Any Business, big or small needs to be concerned about Security. Theft of goods and property, company intellectual property, and vandalism all need to be watched and monitored as all can lead to lost revenue. New businesses especially are often running on a slim budget and cannot afford losses due to lax security in their initial days, and need to be extra mindful of their security needs. Knowing a few security trade secrets doesn’t hurt and below are a few to help any new startup stay ahead of the competition.

You Get What You Pay For

No matter what, a security system with a good monitoring is going to cost you quite a chunk. If the equipment is free or the installation is free, the cost is being made up in the monitoring. So don’t be fooled by no-money-down deals, but that’s not to say it’s not a good way for a new business with possibly low initial cash flow to go and take a company up on that type of offer. Make security a priority and part of your initial budget.

Ready, Set, Action

Cameras are a great addition to a security system, but businesses need to remember they are mostly for after incident investigations and do not make a property more secure per say. However, they are an excellent deterrent. Individuals who know a location is covered by cameras will think twice about doing wrong because they will be on film.

On the Go

If you’re the boss of multiple locations or you are often away from your property, be sure to pick a security system that has mobile options. You might wonder, why choose wireless home security as an option? These wireless systems can be a great way to keep everything online and streamline any security process you have on your building. You do not want to have to worry about getting on your PC in order to monitor your location or get alerts. Good mobile apps are dynamic and allow you to set when and for what you want to be notified.

Heat and Air

You want your property to be secure, but you don’t want a bunch of false alarms popping up on your phone while you’re out trying to bring in more business. Be sure to ask for dual technology motion sensors that are adjustable for heat and air movement so you’re not being alerted to your storeroom going up a few degrees on a warm summer day.

Wi-Fi vs Cellular

Modern security systems operate on either the existing cellular network that all our mobile phones are on, and others require a WiFi network within your facility. These two communication networks can also be combined with one backing up the other to give you extra peace of mind when it comes to system up time. Be sure to enquire when you’re checking out which system to install.

Security should be a top priority for any new business and knowing some of the ins and outs will help you make good, educated decisions when it comes to protecting your property.