the efficiency of their operations and their ability to maintain a steady flow of business. Large firms have advantages in being able to offer broad ranges of services and to take on more complex projects. Small firms can compete effectively by specializing. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is about $95,000.
Opportunities
Corporate Investigations - Enforcement of anti-corruption laws regarding businesses has expanded in recent years. As a result, corporations have had to gather more facts related to internal and...
Business Challenges
Restrictions on Investigative Methods - Data privacy protections in various jurisdictions restrict how information about individuals is obtained, stored, used, and disclosed. Such rules can create pitfalls for investigators, but...