I’m starting 2016 with a clear message: the security industry needs full business licensing. It was my message last year, and the year before that, and the year before. Back in 2012, I was heartbroken at the number of rogue security companies who set up to profit from the Olympics, only to leave the country with pockets full of cash and a string of unpaid guards behind them. I would like to say that such behaviour wouldn’t be possible today, […]
As one of the leading private security firms, Magenta has built a strong reputation based on creating long term relationships with our customers. To demonstrate the strength of our on-going relationships we have recently re-signed extended contracts with three longstanding clients. The new contracts will see them continue to work with us for the foreseeable future. The Royal Parks has been working with Magenta since 2007, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists has been working with Magenta for three years and […]
Following our success in various industry related and business awards, Magenta Security has been nominated in four categories at the London Business Awards. The 2014 London Business Awards has been developed and organised by Prospects Services to reward and celebrate the many dynamic and innovative businesses across London. We’ve been nominated for the following awards: Best Green Business, Best Medium Sized Business, Best Training and Development and Best Business for Customer Service. But what’s special about these awards and why does it mean […]
Following on from our post ‘Magenta Welcomes SIA Compulsory Business Licensing‘, in this blog post we take a look at the breakdown of active licenses issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA). The UK’s private security sector employs around half a million people, contributing approximately £6 billion to the UK economy. In recent years, the industry has expanded into activities that, while previously undertaken by police officers, have no requirement for police powers to carry them out. With such a […]
Magenta Security was established to provide high quality, bespoke staffed security services to demanding and discerning customers throughout the UK. As a security supplier to some of the country’s most well known companies, customer care is at the centre of our business strategy. We have highlighted in previous articles how we nurture long term relationships with our customers to better understand their security needs. We aim to go above and beyond the call of duty and we offer additional services […]
In this blog post, we’re going to be looking at who Magenta are. It may sound as though we’re blowing our own trumpet a little but sometimes, it’s important to remember who we are and where we came from and why we’re here today. These blog posts look at Magenta Security, the SME from Hounslow, founded in 1995 and operating at the forefront of the security industry. Magenta Security provides high quality, bespoke security services to clients within the retail, […]
We at Magenta were honoured to be nominated for Guarding Company of the Year at the 2013 Security Excellent Awards, but what makes a good nominee? The judges look at everything from business performance and growth to commitment to training, from staff loyalty to the contracts we work so hard to honour, and do we exhibit a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility? They also have to consider the big question – ‘What really sets Magenta apart from other firms?’ […]
One of the things that sets Magenta apart is how we treat our customers. We know every customer is different and that requirements will vary immensely from service to service. We also realise that Magenta isn’t always able to provide the required service internally. However, we are committed to our clients and our methodology, should the need arise, is to provide tailored packages and additional services through partnering with extensively vetted external firms. This process is managed by Magenta in order […]
In our last blog, we underlined the importance to our consumer and society at large of CSR. We went on to discuss a few ways in which Magenta Security is leading the industry, particularly in green technologies. This blog post is very much in the same vein and highlights some more of our green credentials as well as some of our community and global CSR projects. Let’s start with some more of our green policies. A longer term aim at […]
In this modern age of social media where word of mouth is both powerful and instantaneous, companies are continually striving to project a positive brand image through CSR initiatives. For some companies, it could be argued that this is merely placation, a reaction to what they think people want. For others, it’s part of the very fabric of their business and integral to their operation. Magenta is just such a business.
