Theft and vandalism can happen to a business of any size. Having a business security system can deter criminals, reduce theft and protect your employees and assets.

There are many benefits to having a business security system. You can help protect your property, assets, employees and customers. With a business security system you can:

• Monitor employee open/closes by giving everyone a personal alarm passcode
• Monitor customers and employees security cameras
• Help prevent theft and vandalism
• Ensure immediate police or fire response if an alarm event occurs
• Reduce loss from theft or fires
• Stay connected with your business via app control

Unfortunately, two of the three leading causes of shrinkage are employee theft and retail theft.   Here we’ve listed a few simple additions to your security system that can help you determine the causes of shrinkage in your business and help you with theft prevention.

• Wireless Asset Protector: Asset protectors secure a single item to prevent theft.  If you have a few high-ticket items in your store or business, we recommend using asset protectors.  If an item is moved or disturbed, these devices alert you.  Asset protectors are so effective because they work whether or not the security system is armed.  Some examples of valuable items that you may want to place an asset detector on are TVs, computers, safes, collectibles or artwork.
• Traffic Count: Traffic count is a feature that you can use with your security App.  Traffic count will keep track of how many people are coming and going in up to 10 zones using your security system’s motion detectors.  If you know how many people are in your store, you can compare these numbers to your sales numbers.  Any large discrepancies will make you aware that theft may be occurring.
• Security Cameras: You can use indoor security cameras to keep an eye on your employees and customers from wherever you are.  You can view live video, playback and record so if something looks fishy at your business, you can save it and take a closer look.
• Access Control: You can add key-less door locks to keep private offices, stock rooms or other designated areas off-limits to anyone who does not have a passcode.  Use multiple passcodes to keep track of employees and know which code unlocked the door.

One of the most important aspects of being a small business owner is protecting your livelihood. Whether your business has a small office, storefront or warehouse there are many things you can do to protect your property.  For small businesses, security can seem like an expensive undertaking, and we understand that.  But, in the long run, it might cost you more to not ensure your business is protected. Matson Alarm offers security solutions for small businesses such as burglar alarms, monitoring, small business access control solutions and more.