Keeping a Business Safe and Looking Great One primary concern that many business owners have is the worry that adding security tools to their business will make it look unwelcoming to customers. Businesses, from retail stores to offices, want to be inviting and they don’t want to scare potential customers off with imposing security or…
Everything You Need to Know About Security Gates When it comes to protecting your business, there are many incredible advantages to having security gates installed. Not only do they physically stop criminals from accessing your property, but they also act as strong visual deterrents. Criminals know that gates are effective, so when they see them…
How to Prevent Shoplifting Shoplifting costs retail businesses money and, unfortunately, it’s a pretty common crime. According to statistics from the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, there are approximately 27 million shoplifters in the United States. This is about 1 in 11 people. More than 10 million people in the US have been caught shoplifting…
Making Sure Your Security is Up-To-Date Security is critical for every business. A crime, such as a break-in, can be chaotic and incredibly detrimental for a business. For example, if a retail store is the victim of a smash and grab robbery, not only could the store potentially lose thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise,…
What Daylight Savings Time Means for Crime Daylight Savings Time (DST) begins on the second Sunday of March, which means that you’ll soon be advancing your clocks an hour ahead, if you are in a region that follows this practice. Most of North America uses Daylight Savings Time during the summer months, so it’s important…
The Importance of having Security Gates as well as an Alarm System One of the most common thoughts that we hear from people is why do you need physical security when you already have an alarm system? After all, your alarm is designed to contact the police directly as soon as a crime takes place,…
Improving your Business Security This Winter The winter is definitely here and that means it’s time to start tackling winter security challenges. You may not think that security is any different in the winter than it is in the summer, but this certainly isn’t the case. Winter represents several unique challenges that need to be…
The Cost of Not Having Proper Security On occasion, we hear from business owners who state that they do not want to spend more money on security because it’s not worth it to them. Some believe that the cost of proper security is too great and they prefer to remain unprotected as it “costs less.”…
Designing a Plan to Secure your Business When it comes to security, it’s crucial that businesses have a plan. Retail security can be complex and there are varied threats that all must be taken into account. This reality means that business owners can’t just focus on one or two security tools or one or two…
How Security Gates Improve Your Brand One of the most important things that you can do as a business owner is instill trust in your brand and your company. Customers want to know that they are doing business with an organization that takes precautions to ensure that the business, its assets and its confidential information…