The start of a new year is a great time to closely examine your business and look for potential areas of improvement. One area that you can’t afford to neglect is your business’s security. Increasing security helps protect you financially while also helping your customers to feel more comfortable using your services.

Let 2015 be the year your business became truly secure. Here are four ways to revamp your business’s security in the new year:

Upgrade Your Alarm System

A fully-functioning, modern alarm system is a necessity for any business these days. Your alarm system should include motion sensors, local emergency services connectivity, and smart technology, include remote monitoring. Call Fluent Solutions today to get an accurate assessment of your alarm system needs.

Consider Hiring Security

If your business involves large amounts of cash, high value goods, or is otherwise a target for would-be criminals, it may be worth adding a security professional to your payroll. A trained security guard will keep your business and customers safe, while also scaring off potential thieves.

Install Cameras

Cameras should be an integral part of ant brick-and-mortar business’s security approach. With Fluent Solutions, cameras can be installed along with your alarm system. Thanks to modern smart technology, you will be able to check in and keep an eye on the camera feeds even when you aren’t physically present at your business, since the cameras can be accessed by your smartphone or computer.

Clean up Your Premises

No matter how solid your internal security, if your business looks dirty and unkempt, it will signal to criminals that you don’t really care about your business. An uncared for business is typically more vulnerable to crime, since criminals assume you won’t be as vigilant. Cleaning the inside and outside of your business, removing clutter and trash, and adding bright, fresh lighting, will make a huge difference.

By upgrading your security for 2015, you and your customers will gain peace of mind that will likely translate to financial success.