Burglar-Proofing Your Start-up Business

The time just after setting up your new business can be a financially daunting one, and the very last thing you want is for a serious incident such as a burglary to occur. Insurance is certainly there to help you pick up after the event, but the implications can still be significant and potentially disastrous. For this reason, it’s definitely prudent to take some time thinking about how you may be able to ensure that your premises are safe and secure from external threats. Here are some of the top ways you can guard against burglary.

CCTV

Having cameras covering your property is the norm these days, because it has two major benefits. The first is that it acts as a very strong deterrent to any would-be thieves. They see that you’ve got cameras up, and you’re no longer seen as an easy target. Secondly, in the event that someone does break in, they are extremely useful in getting a conviction because they provide recorded evidence of the event. The key here is ensuring you’ve got good coverage and the cameras image is clear. Using CCTV in conjunction with motion-sensitive lights is ideal.

Secure Doors and Windows

The doors and windows of your business premises are going to be the points that a burglar would enter, so it’s here that you need to pay special attention to security. The building is only as safe as its weakest point of entry too – so don’t neglect any one place. The locks on your doors need to be of an advanced type that’s very difficult to crack – your local police will be more than happy to let you know what they consider to be very safe. Windows need to be sturdy, and using products from companies like Mighton, you can ensure they’re very difficult to break through. Older, weaker window frames can be very easily broken, and are a much easier target than a locked door.

Staff Training

This is probably one you wouldn’t immediately think of, but it could well be the most important. You’re not always going to be the one to lock everything up when you close for the night, and you’re always relying on your employees to follow safety procedure, so you need to make sure that everyone is appropriately trained. This can also include training people to sport potential issues that could make theft easier. Safety and security is everyone’s responsibility.