10/1/15 - Emergency Planning: Civil Disturbances - Cannabis Business Executive

Civil disturbances are also potential risks for most businesses, but even more of a risk for high value businesses because they are usually the first targeted by looters.

 

 

8/17/15 - Emergency Planning: Natural Disasters - National Pawnbroker Magazine

In this two-part series, we look at the importance of developing an emergency plan and the basic steps to take in either a natural or human-created emergency. 

 

 

8/13/15 - Perspective of the Bravo EyesOn Integration - Bravo

A lot of business owners have the idea you need to catch something bad but really, you should be designing a loss prevention program so that you don’t have to catch them in the first place. 

 

 

4/24/15 -  Security Product Review: Virtual Guard - The Herb Courier

Virtual guard systems are technology that never sleep or eat, and are typically more accurate than human observation. A laser scan detector, Redscan simulates someone being present and actively monitoring an area. 

 

 

4/16/15 - 5 Expert Loss Prevention Tips - National Hardware Industry Edge 

Rooting out shoplifters is definitely challenging, but crucial for your bottom line. We turned to a loss prevention expert for help. 

 

 

4/07/15 - Avoid Losing Your Firearms Business - Today's Pawnbroker

A strong operational plan will make ATF audits less stressful. 

 

 

3/9/15 - Safes – Your last line of Defense - Cannabis Business Executive

THERE ARE NO WRONG SAFES….JUST WRONG SAFE APPLICATIONS. 

 

 

2/18/15 - Business Intelligence in the Video Age - Cannabis Business Executive

Business Intelligence systems have re-engineered that process of linking video with vital store activity and having it available real-time and neatly indexed. The result is  a ‘game changing” because every transaction, all weighing activity, even each person who walks through the door can be recalled instantly and viewed.

 

 

2/11/15 - Who Built Your House? - Cannabis Business Executive

In an effort to save money, or because they are not aware of a cost-responsible alternative, many business owners attempt to design their own security system or ask local law enforcement for a security assessment.

 

 

2/10/15 - Put it in Writing - National Pawnbroker Magazine

As a business owner, it’s very important to have written policies and procedures to grow and protect your business.  

A well-planned and maintained policy and procedure manual will greatly facilitate the growth of your business.

 

 

1/1/15 - Who's Watching the Store? - National Association of Convenience Stores & Cannabis Business Executive

Security basics haven't changed much over the years. It's just a matter of how carefully owners follow those basics. That's reality. Not perception.

 

 

12/30/14 - On The Lookout: Retail Sercurity - Electrical Contractor Magazine

There is an opportunity for the contractor to go beyond the role of just running cable and conduit and to become a partner to the retailer in designing a system of IP-enabled cameras and DVRs that will help the retailer to prevent loss.

 

 

 

12/17/14 - How do you begin to handle 127 armed Robberies and $1 Million in Losses? - Rolland Safe & Lock

Investing in a PawnSystem reduces the risk of armed robberies by utilizing the time delay to your advantage. 

 

 

 

11/17/14 - Making it Count: The Top 5 Inventory Mistakes  - National Pawnbroker Magazine

We see many mistakes made while conducting merchandise inventory audits and have put together a list of the top five. By eliminating these basic mistakes, your inventory audit will be much more organized and accurate.

 

 

 

11/06/14 - How I.... - Marijuana Business Magazine

Unexpected call sparks interest in the marijuana industry.

 

 

 

09/25/14 - Designing a Cannabis Security Plan - Florida Cannabis Coalition

My presentation at the Florida Cannabis Coalition Conferemce on designing a Cannabis security plan.

 

 

 

08/25/14 - Pawnsafes - Are they worth it? - National Pawnbroker Magazine

Fortunately, most pawnbrokers will never experience a jewelry loan robbery. Those who have understand the value of a PawnSafe. Would your business be able to survive a complete loss of your jewelry loan balance in a robbery?

