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Bottle Locks Can Help Control Business Insurance Expense
Liquor stores carry a potentially higher risk liability than many other businesses. Depending on the store and the offerings, the business may have to insure itself against potential liability if special events are held that include drink tasting. Is the liquor store protected against potential liquor liability laws? What about loss of business income if the store is temporarily closed or a license suspended? Let’s face it, liquor stores seem to be a frequent target of robberies and theft, is the store protected from losses due to theft? Obviously businesses have to carry liability insurance, BUT, are there steps you can take to help lower your exposure to risk? What if a simple solution to help minimize your insurance expenses is to utilize Alpha security products such as bottle locks?
You may be asking how the use of bottle locks could minimize risk and insurance costs. Were you even aware that Alpha security devices include protection for bottles? If you own a liquor store or a wine shop, you are probably already familiar with bottle security, but if not here is a quick description. Bottle locks come in a variety of shapes and styles, designed to fit over the top of wine and liquor bottles. If someone attempts to pry a lock off they risk breaking the bottle and spilling the contents. If an attempt is made to walk out the door and the building has an electronic article surveillance system, the alarm will alert store employees of an attempted theft.
What does this have to do with risk? Businesses are required to carry insurance, and depending on the type of business, the business owner may want or need to carry additional coverage. For example, a business that owns a vehicle to travel will need vehicle insurance. This may not be necessary for the business that does not require transportation of persons or goods. In the same manner, a liquor store may be at higher risk for robbery and theft than perhaps a bicycle repair shop. Property insurance for a liquor store may be necessary to cover losses due to theft, including liquor and wine bottles. Alpha security products could mitigate some of that risk, deterring would-be shoplifters from stealing and creating a business loss. And bear in mind, not all shoplifting is a single bottle being taken here or there. There are professional thieves that can cause significant financial losses to a store. They will come in, often in teams and distract employees and walk out with high priced bottles, sometimes doing this multiple times in one day. If a significant portion of your merchandise is protected by bottle security devices, most thieves will not want to put the time and effort into trying to force off locks and risk damaging the merchandise. They will find the store that is not protected and go there to commit their crimes.
Another potential risk for loss is from employee theft. No one wants to think their employees will steal from them but the fact is dishonest employees are out there. I have almost 20 years of loss prevention experience and I have learned there is no way to look at an employee and know they will steal from you. Sometimes they will steal simply because an opportunity becomes available to do so and sometimes they steal out of a felt hardship. Regardless of the reason, employee theft can cause even more loss than a shoplifter. Bottle locks can be a useful means to deter employees from stealing. They will be aware of the chance of setting off an alarm if they decide to try to remove a bottle from the premises.
By controlling your expenses, you can make your business much more profitable. Alpha bottle locks are one way you can cut your losses and save money on insurance. Protect your merchandise and reduce or eliminate the need to file insurance claims and add profit to your bottom line. See what bottle security products can do for you.
For more information on bottle locks contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
Liquor stores carry a potentially higher risk liability than many other businesses. Depending on the store and the offerings, the business may have to insure itself against potential liability if special events are held that include drink tasting. Is the liquor store protected against potential liquor liability laws? What about loss of business income if the store is temporarily closed or a license suspended? Let’s face it, liquor stores seem to be a frequent target of robberies and theft, is the store protected from losses due to theft? Obviously businesses have to carry liability insurance, BUT, are there steps you can take to help lower your exposure to risk? What if a simple solution to help minimize your insurance expenses is to utilize Alpha security products such as bottle locks?
You may be asking how the use of bottle locks could minimize risk and insurance costs. Were you even aware that Alpha security devices include protection for bottles? If you own a liquor store or a wine shop, you are probably already familiar with bottle security, but if not here is a quick description. Bottle locks come in a variety of shapes and styles, designed to fit over the top of wine and liquor bottles. If someone attempts to pry a lock off they risk breaking the bottle and spilling the contents. If an attempt is made to walk out the door and the building has an electronic article surveillance system, the alarm will alert store employees of an attempted theft.
