One of the biggest concerns for business owners is theft. If you own a store and want to spice up your security, there are many tips you can implement that will help protect your assets. From additional surveillance to adjusting store layout, there are plenty of ways that you can adjust your business to help keep your product safe no matter what your limitations are.
Establish Security Presence
Install surveillance cameras over important areas such as the entrance, all exits, the cash register and high-value product zones. In addition to deterring some would-be thieves, you may be able to catch criminal acts on video that you can later give to law enforcement for investigation. If you want a more active presence, you can hire a security company to have a security guard on site during the day in addition to completing intermittent patrols when your store is closed. Use various security devices on products that will trigger an alarm if taken outside of your store without being cleared at the register first.
Adjust Store Design
The placement of shelving and products may be contributing to higher volumes of theft. Make sure aisles are set up so that you have high visibility of all areas. Install security cameras or mirrors to help provide visibility to areas that are difficult to see from other parts of the stores, such as convex mirrors. Place small items that are frequently stolen either near the cash register or behind it, requiring employees to access them for customers. Put expensive products in locked cases that require a key to access.
Update Store Policies
Implement various policies to help discourage thieves in addition to making it more difficult for people to steal. Advertise that the store is under security surveillance. Consider prohibiting the presence of backpacks or merchandise bags from other businesses in your store. Ensure that employees complete cash drops to the safe every time the register hits a certain amount so that there is never an excessive amount of cash present in the register. Depending on the types of products your store sells, consider refusing large bills to avoid potential counterfeit concerns. Make sure that your employees are fully trained on these practices so that they are consistently reinforced regardless of who is working.
Increasing business security is an integral part of ensuring your store’s success. By taking steps to maintain vigilance, you can keep your assets safe.
