Tips for Protecting Commercial Vehicles
For certain companies, vehicles are the lifeline of the business. Whether they specialize in delivering goods, transporting people or equipment, or providing services, if something happens to the commercial fleet, it can cause extra expenses, downtime and lots of paperwork. As such, if your company has a commercial fleet of [...]
Security Systems 101
Not a security system expert? You're not alone. Unless you have the proper training and expertise, it can be almost impossible to tell one component from another—much less set up and maintain an entire security system for your home or business. You’re good at what you do and we’re good [...]
Choosing the Right Commercial Door
A door is a door, right? Not when it comes to security. This is especially true for commercial business owners who have to think about their property, their employees, their customers and their personal safety. Doors are how people enter your business, after all. You want to ensure the right [...]
Security Tips for Rental Properties
Safety. It’s all of our responsibility, in a way. But for some of us, it’s actually an official part of our job title. Rental property owners fall in this group when it comes to tenant safety. If you're a property manager or landlord, taking care of your tenants and keeping [...]
4 Factors That Help With Commercial Security Decisions
Business owners have a lot to think about. Utilities, revenue, expenses, inventory, daily responsibilities… the list goes on. Fortunately, we’re here to help make one decision a little easier: your commercial security. What level of security is right for your business? Does it vary by industry? Which security solutions are [...]
Security Tips for Retail Stores
Shoplifting and organized retail crime (ORC) are ongoing challenges for many businesses each year. According to the 2020 National Retail Security Survey, “theft, fraud and losses from other retail “shrink” totaled $61.7 billion in 2019, up from $50.6 billion the year before as industry security executives reported increases in the [...]
How Much of Your Business’ Budget Should You Allocate for Security?
Security is an important part of all of our lives, especially if you’re a commercial business owner. Budgeting is also a concern. Too much of your budget allocated for security will eat into your profits. Too little can do the same thing if your inventory is vulnerable to theft. What’s [...]
The Electronic vs. Traditional Commercial Lock Debate
Did you know that two out of every 10 Americans don't own a smartphone? While the vast majority of us enjoy the conveniences and technological advances that smartphones provide, they’re not for everyone. The same goes for a variety of other items we use daily: coffee makers, sprinklers, locks and [...]
5 Commercial Lock Repair Terms You Didn’t Know
Pilgarlic. Philtrum. Pogonotrophy. Lemniscate. Interrobang. What do all of these words have in common? They’re little-known, strange and you likely don’t know their meaning. But that’s OK. (After all, when are you going to need to know that “pilgarlic” is a term for a bald head?) If you own a [...]
Why Are Push Bars So Important for Commercial Security?
Crash bars. Panic devices. Push bars. Touch bars. Whatever you call this type of door opening mechanism, you’ve likely seen it before in a variety of settings. After all, many commercial building codes — such as The Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) and the International Building Code (IBC) — require [...]