What does this have to do with risk? Businesses are required to carry insurance, and depending on the type of business, the business owner may want or need to carry additional coverage. For example, a business that owns a vehicle to travel will need vehicle insurance. This may not be necessary for the business that does not require transportation of persons or goods. In the same manner, a liquor store may be at higher risk for robbery and theft than perhaps a bicycle repair shop. Property insurance for a liquor store may be necessary to cover losses due to theft, including liquor and wine bottles. Alpha security products could mitigate some of that risk, deterring would-be shoplifters from stealing and creating a business loss. And bear in mind, not all shoplifting is a single bottle being taken here or there. There are professional thieves that can cause significant financial losses to a store. They will come in, often in teams and distract employees and walk out with high priced bottles, sometimes doing this multiple times in one day. If a significant portion of your merchandise is protected by bottle security devices, most thieves will not want to put the time and effort into trying to force off locks and risk damaging the merchandise. They will find the store that is not protected and go there to commit their crimes.
Another potential risk for loss is from employee theft. No one wants to think their employees will steal from them but the fact is dishonest employees are out there. I have almost 20 years of loss prevention experience and I have learned there is no way to look at an employee and know they will steal from you. Sometimes they will steal simply because an opportunity becomes available to do so and sometimes they steal out of a felt hardship. Regardless of the reason, employee theft can cause even more loss than a shoplifter. Bottle locks can be a useful means to deter employees from stealing. They will be aware of the chance of setting off an alarm if they decide to try to remove a bottle from the premises.
By controlling your expenses, you can make your business much more profitable. Alpha bottle locks are one way you can cut your losses and save money on insurance. Protect your merchandise and reduce or eliminate the need to file insurance claims and add profit to your bottom line. See what bottle security products can do for you.
For more information on bottle locks contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
20 USES FOR ALPHA KEEPERS – PART 1
I’ve not run into a product more versatile than the line of Alpha Keepers. There are dozens upon dozens of sizes, shapes, and styles that will fit just about any product out there. I’ve combed through and compiled a list of 20 products that your store should be protecting in this 4 part series.
1. Razor Blades
Razors and razor blades come in at #1 on the list. These are an incredible hot item across the spectrum of retail stores. It doesn’t matter if you are a large chain, a small pharmacy or somewhere in-between. Blades are expensive, which opens up a large “black market” for them. Boosters are able to easily resell them through fences, flea markets, and online sites such as Craigslist or eBay. The best solution to this problem is the use of an Alpha Keeper, hands down. By securing your goods here, you can almost bet that thieves will move on to a less secured store.
2. Cologne and perfume
This category is a close 2nd to razor blades, but proves to be a bit more difficult for the retailer. You almost certainly need prevent shoplifting, as there are an endless supply of high theft/high in-demand products. Again, due to the ease of resell, and how easily concealable the product is, it becomes a prime target for boosters. Securing the product in a keeper allows you to fully merchandise the product, all while protecting your inventory.
3. Shampoo
While there aren’t that many bottles of shampoo out there that retail over $10, you’d probably be surprised just how commonly it’s stolen. This is one of the highest shrinking categories for dollar stores and convenience stores. It falls back on the ease of resale. Using an Alpha Keeper may sound a bit silly, however it you are truly going to prevent shoplifting, shampoo protection should be a part of that strategy.
4. Deodorant
I’ve had cases where boosters would literally, empty out my entire shelf of deodorant and run out the front door. The market for this product is huge! Common theme today… but the ease of resale makes this another prime target for thieves; and a great candidate for Alpha Keepers.
5. Electronic Toothbrushes
No, a thief isn’t too concerned with proper hygiene, but they are concerned with stealing your inventory. These items have steadily grown in popularity over the past few years. There high retail price coupled with a demand for the product has opened up a huge market for criminal to resell their stolen goods. If not protected, these items will most certainly be carted out of your store.
