Exploring Security Systems for Your Business? Here Are the Steps to Take
As a business owner, shopping for security systems can feel like a distracting chore. However, making the right decision when it comes to protecting your property and livelihood could make all the difference in the success of your business—large or small.
At TriStar Commercial, we’re dedicated to helping Austin business owners and commercial property managers safeguard their most valuable assets with reliable, custom-tailored business security systems and services. We work closely with our clients to determine their needs and propose the best possible solutions to protect their businesses.
Here are some of the steps you should take in evaluating business security systems.
Do Some Initial Research
First of all, it’s good to learn about security options. This is important because the more you know, the easier it will be for you to make the right decision.
You can contact local security companies, talk with other small business owners and find out their recommendations, or research online. All of these options allow you to gain information about security systems for small businesses so you will have the knowledge to shop and eventually find the best system.
Be sure to research security from all angles, as well. In addition to things like surveillance and alarm systems, consider the safety needs of your business, such as fire alarms and carbon monoxide detection.
Determine Your Needs
Every business is different, so think carefully about what you need from a security system. Do you want 24/7 video surveillance? Motion detectors? Remote access via smartphone apps? Integration with lighting, climate control, or smart locks?
Make a list of must-have features and another list of nice-to-have options. Knowing what you want upfront will make it easier to compare systems and avoid paying for features you don’t need.
Compare Providers and Pricing
Once you know what you’re looking for, start reaching out to reputable local security companies. Ask detailed questions about the systems they offer, including:
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Installation costs
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Monthly monitoring fees
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Contract requirements
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Equipment warranties
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Support and service availability
When comparing quotes, make sure you’re comparing apples to apples. A lower upfront cost might mean fewer features or higher monthly fees, so look at the total long-term value.
Schedule Your Installation and Learn Your System
After you decide on a security system, it will then be installed. It may take you a bit to learn all about it, but taking the time to educate yourself, and possibly someone else you trust, will go a long way toward feeling more comfortable using it.
Don’t hesitate to contact the company who installed the system with any questions or concerns. At TriStar Commercial, we always make ourselves available to ensure our customers know how best to use their security system.
Keep Up with Maintenance and Changing Security Needs
There are two kinds of security maintenance needs you will have with any business security system: equipment upkeep and ensuring your needs are still met.
Security equipment, much like anything else, will degrade over time. Keep up with software updates and make sure each part of your security system is maintained at least annually. At TriStar Commercial, this is all provided to our customers through our Forever Warranty maintenance plan.
Beyond this, you should also keep tabs on your security needs. Is your system doing something you don’t need it to do, or has a change in your business expanded your security needs? A good business security system will be flexible enough to meet the shifting needs of your business.
TriStar Commercial: Austin’s Leader in Security Systems for All Business Sizes
Security systems are a must-have for any business, whether you’re just starting out or you’re already a large multi-location enterprise. A security system offers you not only safety, but also peace of mind and protection for your bottom line.
At TriStar Commercia, we take the time to get to know each and every client, proposing security solutions that meet their business where they are—and that can readily shift to accommodate future needs.
Ready to protect what matters most? Schedule a consultation with our team today.