Own a Small Business? Here's How Security Cameras Will Save Your Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
And as a small business owner, chances are you’ve been looking forward to the holidays on a variety of levels. Depending on your line of work, November and December may be the most lucrative months of your calendar… and it doesn’t hurt that the Savannah heat finally gives us a bit of a break these days, too.
Of course, it’s not just the summer sun that needs to take a rest every now and then, and even for retailers and hospitality professionals, the holidays aren’t just about making money. You deserve some time off to enjoy the season with your family. And we mean actual time off — not the kind where you’re pulling half-days at work. (Busted.)
Which is just one of the many reasons you might want to ask Santa for an office security upgrade this year.
If you’re a small biz owner, here’s why CCTV should be the top of your wish list.
How Security Cameras Can Help Bolster Your Small Business
You may think your standard business security system or door alarm is more than enough to safeguard your storefront.
And you could be right. But video surveillance brings your overall office security up to a whole new level — and offers tons of other benefits, too.
Security cameras protect your business from break-ins. Yes, your existing alarm system (and plain old locks) are deterrents, too — but burglars admit that it’s CCTV that scares them off most effectively. Installing a video security system in your small business gives you both real-time and recorded data in case your space is broken into by an intruder… but even more importantly, it significantly cuts down the chance of dealing with an intruder in the first place.
Security cameras discourage theft. Not all burglaries are done by masked men after hours. The National Security Retail Survey, performed annually by the National Retail Federation, has estimated the cost of loss of inventory in U.S. stores at about $50 billion annually, accounting for both shoplifting and employee theft. That’s the bad news. The good news? The same report found both digital video recorders and live, customer-visible CCTV to be two of the best deterrents to potential thieves.
Security cameras can help increase employee productivity. We know you hire smart, but it’s just a truth of human nature: when the cat’s away, the mice will play. Security cameras can serve as a gentle reminder to your employers that they’re still on the clock, even if you’re not there in person.
Security cameras can allow you to monitor customer behavior and foot traffic from the comfort of your own home. Thus, security footage can offer valuable insights into your business: which hours are high-volume enough to warrant additional staffing, and which are slow enough that your team is sitting around with nothing to do? Which displays are drawing customer attention, and which might need some refreshing? With your digital footage, you’ll be able to study up — and pass the intel and instructions along to your helpful elves. Because remember, you’re taking a break! Right? 😉
Security footage means you have tangible evidence in the case of an incident. If you suffer a major loss and want to pursue conviction, recorded security camera footage gets you a better chance at justice. The FBI estimates that barely 10% of burglary cases are actually solved, so the more hard evidence you have, the better.
Most importantly, video surveillance puts your mind at ease — which makes for a more laid-back, relaxing time spent at home with your family for the holidays. (And that’s a benefit you’ll definitely still be enjoying come spring and summer!)
Save on an Axis Video Security System This Holiday Season
This holiday season, scDataCom is running a can’t-miss holiday special for Savannah small business owners on one of our favorite surveillance camera systems. The AXIS Companion CCTV setup is a comprehensive security solution, complete with HD cameras, remote viewing capabilities, securely stored footage, and even complete installation — we’ve got you covered every step of the way!
Along with allowing you to get a glimpse into your small business from the comfort of your own home, the AXIS setup provides HDTV image quality even in not-so-stellar lighting conditions, allowing you to see what’s going on at any time of day, both indoors and out. The equipment is designed to be energy-efficient, minimizing bandwidth and storage needs to help keep your security system light on its feet — while also keeping your bandwidth free for customer use and your service bill low.
You’ll be able to access your live video feed from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, and the included video management software makes it easy to save, view, and playback video to see exactly what’s going on in full detail.
The whole thing is up and running in a flash… and since scDataCom includes installation in the package, you won’t have to lift a finger.
Here’s what you’ll get:
Four state-of-the-art Axis cameras, suitable for indoor or outdoor mounting
Secured remote access to live-streaming and recorded video
User-friendly recording software for maintaining security footage
Complete installation
An extended three-year warranty
We’re offering this package for the low price of $1,999, which represents a $400 savings, and we do also have monthly payment plans available. You can think of it as a Christmas gift to yourself… and, let’s be honest, to your long-suffering spouse and kids as well.
When it comes to buffing up your small business’s security system, there’s really no substitute for high-quality security cameras. Thanks to the magic of remote viewing technology, you can know exactly what’s going on at work, even if you’re not there — and don’t plan to be for a while.
Savings like these don’t pop up every day, and the magic of a solid security system is a gift that keeps on giving. After winter’s over, you can still rely on your CCTV system to facilitate summer vacations, weekend getaways, and just plain old rest!
So give us a call to have your AXIS Companion installed today. After all, you pour your heart and soul into your business all year. Your peace of mind (and your well-deserved holiday peace!) are worth the investment.