Over the past year, I’ve worked theft cases where information led us to resellers. Most of these individuals would mask their illicit activities behind a computer and keyboard, but there was on case where I found a store, in the most un-suspecting place; a suburban home. The homeowner was recruiting boosters to steal the 5 items above (in addition to several others). There was a bedroom in the house that was converted to a mini-shopping center, complete with racks and peg hooks. Everyone from the neighborhood would come “shop”. Boosters were able to steal this product from local stores, as they were not secured in any way. That should be a firm reminder that to prevent shoplifting, Alpha Keepers should be a part of your store’s product protection strategy.
For more information about Alpha Keepers contact us or call 1.770.426.0547.
I’ve not run into a product more versatile than the line of Alpha Keepers. There are dozens upon dozens of sizes, shapes, and styles that will fit just about any product out there. I’ve combed through and compiled a list of 20 products that your store should be protecting in this 4 part series.
1. Razor Blades
Razors and razor blades come in at #1 on the list. These are an incredible hot item across the spectrum of retail stores. It doesn’t matter if you are a large chain, a small pharmacy or somewhere in-between. Blades are expensive, which opens up a large “black market” for them. Boosters are able to easily resell them through fences, flea markets, and online sites such as Craigslist or eBay. The best solution to this problem is the use of an Alpha Keeper, hands down. By securing your goods here, you can almost bet that thieves will move on to a less secured store.
2. Cologne and perfume
This category is a close 2nd to razor blades, but proves to be a bit more difficult for the retailer. You almost certainly need prevent shoplifting, as there are an endless supply of high theft/high in-demand products. Again, due to the ease of resell, and how easily concealable the product is, it becomes a prime target for boosters. Securing the product in a keeper allows you to fully merchandise the product, all while protecting your inventory.
3. Shampoo
While there aren’t that many bottles of shampoo out there that retail over $10, you’d probably be surprised just how commonly it’s stolen. This is one of the highest shrinking categories for dollar stores and convenience stores. It falls back on the ease of resale. Using an Alpha Keeper may sound a bit silly, however it you are truly going to prevent shoplifting, shampoo protection should be a part of that strategy.
4. Deodorant
I’ve had cases where boosters would literally, empty out my entire shelf of deodorant and run out the front door. The market for this product is huge! Common theme today… but the ease of resale makes this another prime target for thieves; and a great candidate for Alpha Keepers.
5. Electronic Toothbrushes
No, a thief isn’t too concerned with proper hygiene, but they are concerned with stealing your inventory. These items have steadily grown in popularity over the past few years. There high retail price coupled with a demand for the product has opened up a huge market for criminal to resell their stolen goods. If not protected, these items will most certainly be carted out of your store.
Over the past year, I’ve worked theft cases where information led us to resellers. Most of these individuals would mask their illicit activities behind a computer and keyboard, but there was on case where I found a store, in the most un-suspecting place; a suburban home. The homeowner was recruiting boosters to steal the 5 items above (in addition to several others). There was a bedroom in the house that was converted to a mini-shopping center, complete with racks and peg hooks. Everyone from the neighborhood would come “shop”. Boosters were able to steal this product from local stores, as they were not secured in any way. That should be a firm reminder that to prevent shoplifting, Alpha Keepers should be a part of your store’s product protection strategy.
For more information about Alpha Keepers contact us or call 1.770.426.0547.
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Protect Your Paperless Check In Devices
The president has issued the challenge for doctor’s offices to go digital. This will make sharing patient records among different doctors much easier and more streamlined so that everyone is getting the same information and a more consistent message. Some technology makers have taken this to the next level by adding an option for paperless check in as well. The problem for many offices, however, is that these are major investments and the safety and security of these electronic tablets is paramount. That’s why some new anti-theft devices for the medical field have been developed. You’ve likely seen these devices being used at retailers, but with the N10 Antenna, your patients would probably never even know it is there. You would need an additional tool, like Alpha Thunder Tags, attached to the tablets in order to trigger the alarm.
