Increasing Security at your Business No matter where you are located or what type of business you run, you know that business security is important. If you’re like most business owners, security threats are something you think about (and possibly even worry about) on a regular basis. This makes sense. You work hard at your […]
Convenience Store Security and Safety Tips
Securing a Convenience Store Convenience stores need to be protected. They are frequent targets for criminals for many reasons. One reason is that these stores often have large amounts of cash on hand. Unlike many stores where the majority of purchases are made with credit and debit cards, many people use cash in convenience stores. […]
Business Security During Winter Storms
Protecting Your Business in Winter Weather Winter storms and weather hazards wreak havoc on buildings, people, and infrastructure. Every winter, snow, ice, wind, hail, and other winter weather causes destruction and difficulties for many. This is true for businesses and business security as well. Protecting your business during winter storms comes with its own set […]
How Criminals Get Away with Crimes
The Reason Criminals Aren’t Caught & How You Can Stop Them A criminal obviously doesn’t want to get caught committing a crime. For this reason, most criminals aim to commit crimes at locations and in situations where they feel like the chances of being caught in the act are very low. This is one major […]
How to Prevent Employee Theft
Preventing Employee Theft No business owner wants to believe that his or her employees are stealing from the company. Unfortunately, employee theft is quite common. In fact, a report issued in 2012 estimated that employee theft in Canada grew to more than 33 percent of theft-related incidents that year. This is up from 19 percent […]
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Stopping Summer Retail Crime
Preventing Smash and Grab Robberies, Vandalism and More The summer is finally here and, while that means more daylight, warmer weather and maybe even a vacation, it also means that certain crimes tend to become a bit more likely. Shoplifting During the summer, many retail stores (as well as other businesses) have fewer employees […]
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Security Doesn’t Have to Inconvenience People
Security Doesn’t Have to Get in Your Way A lot of people hesitate to install security systems or tools because they worry about inconveniencing their customers, their visitors or themselves. They worry that security tools will be too difficult to use and they’ll make running a business more complicated than it already is. These fears leave them […]
Five Things You Can Do To Improve Security at Your Store Today
Five Ways to Improve Retail Store Security Theft from robberies and shoplifting cost retail stores billions of dollars each year. These losses can cause businesses to have to raise prices or cut staff in order to stay profitable. Losses caused by robberies can even force retail stores out of business. Therefore, it’s important that you […]
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How to Deter Criminals from your Retail Store
Preventing Crime in your Retail Store Theft and property damage costs retail stores billions of dollars each year. One study found that theft cost retail stores in the United States $32 billion in 2014. According to another study, similar crimes in Canada cost retailers $4 billion each year. These numbers make it clear that protecting […]
The Importance of Drug Store Security
Drug Store and Pharmacy Security If you operate a drug store or pharmacy, it’s absolutely crucial that you properly protect your property. After all, drug stores are very common targets for criminals. One major reason is prescription drugs. Not only do criminals want prescription drugs for themselves, but many pills and prescriptions are incredibly valuable […]