{"id":7456,"date":"2018-07-05T15:00:20","date_gmt":"2018-07-05T14:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=7456"},"modified":"2022-01-07T09:21:31","modified_gmt":"2022-01-07T09:21:31","slug":"security-essentials","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"Security essentials for start-ups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Setting up an office-based small business can be very demanding, particularly if you\u2019re new to the business world. If you\u2019re in this position, you probably have a minimal budget and may not be sure which security measures you need and which ones you don\u2019t. Every organisation\u2019s security requirements are unique. However, certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-fencing-for-mental-health\/\" title=\"Why is security fencing essential for any mental health facility?\">security essentials<\/a> should help protect your business, regardless of what sector it\u2019s in or what services it offers. If you don\u2019t know what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/supplier-of-security-fencing\/\" title=\"Why you should source all your security measures from a single supplier\">security measures<\/a> to invest in, we strongly recommend these.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Permanent security fencing<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to block access to areas of your premises that might be targeted by intruders and that members of the public aren\u2019t allowed to access. You have several options for doing this: permanent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/fence\/\" title=\"What does your fence say about your business?\">fencing<\/a>, temporary fencing, and railings. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/products\/temporary-fencing\/\">Temporary fencing<\/a> is usually the cheapest option, but it may not offer the long-term security you require. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/residential-railings\/\" title=\"Caspian Wharf capped off with stylish railings\">Railings are very stylish<\/a> but may not be suitable for all businesses. Permanent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/make-long-lasting-security-fence\/\" title=\"How to Make A Long-Lasting Security Fence\">security fencing<\/a> offers a high level of long-term security and can be made to look reasonably stylish and inviting. It\u2019s also fairly affordable. Therefore it\u2019s the most balanced perimeter protection option and is the sensible choice if you\u2019re not 100% sure about your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-needs\/\" title=\"Identifying your site\u2019s unique security needs\">security needs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Pedestrian security gates<\/h2>\n<p>Even the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/install-security-fencing-early\/\" title=\"Three reasons to install security fencing early\">security fencing<\/a> is only effective when the gaps in it can be closed and locked. That\u2019s why you need to invest in lockable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-gate\/\" title=\"Choosing the right security gate for your site\">security gates<\/a>. Wider vehicular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/installing-security-gate\/\" title=\"Installing security gate may need consultation and education\">gates may be harder to secure<\/a> and maintain. Therefore, for small businesses, we recommend smaller <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/products\/358-pedestrian-gates\/\" title=\"358 Pedestrian Gates\">pedestrian gates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>3. CCTV cameras positioned to monitor entry-points<\/h2>\n<p>Every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/increased-security\/\" title=\"Why growing businesses need increased security\">business needs<\/a> CCTV cameras. They are fantastic deterrents; they can be used to spot criminals before they become a serious threat, and they can help identify and catch otherwise successful intruders. However, as a start-up owner with a limited budget, you may not be able to invest in enough cameras to cover every part of your premises. If this is the case, you don\u2019t have to fret <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/about-us\/\"  title=\"about\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">about<\/a> how many cameras you should invest in: focus on purchasing enough to cover your entry points. Remember, intruders have to use these to access your building, the same as anybody else. You can invest in more cameras later once your business is turning a steady profit.<\/p>\n<p>There are a wide variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/integrating-security-measures\/\" title=\"Integrating security measures with architectural features\">security measures<\/a> available. However, if you\u2019re a start-up owner and need to keep an eye on your budget, you should make the ones listed in today\u2019s <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blogs\/\"  title=\"blog\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">blog<\/a> entry your priority. These measures will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/protecting-your-business\/\" title=\"Protecting your business\u2026 from your own employees\">protect your business<\/a> from most would-be intruders. Here at <a data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/\">Zaun<\/a>, we offer a wide range of security fencing options, gates and CCTV cameras, so visit our <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/our-products\/\">product pages<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Setting up an office-based small business can be very demanding, particularly if you\u2019re new to the business world. If you\u2019re in this position, you probably have a minimal budget and may not be sure which security measures you need and which ones you don\u2019t. Every organisation\u2019s security requirements are unique. 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