First, let’s look at the benefits of a paperless check in system. First of all, there’s no clipboard full of redundant papers for the patient to fill in. The staff doesn’t have to keep up with ink pens being available for each clip board user either. The patient could go sit in the lobby with the tablet, fill in all the pertinent information, and be done much quicker. This would be a major time-saver and help the office stay on schedule. Plus, if the office was behind on the day’s workload, the patient would be less likely to complain about them being behind if they were able to utilize the tablets once they had completed all their registration tasks. They could check and respond to their emails or just browse the internet. If they had children in tow, or if the children were the patients, they could watch videos or even play games to keep them occupied. (Open internet use may not be available with all devices, but some of the makers of this system do offer this as an option.)
Now of course, these tablets have to be maintained and kept secure. The tablets themselves are very expensive and the office obviously can’t afford to constantly replace them, so there must be safeguards in place. This is where those tools for the medical field I wrote about earlier can come into play. First the N10 Antenna is sleek, compact, and designed for small spaces. The detection ability is still just as powerful, and the office’s tablets will be under constant unseen surveillance. The other tool that the office would need to pair with the N10 Antenna is the Alpha Thunder Tag. These are small and versatile and they have more than one alarm level. Here’s how it works: If a patient were to accidentally (or purposefully) attempt to leave with the paperless check in tablet, the N10 Antenna will alarm (caused by the technology embedded in the Alpha Thunder Tag). This should be enough of a deterrent to convince the person to come back and return the tablet to the desk. However, if they go ahead and walk out the door with the tablet, the Alpha Thunder Tag will self-alarm at that point, and continue to sound to alert staff to its location.
For more information on these and more options to protect your office electronics, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
The president has issued the challenge for doctor’s offices to go digital. This will make sharing patient records among different doctors much easier and more streamlined so that everyone is getting the same information and a more consistent message. Some technology makers have taken this to the next level by adding an option for paperless check in as well. The problem for many offices, however, is that these are major investments and the safety and security of these electronic tablets is paramount. That’s why some new anti-theft devices for the medical field have been developed. You’ve likely seen these devices being used at retailers, but with the N10 Antenna, your patients would probably never even know it is there. You would need an additional tool, like Alpha Thunder Tags, attached to the tablets in order to trigger the alarm.
First, let’s look at the benefits of a paperless check in system.
First of all, there’s no clipboard full of redundant papers for the patient to fill in. The staff doesn’t have to keep up with ink pens being available for each clip board user either. The patient could go sit in the lobby with the tablet, fill in all the pertinent information, and be done much quicker. This would be a major time-saver and help the office stay on schedule. Plus, if the office was behind on the day’s workload, the patient would be less likely to complain about them being behind if they were able to utilize the tablets once they had completed all their registration tasks. They could check and respond to their emails or just browse the internet. If they had children in tow, or if the children were the patients, they could watch videos or even play games to keep them occupied. (Open internet use may not be available with all devices, but some of the makers of this system do offer this as an option.)
Now of course, these tablets have to be maintained and kept secure. The tablets themselves are very expensive and the office obviously can’t afford to constantly replace them, so there must be safeguards in place. This is where those tools for the medical field I wrote about earlier can come into play. First the N10 Antenna is sleek, compact, and designed for small spaces. The detection ability is still just as powerful, and the office’s tablets will be under constant unseen surveillance. The other tool that the office would need to pair with the N10 Antenna is the Alpha Thunder Tag. These are small and versatile and they have more than one alarm level. Here’s how it works: If a patient were to accidentally (or purposefully) attempt to leave with the paperless check in tablet, the N10 Antenna will alarm (caused by the technology embedded in the Alpha Thunder Tag). This should be enough of a deterrent to convince the person to come back and return the tablet to the desk. However, if they go ahead and walk out the door with the tablet, the Alpha Thunder Tag will self-alarm at that point, and continue to sound to alert staff to its location.
For more information on these and more options to protect your office electronics, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
