How to Better Secure Your Home Business

If you’re one of the 15 million entrepreneurs running a company out of your home, you are probably wondering how you can better secure your home business. The first step is to access what your risks are. After that, you can take steps to lower those risks, including adding a monitored security system to your office.

Your Valuables

When you own a home business, you are at least invested in some tech equipment. But you’re most likely storing much more valuable items in your home. When assets like photography and salon equipment are being stored in your home, they’re just a door or window away from any potential thieves.

A point of concern for a lot of business owners is insurance coverage. If you haven’t added a separate business policy or a rider to your home insurance policy, you’re not likely to recover any money for your business items after a robbery. The chance of getting your stolen items back is also extremely low. A home security system is the best way to ensure that your items remain safe within your possession.

Your Security Solution

Arming your home with a monitored home security system will also make you less of a target. Criminals admit that they’re less likely to commit crimes when they know a security system has been installed. Additionally, you’ll be immediately alerted to any suspicious activity captured on cameras or door and window sensors. Here are a few items that are most helpful to business owners:

• An exterior cam monitoring separate entrances
• Door and window sensors for entrances, including the one from inside your home
• Interior Cameras

Also, be aware of any documents you have lying around with sensitive information and be sure to always lock them away safely. The best way to keep your home business information and assets safe is by taking preventative steps, and the first step is investing in a monitored security system.