On the job, you need all types of locksmith tools, locksmith supplies, rekeying kits and related products, but there is another tool you may want to add to your business: locksmith associations. You can go online and find many that...
Our 5 Favorite Key Machines The key machine is an essential piece of equipment for a locksmith or key cutter. Whether you are a business owner yourself or you perform key cutting services for the company or organization you work...
Kwikset – Beautiful Security for Years In 1946, a new type of lock was invented that would understandably change the course of security. This tubular lock, invented by Adolf Schoepe and Karl Rhinehart differed from those on the market because...
5 Locksmith Tools that are Essential for Your Business Though Hollywood would have us believe that a credit card and a hairpin are all that individuals will ever need to open a lock without a key, those who make their...
Construction keying is a powerful skill that can be offered to customers when their home or office is being worked on or serviced by construction, cleaning, or other short time personnel. The values of this service can be forgotten or...
Would you like plastic or paper today...or brass? It may be a question more people are asking. From the grocery store to the lock shop, do you want plastic? It can be a tough question for some locksmiths who are...
In the current era of Internet search, people are finding and advertising their businesses with search engines(SE’s) like Google, Yahoo, and Bing. Representation on these SEs can be increasingly difficult, taking time, money, and expertise. The challenge for so many...
Questions to Ask Your Customers Part 2 As discussed in our last post, there are a number of profitable questions to ask customers on the phone before arriving to the job site. One of the first questions we mentioned before...
Questions to Ask Your Customer Part 1 As a locksmith, you inevitably are going to take a lot of phone calls and will need to be ready to service your customer’s lock upon arrival. In this two part series, we...
