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From disruption to property damage, the cost and impact of experiencing a burglary is high and can have a devastating effect on your business.
Therefore, securing your business is essential and it is wise to think of ways to protect both your business and your investment by increasing its security – but how can you do this?
Here is a round-up of the best ways to keep your business secure from potential criminal activity.
From salons and shops to offices and warehouses, roller shutters are a fantastic way to keep your business secure. Not only do they physically act as a shield and a strong immovable barrier to prohibit potential burglars from entering your premises, therefore helping keep your business premises secure and safe, but they are also a great visual deterrent too and provides a clear message to any prospective intruder.
Roller Shutters demonstrably hide your goods from the view of prospective thieves which will deter intruders by reducing access to your business premises. Roller shutters can be installed on the exterior of your premises and can be produced in a variety of sizes and colours to suit your own bespoke requirements.
Did you know that by using roller shutters that this can reduce your yearly commercial property insurance? Some insurers consider insurance-approved roller shutters as a guarantee of security for your business premises which can result in your commercial property insurance rates being significantly reduced.
Always, always secure your business valuables, whether it is surplus stock or tools and equipment, it is important to make sure that any valuables (especially the likes of mobile phones, tablets and laptops) are locked away securely. Take things one step further and consider using a laser or invisible pen to actively mark all your valuable items and keep logs of the serial number, model and make, therefore if the worst happens, then it makes it easier for any stolen valuables to be returned to you.
A high-quality alarm system is a must and will make potential intruders think twice about entering a building if an alarm is engaged. You could also consider utilising CCTV as this acts an another deterrent and should a potential burglar gain access to your premises, CCTV will provide imagery of the intruders which can be passed on to the police for their investigations.
It’s not just the interior of your business premises that you need to be mindful about protecting, the perimeter of your business is just as important. If you have a lot of surrounding land around your premises such as a car park, consider utilising security lighting, which will make your premises even more visible which means that it is harder for any prospective intruders to easily gain access to your premises without being seen and can act as a real deterrent.
Be mindful of who is entering your premises, in most cases, visitors and employees are 100% legitimate, but it is wise to be aware who is on your premises and if they have a genuine reason for being there. Unfortunately, some businesses can be impacted by internal theft by employees and utilising CCTV in stock room areas may be something that you want to consider.
An effective way to keep track of visitors entering your business premises is utilising a visitor’s book or visitors pass system. For larger premises, you could consider using key card systems or passcodes to access certain area of the building.
We can help you improve the safety and security of your business, so get in touch today for more information on 0208 2266 247.
