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TIPS TO
CHOOSE A SECURITY AGENT
Security for a corporate house, hotel, apartment block or shopping
complex is imperative in a city. When you choose a security agency:
The credentials and attitude of the man who runs the show is important.
If he has been an officer in the defence, it is an added advantage.
Don't let the size of an agency determine your choice. Often, a
small agency with efficient personnel who can provide personalised
service would be the ideal choice.
Talk to the agency's clients and see if they are satisfied. Find
out if they follow up on the performance of their men and your satisfaction,
or if they are likely to ignore you once the guards have been sent
across. Ideally, you should have your complaints attended to immediately.
Don't hire guards who come too cheap. Their dissatisfaction with
their pay could cost you more. Personally verify that the guards
suit your requirements.
Most security agencies also undertake detective work. If you find
funds missing from your company and want discreet enquiries made,
or have a speedy investigation done into a theft, you could use
the services of a security agency.
TIPS TO CHOOSE A TRAVEL
AGENT:
A professional agency to handle your holiday tour - can give you
a calculated itinerary, which helps you make the most use of your
time.
Details like your airline/rail/bus bookings, hotel reservations,
etc. are taken care of, so you can relax more.A professional firm
will be able to tell you which places to visit according to the
time of the year (season), your budget.If you're travelling abroad
they can also take care of procuring your visa. Be sure to give
them advance notice.
In choosing your travel agent always depend on reputed names. Even
if the prices are a little steep, you are in safe hands.
For instance an agent may show attractive brochures of five star
hotels where you will stay, and on reaching the destination, may
put you up in a three star. You end up paying more for less. To
be on the safer side, ask the agent to produce confirmation of reservations
in your name from the hotel.
Also check the menu the agent offers. You may have to put up with
insufficient meals at the destination if you don't.
If an agent offers an attractive lower price for a round trip,
check small details like sightseeing charges, etc. He may take you
to places which demand expensive entry fees and you will have to
cough up more money than expected. The transport for sightseeing
may also not be of good quality. Try and crosscheck as many details
as you can. Also compare one agency's rate with the best in the
market and see what that agency has to offer.
Lastly, except for the business traveller, not many people have
a passport ready. Instead of rushing it through in the last minute,
apply for it well in advance.
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