by Ralph Winn
© 2006
http://www.homesecuritystore.com
Often, good business security is merely an afterthought,
something you may only give attention to after a break-in has
occurred. You may then rush to secure your business, but it’s
best to take your time in selecting the right kind of business
security for your operation.
Businesses without alarms are four times more
likely to be burglarized than business protected with forms of
business security. Business security increases the safety of your
employees and customers as well as your stock. If a criminal does
manage to get in, business security helps keep the losses at a
minimum. Here are some different ideas you can consider for your
own business security plans.
Business Security Tip #1: Protect the Premises
The most common form of business security is
the alarm system.
Both wired and wireless systems are available. These systems can
be easily installed and can be supervised by professionals at
a monitoring center. Business security alarms protect all points
of entry - doors and windows. There are also business security
alarms that detect motion inside the room. If a window is broken,
a door opened, or someone creeps across the room, the alarm will
emit a shrill wail and will also alert security officials.
Business Security Tip #2: Protect Your Valuables
If you have important documents or items at your
office, it is best to keep them in a fireproof safe. Regular safes
only protect your valuables from burglars. Fire safes do double
duty: they protect your valuables from foe and fire. Our fire
safes have either bank vault quality or digital electronic locks
that bolt tightly shut. Knuckled hinge pins prevent a criminal
from simply removing the door. All fire safes can be easily bolted
right to the floor, so even if a criminal wanted to carry a possibly
200-pound safe out the door, they couldn't.
Business Security Tip #3: Protect Your Employees
There are two tools you can use to arm yourself
and your employees in the event of an emergency. A panic button
simplifies personal and business security down to a direct line.
If an emergency arises, but the alarm is not triggered by normal
means, hit the panic button to set off the alarm and call for
help.
If an intruder tries to attack an employee, mace
or pepper spray will temporarily disarm the criminal, giving the
victim time to escape and get help. Arm your employees with mace
or pepper spray to protect them on late nights and walks to the
parking lot, where many criminals attack. Your employees will
appreciate your concern for their personal safety beyond just
business security.
Business Security Tip #4: Keep Intruders Away
Law enforcement officials recommend a motion
sensor light as a strong crime deterrent. Criminals will shy away
from well-lit businesses, because they prefer the cover of darkness
to do their dirty work. Put a spotlight on them, either with an
energy-saving motion sensor light or a flood light that stays
on all the time.
There are also common sense ways to secure the
outside of your business. Begin building your business security
system with basic business security. There are simple do-it-yourself
steps you can take to create an inexpensive business security
system before you even add any special technological components.
- Install exterior lights and include either a timer or a motion
detector
- Secure all exterior doors and windows with well-built, sturdy
locks
- Trim back trees and shrubs around windows and doors
These DIY business security tasks are easy and
fast projects, yet they offer you and your employees' paramount
security.
Business Security Tip #5: Monitor Your Store
Security cameras can be your eyes and ears all
around you. Video monitoring systems, whether CC-TV systems or
spy cameras, bullet cameras or dome cameras, offer 24-hour supervision
for your business. Security cameras can keep a shopper from becoming
a shoplifter, and will scare away burglars. Beyond preventive
business security, if an intruder does get inside, the cameras
will help officials identify and capture the criminal and bring
him or her to justice.
Business Security Tip #6: Know When Customers
Arrive
A very basic form of business security is the
wireless door chime. It will alert you whenever a customer enters
the store, so you can always be certain someone is there to supervise
the store while customers are present. This not only protects
your store but improves your customer service.
Business security technology these days can make
your business super-secure, saving you money and giving you peace
of mind. Protect yourself, your employees, your customers, and
your property with a business security system customized to your
security needs.
