Part One: Spot Your Real Shoplifters When you own a business that involves a lot of direct interaction with the public, protecting against shoplifting or other types of customer theft can make the difference between profit and loss.
When business owners find out that an employee has been stealing from them, the most common response is surprise. Inside thieves don’t follow a pattern; they may have worked for a company for years and be a trusted and valued member of the team. Demographics such as age and gender are also not relevant measures of honesty.
There’s a lot of talk about ID theft over the Internet. But that is only one way a thief can capture and use your information. Here are some basic suggestions to reduce your chances of facing this situation.
Although at ASG we do not provide security systems for cars, our overall goal is to keep you safer wherever you are, so don’t be surprised when some of our blogs step a bit away from our more traditional topics. No one deserves to become a victim, but life decisions and behavior can reduce your risk. This is not about being paranoid, but about taking care of yourself and your loved ones.
Now that the holidays are over, it’s tempting to take a few long weekends for travel. When you pack your bags in preparation, be sure to prepare your home also. Following this checklist can keep your home secure while you are gone.
Many businesses take advantage of the lull over the holidays to review what they accomplished in the past year and make plans for the next one. Unlike personal New Year’s resolutions, many businesses actually reach these goals.
Are you planning to lock up your business over the holidays? This time of year when business is slow provides a great opportunity to give you and your employees some well-deserved time off.
Do you love a fresh evergreen or fir tree to celebrate the holidays? It may be more work than an artificial tree, but for many people the smell and look of a real tree is worth the extra effort. In our ongoing effort to help you have a happy safe holiday, here are some tips that you may find helpful.
For people who like to shop, the Friday after Thanksgiving involves reviewing ads and planning to hit the sales. For others, this is the first day to start hanging and showing off holiday lights. From a simple single string along a roof line to elaborate displays that cause cars to slow down, this is a fun way to show your enthusiasm for the season.
When you own a small business, it’s critical to think of three types of security for your company: the physical security of your property, the physical safety of your staff, and the security of your computer data.