Why is CCTV important for business?

1. CCTV Helps prevent and deter crime

Perhaps one of the main reasons that business owners will install business CCTV cameras on their premises is their ability to help prevent and deter crime. A well-positioned CCTV camera is often all that is needed to prevent would-be criminals from stealing or damaging your property. They are also a great way to help keep your employees honest and prevent and deter wrongdoing by an employee who was perhaps considering property theft.

2. The footage can help solve crime

Another great benefit of CCTV systems and an important benefit for businesses is the ability to help solve crimes. Whether these crimes occurred within your own store, or outside, CCTV has the ability to help provide essential information that we otherwise might not have. From when the crime occurred to how many people were involved and what they look like, CCTV is invaluable for helping to solve crimes.

3. 24/7 ability to monitor your business

Constant monitoring of your business allows you to have real-time access to your cameras. This means that you can check them whenever you want to ensure that all is well and nothing is going amiss. You are also able to look back through recorded footage if you need to track down a certain incident or take a look over how the day went while you were absent. This often provides many business owners with peace of mind as well as security.

4. Allows you to monitor high-risk areas

High-risk areas can be any area that handles cash, chemicals or even high-risk substances. These are often dangerous areas where accidents can happen or areas that are tempting targets for criminals or dishonest individuals. Having the ability to keep an eye on these areas, even when you aren’t there personally is invaluable.

5. CCTV can help with decision making and information collecting

CCTV helps to deter crime. It is also an essential tool to help you with your business. CCTV can help track customer movements in store and how they are shopping. What displays and merchandising are drawing people in, what people are nearly buying and employee and customer interactions are all valuable information that your CCTV can provide.

Your CCTV can also be a great tool in the instance of employee disputes and safety. Being able to review footage to help clear up disputes or ensure your staff are safe is a huge benefit to your business.

Have you got CCTV installed?

If you live in the Newcastle region and thinking about installing a CCTV system for your business, you’ve come to the right place.

Our team of experts will be able to have your CCTV system up and running in no time at all.

Get in touch with us today either online or over the phone on 02 4922 7888 and have a chat with our professionals about why CCTV is important for your business.