Article: People who already have a background in security and safety professions, like police officers, make great employees for an event security business. Plus, many police officers want to work a second job to make ends meet.  Retired military personnel are also a good choice. Make sure you hire a large pool of employees. If many of your employees are working second jobs, they'll often have conflicts with dates you want them to work for special events, so you'll need a large number of employees to make sure you can cover your bases. Most states have certain requirements for your hiring practices. For instance, you may be required to run a background check on anyone you hire to look for criminal activity that may impede their ability to provide security services. Most states require that security guards have a certain amount of training before they begin their duties. Typically, this training must be completed at a school approved by the state, and then the student must pass an exam to gain a license. Similarly, if you want to arm your employees, states often require that they have even more training. For instance, Texas requires that they be commissioned security officers, which involves passing several exams, including a firearm proficiency exam. Some states require all security officers who drive for the company to have a special license. California, for instance, requires this permit, even if you hired police officers for your employees. Look at your state laws to see if they require this permit. You can find events through social media, your local newspaper, and local events calendars. Use the internet to track down the event planners, and contact them with information about your business. Be ready to discuss how your security business can help and how it stands out from other security businesses in the area. Because so many special events are marketed on social media, it's important to establish your business there. Build a presence on social media by creating business profiles for yourself and posting regularly. Keep in mind that your posts shouldn't just be about gaining business. Some should offer helpful tips and advice or draw your audience in with fun games or trivia related to security.
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Hire off-duty police officers. Run a background check on your potential employees. Ensure your employees pass the required training and gain a license. Check to see if your employees need a private patrol operator's license. Contact local event planners in your area to market your business. Market your business on social media.

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Cut your fabric. Begin sewing. Sew the neckline. Add the hem. Finish off your dress.