Individual Codes for All!

When protecting your company it is best to install a security system and hire an outside company that can monitor your business and send you alerts when something is wrong. A third party monitoring company will bring impartiality and greater attentiveness to your business’ security.

One of the great features of having an outside company is that you gain access to the useful tools they have to offer like individual access codes. Any business that has employees has the responsibility to protect them while they are on the job. Assigning individual codes helps to safeguard the company by recording who disarms the security system, what time it is turned off, and what entry point was used to get into the building.

This information is important to the company for several reasons. First, it monitors exactly what time employees come and go. This helps the payroll department audit timecards for inaccuracies and keep the payroll costs at a minimum. It also means that if a robbery or vandalism occurs at your business your security system can help establish a time line. Secondly, when each employee has their own individual code it creates a report so that in case of employee theft you can begin to eliminate people based on who triggered their access. Lastly it will record what area of the building was entered. This is useful because it maps out what doors or windows were opened so you can pinpoint the areas that were breached.

Just having these few safeguards can save your company lost time, keep your payroll costs accurate, and discourage employee theft. For help setting up your small business security system give Affordable Telephone a call today!

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Don’t be a Victim – Get your business the protection it needs today!

In every business there are risks – it can be anything from financial risks to physical risks but as a business owner your job is to minimize as many of the risks as you can. A huge risk to a business is theft and vandalism. 

Having a good small business security system and protocol is an excellent step in trying to prevent loss or damage to your business. For example, say you’ve just been robbed, what do you do next? If you don’t have any protocols in place you are hurting your business. It’s a sad fact of life that sometimes people steal or damage things that aren’t theirs. Proper execution of security protocol can help protect your assets. Shoplifting, robbery, burglary, and vandalism are costly crimes for any business owner. Buying a reliable security system is a sound investment for your business that will help protect your assets, scare off intruders, minimize your loss, and provide evidence in the unfortunate event of a crime. Motion sensors, alarms, motion detected lighting, and security cameras are all ways to keep your business safe. Each business will have different security needs depending on size, location, and number of employees. Affordable Telephone Systems has professionals that can help you with getting the security your business needs. Trust your business to Affordable Telephone Systems – the best security systems for small business. Call (866)-666-9650 for more information today!

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Installing Security Cameras While Respecting Privacy

Preventing theft in the workplace is an important concern, but when do the company security policies and invasive camera surveillance become unreasonable?

Company theft can cost your business a lot of money when you consider the lost inventory, compromised data, and the time spent on recovering and restoring the loss. While it is your responsibility to protect your company’s assets and data, you also need to respect the rights of your employee’s to reasonable privacy.

Here are some suggestions for introducing increased security in the workplace without introducing stress and concern amongst your staff.

Cameras - Small, inconspicuous or complete hidden cameras will reduce the feeling of being watched.  Further, a hidden camera will be less likely to be disabled or destroyed by the perpetrator and valuable data salvaged to catch and prosecute the criminal.

Placement - Don’t place cameras in restrooms, locker rooms, or other places where people assume they are not being watched.  It is an invasion of privacy where it is not necessarily needed.  If you own a clothing store with Fitting Rooms, that’s a different situation.  Carefully worded postings in the Fitting Room can mitigate the situation.

Communicate – Be an effective communicator and set expectations and provide updates on any changes in security measures to your employees.  By being open about the changes it will eliminate suspicion and increase their feelings of safety in the work environment.

If you have any questions about security installation, best security systems, or security features, call the friendly experts at Affordable Telephone Systems.  They have helped hundreds of small businesses like yours with their security and telephone requirements.

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Smile – You’re on Candid Camera

Are you happy with the security of your business premises? Do you feel that you have the right equipment in the best locations of your building to insure the safety of your property and your personnel?

Here is some useful information on Security Cameras and Surveillance Monitoring to help you decide if you are well protected.

Security Cameras and Surveillance Monitoring

Security Cameras come in a range of prices and features. You will want to understand all of your needs and your budget before you buy.  Here are a few helpful questions to get you started:

·         What areas must be protected?

Doors and other entry ways are a likely place to start.  The property perimeter and any parking areas are also important.  Consider identifying expensive equipment or valuable data and monitoring those areas also.

·         Identify the camera range and resolution needed

If your property or your business building is very large, some areas may require long range cameras to fulfill your requirement.  Clear footage is also a concern.

·         Do you need night vision cameras?

Cameras can be equipped with built-in infrared LED’s that allow you to identify a person in low light conditions.  Determine which areas you are monitoring require this feature.

·         Do you require remote viewing of the camera images or are recorded images sufficient?

If you are monitoring and entrance and want to see who you are admitting to your business before you open the door, then real-time monitoring is important.  Many camera systems also allow remote viewing using a PC, tablet, or smart phone.  Decide how your system will be used.

·         How much storage will I need for recorded video or images?

This will depend upon which cameras are on 24x7, the image quality, and the number of cameras deployed.  The biggest question to ask yourself is how long you will retain the recorded data.  Your daily recording size together with your retention schedule will help you determine the size of your storage requirements.

·         Any special camera requirements?

Here are some features to consider:

ü  Wireless

ü  Battery backup or powered by rechargeable batteries

ü  Light sensitive

ü  Audio recording

ü  Pan-Tilt-Zoom for object tracking

ü  Motion detected image capture

ü  Hidden or disguised cameras

ü  Water proof cameras

Keeping your business property and personnel safe is big challenge and a mission critical task. At Affordable Telephone Systems, we specialize in matching the right security systems to the customer’s business needs – big and small.

We sell the highest quality products in a range of prices.  We don’t try to sell you features you don’t need.  We are here to help guide you through the process of selecting the best security system for your business.  We provide professional installation and support when you need us.  We are always available, always willing to assist!  Call us today for a free assessment.

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