5 Things Every Bail Agent Should Be Doing for Their Business
- November 13, 2015
- by AboutBail Staff
- Business Tips
There are many things bail agents can do to increase sales, boost their marketing strategies and get more involved in the industry. Regardless of what your agency is trying to achieve as a company there are important things your business should always be doing.
From staying up-to-date on relevant topics and industry news to making sure you’re getting proper paperwork from applicants, here are 5 things every bail agent should be doing for their business:
- Joining national and state bail associations
Being an active association member is the best way to stay informed, and joining associations will help you keep up with what’s happening in the industry on a state and national level. Associations are a great place to gather with your colleagues and form strategies to combat restrictive legislation or change the negative image attached to the bail industry. Meetings also include educational opportunities where bail agents can learn about marketing their businesses and managing their clients while receiving advice from experts about the latest products and technology. - Staying up-to-date on all laws relevant to bail in your state
Abiding by laws and regulations within your state regarding bail and fugitive recovery will help protect your agency from costly lawsuits and fines. Make sure your company is knowledgeable about recent legislation changes and is taking steps to abide by new rules and regulations. It’s also a good idea to be aware of any proposed legislation that could affect your industry and business. If proposed changes could harm your industry, get your local association involved and educate the community on why it is not a good idea. - Collecting comprehensive paperwork from every applicant
One of the simplest ways to prevent clients from jumping bail is to collect comprehensive paperwork that will make them easy to track down. This means you need to be very thorough when going over a bail applicant’s information. You may want to take the time to verify the applicant’s information as well as information provided by references and individuals who live in the same household.
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- Finding out what’s going on with pre-trial release in your state
As a government-based program that threatens to replace private bail altogether, it’s important that you know exactly what you’re up against within your state. If you can, get information on who is supporting pre-trial release and why. Connect with other agents to find out what you need to do to raise awareness about the importance and benefits of private bail. - Getting your company a web presence
From a marketing standpoint, having a web presence is the most important part of your strategy. A web presence establishes legitimacy, gets your business in front of potential clients and provides a platform for shedding positive light on the bail profession. What is a web presence? Your web presence is how your company is represented on the web, a combination of your company’s website, local business listing and social media sites including your Facebook business page, Twitter account and bail agent blog.
Though it’s important to set goals and keep your business moving forward, revisiting these five points often can help your agency stay up to date and maintain professionalism. If you are cognizant of changes taking place in your area you can work with other agents to promote causes that benefit your industry. Keeping these five steps in mind will help ensure that your agency grows to be a successful leader within the industry.
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