Previously we have written about educating your seasonal staff and taking steps to limit your vulnerability to theft by your seasonal staff. But as the employer-employee relationship changes during this age of the “gig economy”, the attitudes and interests of your temporary employees should be taken into account. As any good planner will tell you, it’s never too late to plan for the …
Most of your loss come from within
Employee Theft In the retail industry, also commonly referred to as internal theft, occurs when individuals steal from the company where they are currently employed. While other types of retail theft often garner more attention, employee theft typically causes the most damage to retailers on an annual basis, carrying the greatest financial loss and a substantial impact on the business. In …
Getting Your Sub-Par Security Out of the Bunker
FORE! That’s usually the word I yell after I hit an errant shot off the tee; or four, the number of putts it took me to sink it on hole number one. When we’re on the golf course, we typically think of the course taking shots from us. However, we don’t always think about the “four” as the number of shirts …
Unified Systems Improve Security in Sports Retail Stores
Bottom of the ninth and two outs, and your turn up to bat. You look for your bat and it’s gone? So is your helmet, and you can’t just use someone else’s equipment. You must use your own. You don’t get as juiced up when using your teammate’s stuff. What do you do? Sports retail stores must answer the same questions when …
How is your Safety Program at your Pawn Shop?
Safety may not always seem like a priority, but an accident can be costly if you’re unprepared. Being PROACTIVE is always less expensive than being REACTIVE. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to help protect both your business and your greatest assets; your employees and customers. There are myriad challenges facing small businesses and one of the largest …
Pawn Pirates, how to deal with them.
Yigal Adato is the founder of Pawn Leaders – a coaching company that helps pawnbrokers make more, stress less, and live an epic life. He was kind enough to let us post this very informational video on our website. And now that you know what a Pawn Pirate is, go into your shop and deal with any Pawn Pirates. Not only …
Are You Competing with Organized Retail Crime?
Imagine a retailer in your town…This retailer has a structural hierarchy just like yours. Some managers oversee operations and train new employees. Some employees obtain the product. Some employees price, merchandise, and sell the product. There are even employees marketing the business in the community. Imagine this retailer was selling the same product as you. They are rapidly growing, attracting …
Why it is Important to Avoid “The Hook-Up”
As an employee or representative for your company, you are given the privilege and trust to oversee merchandise and transactions alike. This is a huge responsibility and should be viewed as a show of faith by your company and managers. It is essential to be aware of external relationships with family and friends that can pressure you into breaching this …
Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
Security Tips – What to keep in mind when it’s cold out It’s getting cold out there! This year, remember that cold weather requires more than coats and scarves, you’ll also need to be prepared for security risks that are unique to the cold weather.Luckily, we’ve put together some tips to help ensure that your business operations run smoothly even …
Holiday Security – Prevent Shoplifting
The holiday season is here! Of course, we all know this is the busiest time of the year for retailers. Unfortunately, as revenue increases over the season, so do losses! The hustle and bustle of holiday chaos is the perfect atmosphere for potential shoplifting. Here’s what you can do to deter shoplifting in your store this holiday season: Train your …