 

 

 

07/11/14 - Loss Prevention in the Cannabis Industry - Florida Cannabis Coalition

My presentation at the Florida Cannabis Coalition Conferemce on loss prevention in the Cannabis industry.

 

 

 

07/01/14 - Developing an Emergency Action Plan - Today's Pawnbroker

A poorly designed plan — or worse, no plan at all — could likely lead to disorganization and confusion during the emergency, which may lead to injuries and higher losses.

 

 

 

06/23/14 - Why it is Important to Avoid “The Hook-Up” - Pawnlink.org

You need to be aware of external relationships with family and friends that can pressure you into breaching this trust. Poor judgment in this area can, and almost always will, cost you your job and may result in both criminal and civil charges. In these tough economic times, none of us can afford to be unemployed or have a record. It all starts with “The hook-up”. 

 

 

 

06/09/14 - Robbery Prevention in the Cannabis Industry - Marijuana Business Daily

As the industry continues to grow, so will the need for having well-defined robbery prevention and awareness programs. The good news is you don’t have to reinvent the wheel – you can apply strategies that have existed in the retail industry for years.

 

 

 

05/30/14 - Pawn Talk Live - Las Vegas - Radio interview at Las Vegas KDWN 720 AM hosted by Dave Carney and Chad Forster. The topic we discuss was emergency planning in a retail business.

 

 

 

05/19/14 - The Importance of Opening and Closing Procedures for Your Store - National Pawnbroker Magazine

Over the last few years, opening or closing robberies have become a very common tactic with robbers. All employees should take time to understand their loss prevention procedures and take the necessary precautions to protect themselves when opening or closing the store. 

 

 

 

03/07/14 - Pawn Talk Live - Las Vegas - Radio interview with KDWN host Michael Mack discussing loss prevention and security programs in pawnshops industry.  

 

 

 

03/01/14 - Our Little Secret - The 10-80-10 Loss Prevention Rule - National Pawnbroker Magazine

The 10-80-10 loss prevention rule has been around for almost as long as the pawn business itself. It is an easy rule to understand and has been used to explain other business functions such as customer service, leadership, and budgeting.

 

 

 

02/19/14 - The 1-2-3 of Surviving an Armed Robbery - Convenience Store News

Almost every day, we learn about a store being robbed. The cost to owners and insurance companies is substantial in financial losses, not even counting the loss to business revenues that may occur from adverse publicity. More alarming is the growing trend in violence during these robberies, which in some cases has led to employees and customers being seriously injured and even killed.

 

 

 

02/11/14 - Robbery Prevention – Good Customer Service  - Downing and Downing Newsletter

Robbery deterrence can encompass many proactive methods and tools. However, effective loss prevention in any business results from some critical practices and attention to detail. 

 

 

 

11/19/2013 - Secure Your Jewelry Store or Pawnshop Over the Holidays - Stebgo Metal 

The holidays are upon us and Black Friday is just a couple short weeks away. For some of our customers this year has been rough for robberies, some have been out-right dangerous.

 

 

 

11/13/2013 - Security and Safety Tips - National Pawnbroker Magazine

Security and safety awareness are especially critical during this otherwise joyous and busy time of year. Following are three key concepts focused in these areas to help everyone have a safe, secure, and happy Holiday Season, both at work and at home. 

 

 

 

10/10/2103 - Robbery Prevention, Customer Service, and Attention to Detail - LP Magazine

Keeping your customers and employees safe is not always easy. Years of experience and loss prevention studies have shown that the number one robbery prevention technique is simply good customer service, which comes as a surprise to many business owners and managers. The easiest way to ensure you are aware of your customers and that they know you are aware of them is by simply greeting them in a proactive, engaging manner. 

 

 

 

10/03/2013 - Robbery prevention rooted in exceptional customer service and attention to detail - Multibriefs

Good customer service, proper lighting, assertive signage, cleanliness and heightened awareness are proven effective measures that cost little but provide the deterrence you need in protecting your business.

 

 

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