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The most effective way to be able to build long term relationships with clients is to become a valued partner. If it was not for the close working relationship Magenta has with its customers and its suppliers, it would not be able to act efficiently when requests are made. Our security packages are tailor made to meet each client’s requirements. There are times when clients need additional services and this is where building relationships with clients and external partners is […]

A local London council recently agreed to pay its security staff the London living wage. The move by Haringey Council means that all security staff who are guarding council buildings will be paid at least £8.55 an hour. But is this enough to retain staff who provide a vital frontline service? Security is an important industry and it is crucial to have good pay schemes in place in order to attract the best staff. Security should not be viewed as […]

Magenta Security prides itself on the wide range of high quality services it offers its customers. In order to meet growing client demands, we have extended our portfolio to include  luxury car hire, a concierge service, car parking and front of house security staff. We already provide security officers, mobile services, graffiti removal, electronic security and remote monitoring. But after listening to customer feedback we decided to expand our service offering. The move allows Magenta to provide clients with a […]

Claiming to take care of the environment is an easy claim to make but is much harder to substantiate. Many companies say they are green but can they live up to their claims? Since 2001, when Magenta Security Services was the first manned security company to achieve ISO 14001:2004, we have continually improved our environmental practices and we are now considered the leader in the industry’s drive to be environmentally friendly. As a company, we’ve taken pioneering steps to improve our current and […]

What’s the definition of an influential person? Put simply, the English dictionary defines it as a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events. In the security industry, credibility is the most fundamental selling point and attribute. If you are seen as having the quality of being believable or worthy of trust then you are in a position to influence the field you work in. Magenta Security has worked hard to gain and maintain a place amongst […]

In my last blog, I looked at the importance of building long term partnerships with our clients and how they can help us grow. In this blog, I’m looking at how partnerships with external organisations can help us give our customers more. We pride ourselves on the wide variety of services we can offer to cour lients. Our extensive portfolio includes security officers, mobile services, graffiti removal, web based CCTV remote monitoring and remote monitoring. The clients we work with […]

The relationship between two companies doing business is vital. It can help build a successful partnership which benefits both organisations. If you get it right, you have the ability to create trust, offer stability and provide confidence to both parties. Being able to build long term relationships demonstrates a suppliers’ commitment to providing good service. Magenta Security not only prides itself on its quality of service but in the way it builds relationships with clients. We achieve quality by taking a […]

Over the years many organisations have been burnt by rogue security operators. It was a particular problem during the recession as many businesses cut back on their security spend. As a result, the security industry was plagued with unaccredited suppliers who under sold services and delivered sub-standard protection. At Magenta we’ve worked hard to improve the reputation of the security industry, and do whatever we can to go beyond what is expected to serve the sector we work in. We […]

In 2012 many large scale events were held throughout the UK, mainly due to celebrations being organised to mark the Olympics, Paralympics and Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. As a result the security industry, including Magenta Security saw a significant increase in demand for door supervision services. And this looks set to continue. To ensure public safety and professional standards are maintained, there is also increased demand from event organisers that the companies who provide security services for such events have the relevant […]

Magenta Security Services invests in electric cars to reduce its carbon footprint. Magenta Security has invested in state-of-the-art electric cars for the company’s fleet of vehicles. The move is a long-term investment which will significantly reduce the company’s carbon footprint as well as vehicle running costs. Magenta Security is considered one of the most environmentally friendly companies in the security industry. It was the first manned guarding company in Europe to be awarded certification to ISO 14001:2004 and was the […]