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There are many ways remote surveillance monitoring can benefit your business. First and foremost, it means you can ‘be there,’ even when you are not there. This has profound implications for increasing your business security.

Remote surveillance monitoring means that you have security cameras set up at your business, and you are able to view the activity from those cameras from any device connected to the internet.

Employee theft and productivity are just two of the areas that are impacted when you utilize remote surveillance monitoring. Employee theft and underproduction can cost businesses millions of dollars each year. But with remote surveillance monitoring, you can keep an eye on your employees’ behavior. The key is in letting your employees know about your system and the fact that you can, in fact, see what they are doing when you are not there.

Show them the cameras, and then show them how you are able to watch the camera feed on your devices. It is a good idea to let them hold your tablet and/or phone in their hands and use the controls to view the different areas of your business that are being monitored by the cameras. Let them see how easy it is to recognize the faces of people and to see what they are doing. Simply having this knowledge can dramatically affect their decisions about how they will behave.

If employees know they are being watched in offices, breakrooms, sales floors, parking lots and reception areas (and if they know how easy it is for you to see them), they will be less likely to engage in inappropriate behavior. You may even find that sales and customer service improve, as your employees more consistently behave in ways that are in line with your company values and expectations.

Best Security Products can customize a business security solution for your unique needs. Are you ready for peace of mind? Give us a call or email us at 1-800–988–2378 sales@bestsecurityproducts.com

Most of the companies we do business with are honest, but there are fraudulent companies around that cannot be trusted. Scammers can be found in any industry, including the home security company industry. And although dealing with scammers always brings the possibility of danger, that danger is escalated when getting involved with home security scammers, because you make yourself vulnerable to those who now have access to your home.

The good news is that the Federal Trade Commission offers some helpful advice in protecting yourself against home security scammers. This article lists several safeguards you can take if you suspect someone is attempting to deceive you with a home security company scam.

Among their safety tips includes what to do when anyone tries to sell you a home security system. Your first step should be to insist that they show you proof that they are who they say they are and that they are associated with a legitimate and reputable company. Call their company to confirm they are actually employed by them.

Also take note of their sales techniques. Some things to watch out for are high pressure selling techniques and whether they are trying to scare you into purchasing their product. If they start telling you about recent crime in your neighborhood, you have reason to suspect they are scammers. Do not purchase your system from them.

Those people associated with home security company scams may also try to convince you that your current security company has closed its doors and is going out of business. Or they may offer an upgrade on your existing system.

Finally, be wary if they offer you ‘free’ components to get your business. This may mean that you will be committed to a long-term, high cost contract for monitoring, and it may not be worth the ‘free’ components.

Best Security Products can help you choose a Honeywell home alarm system that will protect your family. Are you ready for peace of mind? Give us a call or email us at 1-800–988–2378 sales@bestsecurityproducts.com

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means the kitchen will be filled with family, friends and lots of activity. Taking a few fire safety precautions is a smart way to keep everyone safe and ensure a happy holiday experience.

The National Fire Protection Association has published some safety tips to make your Thanksgiving safer. Click below to watch the whole video. We’ve pulled out the main points for you.

1. Always stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the top of the stove.

2. It takes a while to cook a turkey, but that is no reason to wander off. Don’t go far from the kitchen, and be sure to check the turkey frequently.

3. Keep children at least 3 feet away from the area you are cooking in. Also, make sure matches and utility lighters out of their reach. The best place is high up in a locked cabinet.

4. Test your smoke alarms to make sure they are working. You can do this by pushing the test buttons located on each device.

5. If a fire does occur, get out. After your family and you are safely outside, call 911. 

Some additional tips from the NFPA website:

1. If you have a candle lit, never leave a child alone in the room with it.

2. Make sure children cannot reach knives.

3. Keep electric cords (such as those found on coffee makers, plate warmers and mixers) from dangling off the counter where a child could reach them.

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If a fire does break out in your home, a home security system that includes smoke detectors can mean the difference between life and death. Seconds matter when you find yourself in a home fire. Properly working smoke detectors can warn you of the fire long before you may be aware that it has begun.