You do not have to spend a huge amount of money to ensure that your business is safe from theft. As long as you remain vigilant and cautious, you and your employees, together with a basic security system, will be more than enough to keep your business safe.
Hire only trustworthy employees
This is one consideration that you can’t skimp on. Know who you’re hiring. Ask for all possible credentials to ensure that they’re of good, moral character. More often than not, robberies turn out to be inside jobs or crimes that have been perpetuated by people who have inside knowledge of the place targeted.
Be wary of your business routines
Many open and close their stores at the same time and they often do so alone. People around you could take note of this routine and when they’re desperate, this could tempt them into attempting to rob your place at the hours they know you are most likely to be alone.
These routines are best done inside the store and unseen by prying eyes. You can establish a system or routine, for instance, to ensure safe transfer of money from the cash register to the safety vault. If you or any other person is held at gunpoint, any deviation from the routine might as well shout that something’s wrong.
Check the efficiency of your security system
Firstly, it is common sense that to make sure you are getting the most of your security system, you install them to spots that are vulnerable to theft – all possible points of entry. These are not only limited to doors and windows but also to ventilation openings in the ceiling, chimneys, and any other opening that’s big enough for a person to wriggle into.
Use motion sensors to auto-detect movement outside your business’ premises. A barking dog alarm, for instance, will immediately alert you if any person attempts to come closer to your business site. You can then have the person identify himself and subsequently determine whether he may be allowed entry.
Additionally, use flood lights as well to shed light on any dark areas outside your business where intruders may be lurking.
Finally, do not forget to use surveillance cameras! These will help protect your business from dangers during or outside operating hours. Be sure, however, that you are using the correct types of surveillance cameras. Outdoor cameras are especially durable and come with weatherproof casing. Infrared cameras can capture sharp black-and-white photos even if they’re monitoring dark areas. And finally, don’t forget to use pinhole cameras that you only know about! They’re sure to help you catch any misfit red-handed.