If you have a private investigations firm with two or more employees its probably time you consider developing and implementing a policy manual. Why? First, having established policies and procedures will ensure consistency across your operations. Second, a policy and procedure manual is a great way to get new employees up-to-speed on how you do business. Third, it provides you, the employer with protections against liability claims in terminations or adverse actions you may be required to take against employees. 

Private I Headquarters has created a very basic outline on how to begin creating your policy and procedure manual. Click this link to read the Policy Manual PI guide. 

First you need to have a web presence. Years ago having a business website was not that critical. Today it is critical. Having a website increases your marketing visibility. Business websites have become common place for businesses, so much so, that many interested clients will search the web for you before they consider doing business. Developing a basic, non-flashy website is one of the basic private investigator firm elements required to build business.