As a start-up or small, growing business, your budgets are naturally going to be smaller than those of large companies. The amount of money you have available to spend on overheads, expenses and business activities has to be meticulously planned to make sure costs are kept down wherever possible. This includes everything from salaries and marketing to rent and, unfortunately, security. But, whether you own a shop, restaurant or hair salon, or you run your business from an office, you need to have proper business security to protect your space.

Here’s why burglars are attracted to small businesses, and what you can do about it.

Angel Security provide security for small busineses in Surrey

Security for small businesses in Surrey

Burglars like small businesses

The main reason that burglars tend to target small businesses over large ones is that they assume that their attempt will be more successful. Large businesses might have more valuable assets to offer, but these will also be better protected. Burglars know that a small business’s valuables (e.g. computers, takings or stock) are less likely to be secured and, as such, they simply have to get into the property to access them. And, unless a small business has a visible CCTV system or a blinking burglar alarm on the premises, then a burglar may think the property is not protected, and will not worry so much about getting caught.

Affordable security for small businesses

When it comes to security, even the smallest changes can make a big difference. It doesn’t matter that security doors and fingerprint recognition entry systems might not be feasible at the moment; there are other, more affordable security solutions available that would better meet the needs of your business. For example, by installing a CCTV camera at the entrance to your site, you will increase your chances of identifying an intruder should a crime occur. You will also improve the likelihood of deterring criminals in the first place. Another simple security solution is a burglar alarm, which will notify anyone in the vicinity if a break-in is attempted. Enhancing these traditional systems with smart technology is a popular option for small business owners, as it enables them to keep an eye on the property remotely.

Here at Angel Security, we offer a wide range of affordable and high-performance security solutions that are tailored to the needs of small businesses. If your small business is located in Ewell, Oxshott, Epsom or a nearby area, please contact us today for more information.