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Challenges & Opportunities for Women Starting a PI Business
Our team of private investigators are former federal agents with the FBI, DEA, IRS, or Secret Service.
A newly inexperienced woman needs to consider a career as private investigator in the industry. The available positions for female investigators need improvement yet operating a new detection agency remains extremely demanding for candidates without industry background. A license stands as an essential requirement yet securing attorney trust together with insurer and corporate trust requires proven experience. Operational risks as well as legal risks increase when the business operates without experience. The successful execution of business tasks proves more essential than investigative abilities for achieving goals in this particular domain.
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What are your thoughts on a female private investigator or detective starting her own business without prior experience?There is no question about the need for more females in the private investigative industry. We have been in business for 43 years and have seen many statistics about the number of women in this field. One consistent … Read more
What is the purpose of using a public records search or a criminal records database to obtain information about someone?The purpose is always with the person or client requesting the search. The reasoning behind the search depends on the context and intent of the recipient. Some searches can be done and accomplished on the Internet, … Read more
What are the reasons for a private investigator to turn down a case?After 43+ years as a PI and leading one of the top-echelon agencies in the U.S., this might be one of the most complex decisions for a PI. For us, it is easy. We have unlimited casework; if there is any “hint” of … Read more
How much does a private investigator make per case in Los Angeles, California? Our agency has been in this area for 43 years. There are generally four areas where work is completed in Southern California. These sectors are also a good guideline for the entire U.S.: 1.) Attorneys 2.) Corporations 3.) Insurance Companies 4.) The … Read more
How to Verify If Auditfid Legitimately Recovered Your Funds A company called auditfid said they recovered my funds through a regulatory investigation. How do I verify that? We here at the agency have never heard of Auditfid. As a professional courtesy to you, I asked my staff to research this name through our in-house computer … Read more
What questions should I ask a private investigator to identify a good one? 1.) What is their license number and the state issuing it? How long have they been licensed? Call the state bureau overseeing private investigators to confirm the license is valid and that no disciplinary actions are on record. 2.) Do they have … Read more
Where can I hire a private investigator online in the US? The days of looking in the Yellow Pages for a private investigator have long passed. However, referrals can still work as long as they are not from unreliable sources. Hiring a PI online is easy and straightforward, but some cautionary guidelines exist. Use the … Read more
How do private investigators get clients, and if they don’t, how do they make a living if business is slow? The best advice from someone who has been in the business for 50 years is that the PI business is very cyclical, with massive peaks and even larger valleys. The “old school” admonishment is to … Read more
What methods do background check investigators use to gather information about individuals they are investigating for others? Fortunately, we don’t have to use the Internet, as many PIs do nationwide. They charge for what you can access for free. In 1982, we started our in-house computer system called US UNITE. Through this system, we access … Read more
How can I find an experienced, professional, and affordable private investigator for surveillance work in Toronto or the surrounding area? If you live in Toronto, the process will be a lot easier than if you are in the U.S. or another country. Either way, some of the tips below will apply to either scenario. For … Read more