Frequently Asked Questions
Clear, owner-focused answers about the Shield Check™ and the SilverPoint Shield™ process.
What is the Shield Check™?
The Shield Check™ is a short, private assessment designed to determine whether meaningful profit pressure may be showing up on your P&L — and whether it’s worth verifying further.
It is factual and administrative in nature, intended to replace uncertainty with math.
How long does the Shield Check™ take?
The Shield Check™ typically takes 10–15 minutes.
It’s designed to be focused, efficient, and respectful of an owner-operator’s time.
Do I need to prepare anything in advance?
No preparation is required.
The Shield Check™ is structured to work off high-level information and simple context provided during the conversation.
Is the Shield Check™ consulting?
No.
The Shield Check™ itself is not consulting. It is a short, factual assessment designed to determine whether meaningful profit pressure may exist and whether it is worth verifying further.
Are there any consulting fees involved?
No.
There are no consulting fees involved at any stage of the SilverPoint Shield™ process.
Do you provide advice at any point?
Yes — after verification, and only if you choose to proceed.
If profit pressure is verified and deemed meaningful, a structured financial review may follow.
That review focuses on the P&L itself to help owners understand where pressure exists and what options may be available to reduce it.
Nothing proceeds without your consent.
Will anything change in how I run my business?
No.
The Shield Check™ does not require changes to operations, staffing, scheduling, or management practices.
If you choose to proceed beyond the Shield Check™, nothing changes without your approval.
Does the Shield Check™ tell me exactly how much profit I’m losing?
Not exactly.
The Shield Check™ provides a conservative, headcount-based estimate indicating whether profit pressure may be meaningful.
Exact figures are only determined through formal verification, if you choose to proceed.
What happens if the number isn’t meaningful?
If the estimate suggests the number is not meaningful, nothing proceeds.
There is no obligation, no disruption, and no pressure to continue.
What happens if the number is meaningful?
If the number appears meaningful, you may choose to have it verified more deeply.
The decision to proceed is entirely yours. The process is designed to remain conservative and controlled.
Is SilverPoint Shield™ built for companies of a certain size?
SilverPoint Shield™ is designed for private security companies where labor complexity exists — often well before an operation would be considered “large” by traditional standards.
The Shield Check™ begins with simple context, including full-time headcount, because it reliably correlates with how complexity behaves as an operation scales.
Is there any obligation after the Shield Check™?
No.
The Shield Check™ is designed to provide clarity — not pressure.
If you proceed beyond it, each step remains optional and owner-controlled.
Where can I learn more about how the Shield Check™ works?
You can review a full overview on the homepage.