Is Your Business Secure? Universal Events Can Help

When we think of startup costs, items such as office space, computer equipment, and personnel come to mind. According to the Small Business Administration, a typical small business will spend between $10,000 and $80,000 just to get started! What should you do to protect your venture? At Universal Events, we would like to highlight some areas that you should consider as you develop a security protocol for your business. No matter the industry, it is critical that you protect your work environment. Here are some suggestions: • Prioritize Your Security Objectives: What are the most important assets in your business? Do you need to protect data? Are you managing client information? What type of work environment do you want to have for your team? Do you want to be able to remotely access the company’s network? • Define Your Security Policy: Once your priorities have been established, create a security policy that documents how you will protect them. Include topics such as the level of background checks on new team members, how you will protect customer information, and a data backup strategy. Publish all policies in a handbook and distribute copies to everyone in the company. • Implement On-Site Security: Hire an expert to evaluate your workplace for a security system. A professional will be able to create a plan which is optimal for your environment and for your business. Automated security systems add an extra level of safety and protection without having to hire a 24-hour security guard. • Educate Your Team: Your team is your first line of defense. Once you have implemented a security system, bring everyone up to speed on how it works, and what their individual roles need to be. Train everyone on the protocols of reporting suspicious behavior. • Monitor the System: Continually monitor the performance of the system. Review video footage or Internet logs to determine if it needs to be adjusted. Meet with your security professional on a regular basis to obtain a further assessment. Implementing a comprehensive security protocol can seem daunting at first. However, you are protecting your investment. Doesn’t it make sense to take the necessary steps to protect something that valuable?