It is a sad truth for those running a dollar store - you must do everything possible to safeguard your store from theft.
Yet short of placing an armed guard at the door, and going through an airport security-like check, what steps can those who own a dollar store put in-place to keep theft under control? Read on for some actions you can take to help combat shoplifting and other theft in your store.
While this is not the full list of actions, they will help those who own a dollar store to get started safe guarding their store against theft.
* Strategically install security cameras Many who own a dollar store are unable to justify the expense involved with purchasing and installing security cameras.
And then there are the hours of time spent reviewing recordings.
And after all, it is only a dollar store - right? Wrong - a good security system will allow you to monitor your store while in the building and also remotely when you are away.
You will find opportunities to improve merchandise control and much more.
* Strategically install security mirrors Do not underestimate the power of being able to see in and around corners of your store without walking all the way to inspect.
Security mirrors are indispensable to those running this type of business when it comes to monitoring what is happen in-person.
* Enclose high risk items in a case with doors Safeguard the items everyone wants and takes.
Place more expensive and vulnerable items inside locked cases, or at least cases close to the cash registers so shopper actions can easily be monitored at all times.
* Place high-risk items at and close to the checkout area Establish designated display areas close to your cash registers.
Use these and other displays which are easily seen by cashiers to display the many small, easily taken and highly desired items found in your store.
Then make sure your cashiers know they need to keep an eye on these areas whenever at the registers.
Many who are running a dollar store would never have imagined that this type of store might be considered as a place for shoplifting before they started.
Yet they soon discover it takes a focused effort to maintain some level of control over theft.
When you own a dollar store you will also discover the wrong employee can also mean thousands in losses to your business if steps aren't taken to maintain control.
Install the right security system including cameras, mirrors and alarms.
Seek upfront expert help with deciding the exact equipment and placement of that equipment.
Don't forget the power solid processes can have in maintaining tighter control on money and merchandise as well.
Yet short of placing an armed guard at the door, and going through an airport security-like check, what steps can those who own a dollar store put in-place to keep theft under control? Read on for some actions you can take to help combat shoplifting and other theft in your store.
While this is not the full list of actions, they will help those who own a dollar store to get started safe guarding their store against theft.
* Strategically install security cameras Many who own a dollar store are unable to justify the expense involved with purchasing and installing security cameras.
And then there are the hours of time spent reviewing recordings.
And after all, it is only a dollar store - right? Wrong - a good security system will allow you to monitor your store while in the building and also remotely when you are away.
You will find opportunities to improve merchandise control and much more.
* Strategically install security mirrors Do not underestimate the power of being able to see in and around corners of your store without walking all the way to inspect.
Security mirrors are indispensable to those running this type of business when it comes to monitoring what is happen in-person.
* Enclose high risk items in a case with doors Safeguard the items everyone wants and takes.
Place more expensive and vulnerable items inside locked cases, or at least cases close to the cash registers so shopper actions can easily be monitored at all times.
* Place high-risk items at and close to the checkout area Establish designated display areas close to your cash registers.
Use these and other displays which are easily seen by cashiers to display the many small, easily taken and highly desired items found in your store.
Then make sure your cashiers know they need to keep an eye on these areas whenever at the registers.
Many who are running a dollar store would never have imagined that this type of store might be considered as a place for shoplifting before they started.
Yet they soon discover it takes a focused effort to maintain some level of control over theft.
When you own a dollar store you will also discover the wrong employee can also mean thousands in losses to your business if steps aren't taken to maintain control.
Install the right security system including cameras, mirrors and alarms.
Seek upfront expert help with deciding the exact equipment and placement of that equipment.
Don't forget the power solid processes can have in maintaining tighter control on money and merchandise as well.
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