Following up with the Business Security tips, one of the best practices in any business is to protect your passwords and keys.

• Typically its advised to have you IT person keep records of all passwords and keys in a secure area that cannot be accessed by anyone else in the company except for (optionally) the owners. Keeping your passwords and keys protected will increase your security and bring extra peace of mind to your business.

• Install and maintain adequate locks on all doors, windows and storage areas.

• Install and maintain adequate lighting on the exterior perimeter of your building(s). This includes back doors, loading docks and parking lots.

• Provide cabinets and overheads with locks and keys so employees can keep there belongings (especially at a desk) safe.

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Business Security Tips can help protect and enhance your company’s security no matter the type or size of business you may have. These basic principles apply to manufacturers, retailers, office buildings and even the sole-proprietor.

• Periodically revisit your company’s security and safety plans. Have all employees sign an agreement that they will adhere to the policies and that they understand the consequences of violating those policies. Place a copy in their employment file. If you don’t have any security/safety plans, write them, (examples can be fund on the internet), or have them written for your company by a security consultant.

• Have an emergency plan at home and your business. This should include what to do and who to notify in the case of any emergency such as fire, theft, robbery, hurricane, tornado, etc.

• Shred everything! Don’t let valuable and potentially important paperwork laying around. Shred all paperwork that may have any personal or business information on it or any pieces that can be used to steal your identity i.e. social security number, birth date, credit card numbers etc.

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