If you own a business, you understand the frustration of missing product. It is disheartening to put so much time and energy into your company only to find items unaccounted for when you take inventory.
Learning from the experts is a great way to improve your company’s loss prevention strategy. We have put together a list of some of the most attended and best reviewed retail loss prevention conferences around the country.
New England Loss Prevention Expo
This conference, sponsored by the Retailers Association of Massachusetts, is taking place on Thursday, September 15 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester, Mass. Read more →
Back to School Safety Tips for Kids
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamIt’s that time of the year again – summer is drawing to a close and kids are getting ready to head back to school.
If you’re like most families, you’re hitting the mall to buy new clothes, school supplies and probably the latest tech gadgets as well.
As you prepare to help your children go back to the classroom, you should also put their safety at the top of your to-do list.
Here are some tips you should share with your children to ensure they get to school safely:
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Fire Safety Tips for Businesses
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamNo matter what type of business you operate, the best way to ensure the safety of your workers, your customers as well as your equipment, materials and physical structure is through fire prevention and preparation.
Here are some fire safety tips to help you lessen the chances of a fire breaking out in your business as well as what to do in case it does:
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Are You Making These Common Home Security Mistakes?
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamHome security systems can offer you great protection, but even the most advanced system cannot completely override human error. If you want to keep burglars out, do your best to avoid these common security mistakes:
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5 Tips to Protect Your Pets in Emergencies
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamHave you ever thought about what would happen to your furry family members if a hurricane, fire, flood or other natural or man-made disaster were to strike? A well-thought-out plan will help you and ALL of your family members get back together, get help and increase the chances that everyone will stay safe in the event of an emergency.
Here are five tips to help you protect your pets in emergencies:
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Home Security: Make Your Yard Safe for Summer
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamWarm weather has finally made its way back to New England. We have a long summer ahead of us to enjoy cookouts, bonfires, or even relaxing in a lounge chair with a good book. But before you enjoy all the benefits of being outside, make sure your yard is a safe place for your family. Read more →
NRF’s VP of Loss Prevention, Robert Moraca, Speaks On Latest Trends & NRFProtect
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamLoss prevention is a complex and costly issue for the retail industry. In this podcast, American Alarm speaks with Robert Moraca, vice president for loss prevention at the National Retail Federation. Robert discusses tools and techniques proven to reduce retail loss, as well as this week’s NRF convention in Philadelphia, where the latest information and expertise in loss prevention will be made available to all attendees. Tweet this or subscribe for to be emailed upcoming Loss Prevention Podcast episodes.
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Inspect Your Business Fire Alarm System Regularly
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAs a building owner/business owner, it’s critical that you take all the necessary – and mandated – steps to protect the lives of your employees and your customers. Commercial fire alarm systems are critical to helping you protect your business from fire and smoke.
When operating properly, these commercial fire alarm systems can prevent loss of life and property by alerting the people in your building and your alarm company of a fire emergency.
However, you can’t count on fire alarms to offer the protection your business needs if they’re not inspected on a regular basis.
The best way to determine if your business fire alarm system is up to code or if it needs maintenance is to have it inspected by trained professionals on a regular basis – an extensive inspection and testing should be done annually. Read more →
Top Loss Prevention Conferences for 2016
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamIf you own a business, you understand the frustration of missing product. It is disheartening to put so much time and energy into your company only to find items unaccounted for when you take inventory.
Learning from the experts is a great way to improve your company’s loss prevention strategy. We have put together a list of some of the most attended and best reviewed retail loss prevention conferences around the country.
New England Loss Prevention Expo
This conference, sponsored by the Retailers Association of Massachusetts, is taking place on Thursday, September 15 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester, Mass. Read more →
How To Appropriately Handle Employee Theft
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamEmployee theft can take different forms. Workers can steal merchandise, money, supplies and equipment and even pad their expense accounts. Regardless of the manner of employee theft, it still hurts your business and puts you in a tough management situation.
As a business owner, you do everything you can to hire employees who are trustworthy. If you suspect that a worker is stealing from you, it’s critical that you handle the case carefully.
Here are some tips to help you deal with employee theft:
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How Your Home Security System Can Help Protect You from Door Knockers
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamThe warm weather brings some great things back to New England. Every spring we enjoy the return of wildlife, flowers, and Red Sox baseball. But warmer weather can also bring out the pests, such as ticks and mosquitoes. The spring season also brings “door knockers” to some neighborhoods. Door knockers have been reported, in many cases, to be deceptive, aggressive salespeople that sometimes use fraudulent claims to try and sell you services or gain access to your home. The Boston area has already had recent reports of suspicious solicitors going door-to-door.
The good news is that your home security system could play a big part in keeping you safe. Here is how:
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