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With cybercrime posing an increasing security risk to businesses there’s a real danger that physical security measures are being overlooked as the focus shifts to online fraud and hacking. Physical security measures are our bread and butter, it’s what we’ve been doing for Midlands-based firms for over forty years. We know the products, the risks,… Read more »
The Covid pandemic caused a lot of changes in the way we live our lives. Whether we recalibrated our work/life balance, made a move in career or home location, or even just changed the way we shop, the impact on society as a whole has been significant. A survey commissioned by Hive Homeshield during the… Read more »
There are few things more irritating than the beeping of an alarm – it’s why they work as a deterrent because they attract attention. A constantly bleeping system either means there’s a security incident in progress, or that there’s a false alarm and something needs to be dealt with before the noise sends everyone round… Read more »
While it’s wise to invest in a decent security system for your home, rather than scrimping on budget or DIY options that don’t actually make you any safer, there are plenty of cost-free aspects of home security. We’re often surprised at some of the common mistakes people still make that put their homes at risk… Read more »
Those of us who remember the frequent power cuts of the 1980s, will have had a lot of sympathy for the thousands of people left without power for up to a week after Storm Arwen battered the country in late 2021. Restoring power to the more remote communities was challenging enough, but when Storm Barra… Read more »
Who doesn’t want to save money? The answer: no-one. We all want to save money where we can, either to bring our outgoings in line with our income, or to save for a big item like a car or a house deposit. Some ways of saving money are obvious – take a packed lunch to… Read more »
False alarms can be a major annoyance to premises owners (whether that’s your home or your business) and to the emergency services who may be enlisted to respond when your alarm system is triggered. There are various set ups for intruder alarms, including the option for the police to be dispatched immediately when the alarm… Read more »
Christmas is a peak time for burglars, and with fewer homes vacant over the festive period this year it’s likely they’ll take bigger risks than in the past. Occupation is one of the biggest deterrents there is, but when you pop out for a Boxing Day stroll with the family it’s the perfect time for… Read more »
At a time when many of us have suffered a reduction in salary, it’s natural that we are more cautious about spending money than in times when the economy is booming. The cost of home security products, when weighed up against the cost of school uniforms, food and utilities, may seem like a misuse of… Read more »
When you’re setting up a new business there is so much to think about. Your product or service is paramount, but you need premises, equipment and marketing, together with accountancy services, payroll administration and much more – the list is seemingly endless. You also need insurance and security arrangements and the two often go hand… Read more »