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Considering a Small Business Security System? Here's a Cheat Sheet
True North Business Advisory•2025-08-25•3 min read
The Small Business Security Checklist
Small businesses and retail shops face unique exposure to opportunistic shoplifting, vandalism, and after-hours break-ins. Here is your foundational security checklist:
- Exterior Visibility & Lighting: Keep entryways well-lit with high-lumen floodlights and clear lines of sight from the street.
- Cash Handling Procedures: Ensure cash drops occur at irregular intervals and minimize on-site cash floats.
- Visible Security Signage: Deters up to 60% of opportunistic intruders before an attempt is made.
- Random Patrol Check-Ins: Cost-effective marked cruiser check-ins ensure your business isn't perceived as an easy target.
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