Tag: business security

Protect Your Business From Raids

Retail stores are a business premises at risk from raids, whether that’s during operational hours, or once the doors are closed and the shop is empty.  Working with a security provider like P&R Alarms is a sure fire way to ensure your business is protected from raids, and equipped to prosecute should that be necessary…. Read more »

Claiming On Your Business Insurance

Making an insurance claim is never fun; it means something has gone wrong and you’re left to sort it out.  At least if you’re covered by insurance you won’t be too much out of pocket for whatever it is that’s happened, which is why it pays to go for the highest level of cover you… Read more »

Event Security For Any Business

Events are a great way of boosting sales, but whether you host some product demonstrations, have a barbecue to mark a product launch, or even a taster evening, security still has to be at the forefront of your mind.  With more people on your premises it is vital that they are kept safe, and away… Read more »

Being Hospitable, Not Hostile

The hospitality industry has had a tough couple of years, with months of closures due to the pandemic, and ever-changing regulations and guidance issued since pubs and restaurants were allowed to re-open.  Now with the cost of living increasing, it is becoming harder for hospitality businesses to operate profitably, so crime and safety have even… Read more »

Managing Business Security In Summer

A hot summer may be what we all want for our holidays, our weekends and for our mental health, but heat can have a big impact on crime rates and the types of crime that occur more frequently.  Add in the effect of the cost of living crisis on crime, and we have a perfect… Read more »

The Physical Aspects Of Cyber-Security

The world of business today relies on IT to function.  Everything, from till systems to security products, are linked up and connected to the internet or a local network and with this connectivity comes a higher level of risk.  It is becoming increasingly common for IT issues to cause global havoc, such as the incident… Read more »

Police Top Tips To Prevent Business Break-Ins

Running a business is a more than full-time commitment.  The benefits of being your own boss may be significant, but there are also huge responsibilities to handle, not least the security of your premises and the safety of your staff.  Retail businesses are at risk of many types of crime, from shoplifting to someone robbing… Read more »

Improving Employee Vigilance – Part 2

Welcome back to our guide on improving staff vigilance to back up your existing security measures. Last time we outlined how to introduce this to your workforce and now we turn our attention to putting this into practice. You may have some staff members who are naturally observant and vigilant, so make the most of… Read more »

Improving Employee Vigilance – Part 1

Your employees are an integral part of your business security.  We recently wrote about the internal threat posed by dishonest employees but the vast majority of your employees are honest, hardworking individuals.  They can be a useful asset in your suite of security measures, but the biggest hurdle here is getting them to realise that!… Read more »

Internal Business Security Threats

As a business owner you are acutely aware of the risks posed by external security threats, such as vandalism, shoplifting and overnight break ins.  The security risks that are often overlooked are the ones coming from inside your business – your staff.  These internal risks are often swept under the carpet because the thought that… Read more »