5 Security Tips To Keep Your Retail Shop Safe

The holiday season is upon us, which means some of the highest burglary rates are also here. Whether you’re a small business owner or the manager or a big-named retail store, protecting your assets is always a consideration. Even with insurance, financial loss and emotional devastation can take its toll. However, with reliable safes and a little knowledge and know-how, you can keep your retail location as safe as possible. In this article, we’re providing you with five pieces of information that you may want to consider sooner rather than later.

 

 

Reliable safes

Chances are, there are many items of value in your store. Although you can’t store everything behind the scenes in reliable safes, you can store the irreplaceable. For instance, if a thief is to demand and take cash from your store, this is irreplaceable and a devastating loss. For items such as cash, or things of extremely high value, consider keeping them behind the scenes in a safe. However, be sure to choose a safe that offers fire-resistance and is not easily tampered with or moveable.

 

 

Make eye contact

Believe it or not, one of the biggest deterrents for a thief is to have contact made. As people enter your store, make eye contact and offer a greeting. By letting them know you know they’ve arrived, and you’re aware of their movements, you decrease the chances of theft from occurring.

 

Don’t be stuck in the same routine

Another important day to day consideration is your routine. If someone is watching your store, they will monitor and recognize a routine pattern such as bank trips. Be sure to change up your routine every few weeks to keep those watching on their toes. Thieves are more likely to go after an easy target, not a smart one that makes them work.

 

 

Install updated security features

While you may have security features in place, you need to consider when they were installed. Technologies are constantly evolving and updating, and having the most recent version will ensure the highest levels of protection.

 

 

Contact Hayden Safe & Lock for an inspection

When it comes to reliable safes, biometric locks, and well, anything to do with your security, our team at Hayden Safe & Lock has you covered. For over a century, our family has helped keep both residential, commercial, and industrial customers safe with the best locking solutions available.

For more information on how we can help you protect your store, contact us today by calling (978) 744-0988.