6 Security Tips for Small Businesses on Black Friday
Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Many small businesses have the opportunity to pull in a lot more money on this day than on any other–but that doesn’t there aren’t risks involved. If you’re hoping to keep your small business from being the victim of theft this Black Friday, check out a few simple safety tips that will keep everything moving smoothly.
1. Remove the cash from the tills often. The less cash there is on hand, the less a thief can get even if they do make it successfully into your store. Make sure that you’re not caught off-guard and schedule regular removals throughout the day.
2. Keep your sale as simple as possible. The more your employees are juggling, the harder it will be for them to keep up with loss prevention. Instead, choose a simpler sale and do it well. You’ll still bring in plenty of business, but your employees won’t be forced to deal with quite as much chaos on the big day.
3. Protect your employees before and after your sale. Equip your Miami ADT alarm system when the employees are alone in the store, without customers, at the beginning and end of the day.
4. Use your most experienced employees on the sales floor. You might have brought in more employees to help with the holiday season shopping, but that doesn’t mean that they have the experience to keep track of everything going on over Black Friday. Keep your long-term employees in point positions whenever possible.
5. Go over store protocols for emergencies before the big day. These include medical emergencies, theft situations, and any other potential crises that could impact the Black Friday experience.
6. Organize your store so that you don’t create problems with traffic flow. The more people there are bunched into a single area, the easier it is for a thief to get away with snagging a valuable item or two. Try to spread your sale items throughout the store instead of grouping them all in one area, then assign employees to help monitor high-traffic areas.
Keeping your small business safe on Black Friday can be a challenge. ADT home security in Miami is here to help! Contact us today to schedule a consultation or to install an alarm to help your employees stay safe on Black Friday.
