1. Make Eye Contact With Visitors <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Believe it or not, one of the best ways you can prevent theft<\/a> is to make eye contact with anyone who visits your establishment. Because of this, you need to train your staff to make regular eye contact as a standard operating procedure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why is this so important? To begin with, eye contact followed by a short greeting is a standard element of customer service\u2026no honest shoppers want to feel like they are being ignored! As for would-be thieves, they are likely to strike when they think nobody is paying attention. By making eye contact with all visitors, you offer a subtle reminder that you are paying close attention to them and that would-be thieves should take their criminal behavior elsewhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While eye contact is very important, most businesses can\u2019t have somebody minding the store 24\/7. It\u2019s not a coincidence that many burglaries happen at night after everyone has gone home for the day. To foil such burglars, it\u2019s important for good entrepreneurs<\/a> to install an alarm system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s up to you whether you want to buy and set up an alarm on your own or if you\u2019d like to contact the services of a local security company. As long as you have a central monitoring system in place and can check on the status of your company via mobile device, then you can rest assured that your establishment has the protection that it deserves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ve already established that thieves don\u2019t usually commit criminal activity when someone is watching them. The more savvy criminals know they are likely being watched by cameras (more on cameras soon). Because of these things, would-be thieves normally try to find areas where nobody can see what they are doing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To keep this from happening, you need to limit certain areas. For example, lock dressing rooms when they aren\u2019t in use and don\u2019t be afraid to establish an employee-only restroom. While you\u2019re at it, make sure access to the manager\u2019s office and any important rooms (such as storage rooms) are locked, ideally with a passcode that nefarious visitors would have no way of guessing. <\/p>\n\n\n Most burglars don\u2019t have anything personal against the stores they rob. In fact, burglary targets are usually picked out because the criminal is checking for unlocked doors and windows and gets lucky. In short, whichever store was sloppy about closing up that night is likeliest to get stolen from. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The good news is that you can avert this by simply checking on all the doors and windows before you leave (or making sure somebody else does if you\u2019re not the last person out). While you\u2019re at it, make sure that your own vehicle outside is locked and that you don\u2019t have any important keys visible on the dashboard or on your seats. After all, the last thing you want to do is lock everything up and then leave the keys in plain sight of a criminal! <\/p>\n\n\n\n There is perhaps no better way to stop theft inside an establishment than installing security cameras. For best results, you should use CCTV cameras that allow you to store the footage offsite so you can review it later. Such cameras need to be installed in the right locations so you can keep a good eye on both your customers and your workers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You shouldn\u2019t hide these cameras. In fact, we recommend installing signs telling everyone that your business is being monitored at all times. As we noted before, most thieves are criminals of opportunity, and if they see your business is protected by high-tech cameras, they are likely to move on to a safer target. As a bonus, these cameras may help prevent liability lawsuits<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So far, we have mostly been focusing on how to keep outside visitors from stealing from you. But make no mistake: Employees often steal from their employers<\/a>. This ranges from mild things like stealing an occasional stapler all the way to trying to run away with the money you were planning to deposit at the bank. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While it\u2019s not foolproof, the best way you can avert potential employee theft is to conduct thorough background checks on everyone you hire. This includes everyone from your latest customer service specialists to any local contractors you plan on working with. While it takes a bit of extra time and money, background checks are a real win\/win for you: They help you prevent theft because many would-be criminals won\u2019t apply, all while helping you hire the best possible workers who may, for example, be responsible for operating vehicles and other heavy machinery<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember when we said most burglaries happen at night? The reason for this is simple: When people are doing any criminal activity and don\u2019t want to get caught, darkness is easier for them to hide in, making good lighting a good insurance policy<\/a> for your company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While you can\u2019t turn off the night, you can drive away the darkness by installing good lighting, particularly around entryways like doors and windows. If you don\u2019t want the lights running all night, consider installing motion-sensitive lights. Either way, once thieves see you\u2019ve left them no place to hide, they will be likely to move on to a different target. <\/p>\n\n\n\n At InsureOne, we\u2019re here to help companies like yours to grow and thrive. We\u2019re always ready for you to get a quote online<\/a>. Alternatively, you can give us a quick call at 800-836-2240 or feel free to come into one of our nearby offices<\/a> at your earliest convenience! <\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Install a Good Alarm <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Limit Access Where Needed <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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5. Install Cameras (and Let Everyone Know They Are in Use) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. Never Skip Background Checks When Hiring <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
7. Make Sure Exterior Areas Are Well Lit <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Protect Your Business With the Right Insurance Today! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n