How to Keep Your Business Safe Through the Seasons

 

Your business is one of your biggest assets, so anything you do to keep it safe is keeping your future safe as well. Thanks to advances in security technology, business owners have more options than ever before for keeping their businesses safe from vandalism, theft and burglary. Unfortunately, these advancements haven’t stopped criminals from acting out. In fact, the number of burglaries have doubled in the last decade.

It’s not necessarily the fact that security technology isn’t doing a sufficient job at keeping criminals away. It’s more that business owners underestimate how valuable this technology is, and some choose to either forgo a security system or not use it properly. Small businesses, in particular, are most vulnerable.

Let’s take a look at some of the ways that you can keep your business safe through the seasons.

Video Surveillance

A surveillance system can help monitor your premises for suspicious activity, and even prevent vandalism or theft before it occurs. This is especially important during the holidays when crime rates are higher.

There are different types of video surveillance available, such as analog and digital systems. This makes it easy to choose the best fit for your business while also being conscious of your budget. It’s also ideal to choose a surveillance company that provides 24/7 monitoring so that you don’t miss a thing.

Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Sometimes it’s not people that you need to worry about. Fire and carbon monoxide are risks to any property, and every second counts if a situation like this does happen. A fire and carbon monoxide alarm can protect your business by alerting the local authorities. They will respond immediately and save your business from further damage - even if you can’t be there. Fire, gas and carbon monoxide alarms are a built-in feature of most business security systems.

Energy Management

Being energy efficient helps your business save money and reduce your carbon footprint. Energy management systems are sometimes offered in conjunction with security systems and allow you to manage the energy usage of your business. Using these systems, you can create customized lighting schedules and thermostat activities, unlock doors and windows and arm or disarm your security system.

Regular System Checks

Would you know if your security system wasn’t functioning properly? Most people don’t. Regular monthly system checks are essential to ensure that the equipment is working properly. Why pay for a system that isn’t working right? A company like Texas Security & Surveillance (TSS) offers monthly checks for your convenience and peace of mind. When we say we keep businesses safe, we mean it.

Don’t leave your business to be vulnerable to break-ins or vandalism. Protect your investment with a business security system from TSS.