{"id":476,"date":"2019-01-29T13:55:47","date_gmt":"2019-01-29T13:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asginvestigations.com\/private-investigator\/?p=476"},"modified":"2019-01-29T13:55:47","modified_gmt":"2019-01-29T13:55:47","slug":"actional-intelligence-vs-internet-searching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asginvestigations.com\/private-investigator\/actional-intelligence-vs-internet-searching\/","title":{"rendered":"ACTIONABLE INTELLIGENCE VS. INTERNET SEARCHING"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><em>Hiring a real private investigation agency gives you meaningful, actionable intelligence rather than pages of questionable information.<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-477 size-medium\" title=\"actionable intelligence\" src=\"https:\/\/asginvestigations.com\/private-investigator\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/ASG-Hero-800x-Email-5-300x181.png\" alt=\"actionable intelligence\" width=\"300\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asginvestigations.com\/private-investigator\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/ASG-Hero-800x-Email-5-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/asginvestigations.com\/private-investigator\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/ASG-Hero-800x-Email-5-768x464.png 768w, https:\/\/asginvestigations.com\/private-investigator\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/ASG-Hero-800x-Email-5.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Information seems easy to get these days. A simple Internet search can reveal reams of data. But, how much of that information is accurate and meaningful? In fact, when asked how much of the information found on the web was reliable and accurate, only 12% of the respondents indicated \u201call,\u201d while the vast majority felt that a \u201csmall portion,\u201d or \u201csome\u201d of the information was credible (Pew Research). Skepticism, of course, varied by the type of site.<\/p>\n<p>Surprisingly, even Vinton Cerf, vice president and Chief Internet Evangelist at Google, acknowledged the unreliability of information found online with this statement: \u201cThe wealth (I use this word gingerly) of information found on the Internet is seemingly limitless. On the other hand, it is of such uneven quality that some of us feel compelled to exercise due diligence before accepting anything in particular.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>You Have Questions \u2013 We Have <em>Real <\/em>Answers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>So, while it\u2019s tempting to do your own \u201cinvestigative\u201d work when you need answers, you may end up with unreliable or even misleading data that can cause more harm than good if acted upon. Professional investigators do much more than simply gather information; they compile actionable intelligence from many more places than the internet.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, they provide answers to your questions and reliable data that helps you make better assessments. They gather a lot more wheat \u2013 and separate the wheat from the chaff, so to speak \u2013 so you end up with an intelligence edge and the ability to make the best possible decisions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIntelligence gathering\u201d may sound expensive, but don\u2019t let the fancy terminology scare you! Hiring a professional investigation agency is much more affordable than you think. What\u2019s more, it saves you countless hours of searching for the \u201cright\u201d information online; and because you end up with more accurate, meaningful information, it helps you make better decisions, which can save you both time and money in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>For example, thorough, professional background checks and intelligence gathering can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collect real competitive intelligence in your market.<\/li>\n<li>Know someone\u2019s \u201creal\u201d past and understand their character.<\/li>\n<li>Understand the connections between people and their relationships.<\/li>\n<li>Save you the time and expense (and possible PR nightmare) of making a bad hire for your company.<\/li>\n<li>Make the case for attorneys during litigation.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct real due diligence investigations before investing or partnering.<\/li>\n<li>Offer peace-of-mind in sensitive personal matters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Knowing What to Look For and Where to Find It<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Intelligence gathering involves knowing what to look for and where to find it. While \u201cinternet detectives\u201d and \u201cinformation websites\u201d offer outdated, unreliable information obtained from data brokers, professional investigators have access to many different types of data from a wide variety of sources. More importantly, professional investigators have the training and expertise to find the best answers to your questions, efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, not all private investigators are created equally. When you are hiring a professional investigative agency, look for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Experts in different areas<\/strong> \u2013 Private investigations can take on many forms, from background checks and surveillance to attorney services and corporate due diligence. The most qualified private investigative services have experts in each area instead of being a \u201cjack of all trades.\u201d For example, do they have a dedicated Attorney Services Group, which works strictly with attorneys and their clients? Do they offer specialists within divisions for Private Client Services and Corporate Client Services? Having specialists can ensure that your job will be completed more professionally and efficiently.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Experience and credentials<\/strong> \u2013 Anyone can call themselves a \u201cprivate investigator,\u201d but not everyone is licensed, experienced and has earned a reputation for being trustworthy and professional. Make sure the agency you hire is licensed and ask how long they have been in business. What is the background and credentials of the company\u2019s investigators? While investigations are confidential, you may be able to talk to clients in general terms about the firm\u2019s service level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexibility<\/strong> \u2013 Every case is unique, which means that a good private investigation agency will work with you to tailor its services to fit your specific needs. A firm that offers a \u201cone-size- fits-all\u201d menu of services will probably end up costing you more money, while providing \u201cstandard\u201d results. Look for an agency that offers different levels of services, including affordable options for less complicated cases, and customized investigations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Intelligence Solves Problems<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Intelligence can be defined as the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills; as well as the <a href=\"https:\/\/bludumpsterrental.com\/\">collection<\/a> of valuable information. A reputable private investigative agency does both. We apply our expertise to compile actionable intelligence that helps people make good decisions and solve problems, both big and small.<\/p>\n<p>When you need answers instead of just information, consult with a professional.<\/p>\n<p><em>How can we solve your problem? <\/em><em>Since 1999, <a href=\"https:\/\/asginvestigations.com\/contact\/\">ASG Investigations\u00a0<\/a>has represented a diverse range of clients ranging from individuals, law firms and start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations providing corporate investigations and risk management services. Whatever the size or the complexity of the issue at hand, our clients know they can count on the expertise, experience and flexibility of ASG. Call us today at (888) 677-9700 for your investigation needs.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hiring a real private investigation agency gives you meaningful, actionable intelligence rather than pages of questionable information. 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