Easter – a time for rest and relaxation, fun and food with family. It should not be a time to worry about work or your business. The Easter Bunny should have delivered enough chocolate to keep those endorphins elevated – the brain’s “feel-good” chemicals will have you feeling great! But what if you do have concerns... Read more
Regardless of where we live and work, we all want to feel safe and secure in our own home and place of business. Dartmoor residents and business owners can do this by having a security system installed that will alert you and a security company to any unauthorised intruder. You may be concerned about the... Read more
Christmas seems like just the start of a long-lasting season of holidays! With shut downs over the festive season followed quick on the heel by New Years Day, it’s only a few short weeks before Australia Day heralds another celebration and another holiday for many of us. But remember that while you and your staff... Read more
It’s the time of year when things are winding down at work and holiday plans are made. Do you plan on being on going away? Remember that thieves don’t take holidays – in fact the festive season is arguably the busiest time for crooks. We see a rise in the number of burglaries during this... Read more
The Australian Security Industry Associated Limited (ASIAL) is the largest Association representing the security industry in Australia, representing almost 85 percent of the Australian security industry. ASIAL was established in 1969 to support its members and to promote industry standards and ensure the interests of the public are safeguarded when they deal with members of... Read more
In August 2011, Australia’s worst house fire took the lives of 11 people: three women, four teenagers and four children under the age of 10 from two families. The two-storey house was damaged to such an extent that the exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined nearly three years later. But regardless... Read more
Even if you are located outside the larger metropolitan areas of Victoria, it is still vital to ensure that your business is adequately covered by insurance. Your business is your livelihood so you need to protect it. Depending on the type of business you have, there many different types of insurance to cover you. These... Read more
We all want to feel safe in our home, and one of the ways we can do that is to work as a community and be alert to things that are happening in our neighbourhoods. If you notice anything suspicious, contact Crime Stoppers and help to tackle crime. Everyone can make a difference by speaking... Read more
An internet protocol camera, or IP camera, is a type of digital video camera. IP cameras are becoming the new benchmark in surveillance when combined with closed circuit television (CCTV), creating a much more effective security system for your business or industrial site. The security industry is currently dominated by what are called analog cameras.... Read more
Some retail businesses find that the performance of their stores is seriously affected by shoplifting and internal theft costs. The Australian Retail Association states that retail theft forms part of the largest crime category in Australia, costing businesses more than $4 billion each year. This represents shrinkage to the value of between two and four... Read more
