Businesses of any size have security risks. Small businesses and large corporations may have different security needs, but it is important that each place a suitable amount of security on their premises to ensure they don’t become a target for theft or damage.

Assessing the security concerns of the area you’re situated in, previous experiences, liability issues and the cost of your stock and level of secure documentation that your business hold all influence the level of security you require.

What are the most common, and effective, security deterrents available to your business?

Security Guards

This biggest deterrent to criminals is also one of the costliest. Security guards present will make criminals less inclined to attempt any type of burglary, purely because they know they are being watched. Security guards are well trained to spot any suspicious behaviour and investigate any threats, hopefully diffusing them before they happen.

Steel Security Doors

Most Steel hinged security doors are completely customisable which makes them perfect for a business of any size. Sometimes there can be no better deterrent than an old-fashioned steel door to keep out any would be thieves.

CCTV

Can be one of the most useful security deterrents and will cost you less than a security guard. You can check back and see who has been in your building, even accessing live camera streams directly from your phone.

Alarms

Every business should be equipped with fire, carbon monoxide and security alarms. Having all three means your business is safe and secure from any possible threat. Immediate noise is a great deterrent to criminals as police are immediately notified to the location of the alarm and can respond rapidly. Alarms need regular check ups to ensure they are working properly.

Access Control

Small businesses can get away with an old-fashioned key system, but if you have a large number of employees entering and exiting the premises on a regular basis, electronic proximity readers or biometric locks are a good idea to reduce the chance of undesirables entering the premises.

Sheridan Doors provide Steel Hinged Doors and security shutters in Manchester and the surrounding areas.