It is always best to learn from the mistakes of others, rather than your own. So take a look at a few of the worst commercial security snafus of recent history, shake your head, and vow to do better than these poor saps. 1.) 40 Million Credit Card Numbers Up for Grabs In 2005, MasterCard […] Read more
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When it comes to home security systems, you don’t buy off the street. But scam artists across the country are sweet-talking and hard-selling homeowners into doing just that. These scammers usually work in the summertime, for disreputable out-of-state security companies, or for themselves. They show up at your door and sell you a story: Your […] Read more
Roughly one quarter of the billions in revenue lost by American businesses each year is stolen by employees. This is especially true for small-to-medium sized businesses, which sometimes lack the necessary security measures and infrastructure needed to convince employees that the risks of being caught outweigh the benefits of a little extra money. A few […] Read more
You have probably already taken the most important step in home security, which is installing the best home security system you can afford. Once you activate your system, there are a few other helpful measures you can take to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. • Switch to direct deposit for the delivery of […] Read more
The security of your clients’ information is your responsibility. No matter how big or small the business, if the personal information of one of your customers falls into the wrong hands, you could be held liable. Make sure that your contacts and employees are safe by following these simple protocols, and by training and retraining […] Read more
Lock up and set your alarm every single night. These are common sense ways to secure your house. But here are a few that may not have occurred to you yet… 1. Befriend the local gossip. You know the one– the guy or gal who knows everybody on the block and all their dirty laundry, […] Read more
If you’ve taken a basic accounting class, you probably already know about ABC scheduling. If you’re uninitiated in nerd jargon, ABC scheduling is a method used to account for inventory shrinkage, categorizing every item in your inventory by its value and risk of loss. High value, frequent loss items fall in the A category. If […] Read more
If you’re in the retail business, you know it’s one matter to prevent theft after hours, when buildings are empty, lights are off, alarm is on, and the doors are locked. Keeping out shoplifters is a whole other story. An annual survey reported that, last year, more than a fourth of the $35 billion in […] Read more
Seems like it never fails. Every sunny, Saturday afternoon tends to come with a surprise caller or two at your doorstep. Between the Girl Scouts’ cookie drives, local kids selling candy bars for school, religious groups handing out invitations, and salespeople pounding down your door, you’re likely to open up to dozens of perfect strangers […] Read more
