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We understand that the number one objective of owning a business is to maximize profit. Business security systems can help keep those profits from walking out the door, but only if you’re diligent in securing your retail establishment. That almost seams like a rhetorical statement, but you’d be surprised at how many retail establishments don’t have business security at the top of their to-do list.

Below are a few tips to consider when thinking about business security and they are broken down into 3 areas, burglary, customer theft and employee theft. Be diligent!

Protecting Your Retail Business From Burglary

• Light the exterior of your building with permanent light fixtures, ones that are difficult to reach and thus, tamper with.
• Install motion sensors that detect movement inside the building.
• Have entry alarms installed that sets off an alarm when a window is broken or a door opened.
• Install a deadbolt on each exterior door.
• Have safety glass installed.
• Install a CCTV system.

Protecting Your Retail Business From Customer Theft

• Have your employees greet everybody that walks in. A retail business with attentive employees has less shrinkage.
• Increase customer service for the same reasons as above, also it’s just good business.
• Install a CCTV system.
• Train employees to keep their heads up and eyes open. Teach them how to spot would be thieves and what to look for.
• Routinely walk the sales floor.
• Install better lighting in hard to see areas of the sales floor, along with mirrors, cameras and anti shoplifting signs. Especially if your have a large area with potential blind spots.

Protecting Your Retail Business From Employee Theft

• Screen all employees before hiring them.
• Never leave just one employee on duty, especially at closing time.
• Use card access systems instead of regular keys, that way you can keep track of who goes where.
• Install a CCTV system.
• Review exception reports for excessive voids, overruns, no sales and refunds.
• Empower employees to speak up and guarantee anonymity.

While there are many other tips we could share, the bottom line is to be diligent. Also, if you need help with business security drop us a line at the number above or you can shoot us an email HERE. As always, keep in mind that the difference between locked and secure is advanced.