Security Measures to Protect Your Business from Stealing

Managing a business consistently presents various evolving challenges. In addition to focusing on marketing and product development, it's crucial to address security risks, particularly during holidays when the office may be on holiday for several days. The threat of theft at your office or business location requires careful and strategic management.

Risks can come not only from outside parties but also from internal parties. As a business owner, you should be aware of all possibilities and implement appropriate preventive measures.

Various Stealing Cases in Business Places

There have been numerous stealing cases in Indonesia involving various parties within businesses. Some of these are even committed by employees, meaning you must be aware and carefully monitor everyone working for you.

In 2024, a company in Lampung reported an employee suspected of stealing various types of instant food and staple goods worth Rp21.3 million. In 2023, a company in South Jakarta experienced theft discovered only after an audit, resulting in lost up to Rp538 million. Although the culprits were eventually caught, the losses were significant, especially when committed by employees. Theft and burglary do not always originate from external parties.

Useful Tips to Prevent Stealing in Your Business While You're Away

There are many ways to prevent stealing by both internal and external parties at your business. Here are some tips you can adapt to your business:

1. Install an Alarm System

Although it's a classic method, it remains effective. Modern alarms can be monitored via smartphone apps, allowing you to oversee your business even when you're away. Install alarms at every entry point and connect them to product tags. If tagged items leave the building, the security system will be triggered.

2. Have Employees Check All Entry Points

Make it a routine for employees and security staff to check and lock all entry points before leaving. This minimizes illegal access from outside. Adding extra locks enhances the protection of your business.

3. Always Track Key Movements

Ideally, keys should be entrusted only to a few individuals whose status is regularly updated. Knowing who holds each key helps in monitoring the property, even when you're not there. If a theft occurs, tracking the responsible person becomes easier.

4. Do Not Hesitate to Conduct Background Checks

To reduce the risk of internal stealing, perform background checks before hiring new employees. This process helps identify potential risks from new hires. While everyone deserves a second chance, empirical data can guide your decision on hiring.

5. Ensure CCTV Installation

CCTV can prevent theft and provide strong evidence if it occurs. Connect CCTV to the internet for real-time access via smartphone. Strategically place cameras to cover all areas, avoiding blind spots. Regular maintenance is crucial to prevent errors.

6. Organize the Area

Arrange the space to eliminate hiding spots. Use minimalistic furniture and decor to enhance visibility inside and outside the business area.

7. Assign Security Staff

Hiring security staff incurs additional costs but ensures business protection by professionals. Carefully choose a reliable security service to avoid misallocating your security budget. Solid security staff can significantly reduce theft risk.

Provide Extra Protection with Reliable Business Insurance

Having the right business insurance helps mitigate losses if theft occurs. Ideal business insurance should cover:

Business interruption or closure due to physical damage to property caused by risks, except those excluded in the policy.
Death or permanent disability directly caused by accidents on business premises.
Extended hospitalization due to illness (over 20 days), except for excluded conditions.

Such protection can minimize and measure losses, allowing quick recovery and business continuity.

What you read above is a brief description of the AXA SmartBusiness offered by PT AXA Insurance Indonesia. It provides maximum protection for your business, ensuring peace of mind during absences for various reasons, including holidays. Contact an official agent for more details and ensure your business is well-protected against theft with AXA SmartBusiness from PT AXA Insurance Indonesia!

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