By Mark Mahaffey


If you have just opened your own business, congratulations! You are embarking on a very rewarding career as an entrepreneur. Many people only dream of opening their own businesses, but you have made it a reality for your life. You are to be commended.

There are, however, several things for you to think about as you open your own office, and one of those is business security. You are at risk for vandalism, even though you would probably not like to admit it! Smaller businesses in particular are tempting to crooks, because they can be easier to break into than very large companies.

For instance, it is more likely for a large company to have an alarm system in place than it is for a small business. Therefore, the criminal may think he can break in without setting off an alarm. Smaller companies are also less likely to have security guards patrolling as well!

One of the first things you should do is install an alarm system. You should set up a system in which all doors and windows have sensors on them that detect break-ins. When the alarm system sounds, the sound may be enough to scare the burglar away before he has a chance to do any damage or steal something.

Putting good lighting up around your office is also smart. Crooks prefer to do their work in the dark, because there is less of a chance of them getting caught. Also, it is good to have good lighting in the parking areas, because this will help your employees to be safer as they travel to and from their cars.

Video surveillance is also a wise way to improve your business security. Consider putting security cameras both inside and outside your office. This will help you to keep an eye on everything that is happening, even when you are not at your office. Just be sure to have the video feed sent to your smart phone or tablet.




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