In the world of containers and gargantuan warehouses storing all sorts of pricey goods, security is the key to good business, and you’d be amazed at what inspiration you can take from these places to secure your premises.
At least in its early years, the shelf life of a good company can be somewhat dictated by how well it secures itself from burglary, vandalism and even a crime as dramatic as arson. Just imagine a SME trying to cope with its major assets being nicked in the dead of night.
Even if they had insurance to cover the loss, their premiums would grow sky high and their bank balance could be irreparably damaged.
So, what exactly are these hyper-secure premises doing to ensure that their buildings are as safe as, well, a highly secure facility?
Fencing
Any major business interested in a secure premises should consider security fencing as their first port of call. With effective fencing, your premises will be difficult to enter without a risky climb.
Indeed, the security fence acts as an instant deterrent to any would-be intruders, especially if you install one loaded with electricity, providing a nasty jolt to anyone brazen enough to try to break into your business. Access for yourself and your staff will be easy with the implementation of sliding gates, allowing entry only to those who are authorised.
Security Guard
What better way to scare off a burglar than with a burly security guard to eyeball them as they walk past your premises? While fencing and cameras are all very well and good, there’s a different kind of deterrent to be found in the security guard.
Able to act instinctively to potentially dangerous situations, a guard can complement your technology with the simple power of human vigilance.
Internet safety
You’d be amazed at how many businesses are mindful of their physical security but fail to be tech savvy in any way. And, with companies now conducting a large number of their affairs online, a lack of net security can prove financially fatal.
Set up an internet firewall and be sure to use the latest in internet security software; run a simple virus check around once a month and – in what should be common sense nowadays but, sadly, isn’t – make sure to keep your internet passwords varied and difficult to guess.
Use staff you can trust
If you can’t trust the people who work for you, then who can you trust? While there’s no full-proof guarantee that every employee you hire will be above board, you should, at the very least, know that they can be relied on if you have them on your payroll.
This relationship should start at the job interview stage – get a feel for your potential employees and ask them thorough questions to make sure they can be relied upon. If necessary, take out full disclosures on your employees until you feel happy that your premises is safe.
Cover photo credit: Thomas Hawk
