Business Security Cameras
Businesses can be difficult to run, with increasing expenses and reducing profit margins, business owners can have a very difficult time keeping their doors open. Unfortunately, these are not the only woes that affect business owners these days. In many cases, the very people who are paid hourly or salary to help the business succeed, instead are skimming profits through mistreatment of customers, wasting time, stealing product or even stealing cash. Beyond the internal business concerns, external forces also threaten the business such as vandalism and competition. Vandalism can be a surprisingly devastating expense to a business, sometimes even moreso than theft. Competition on the other had, is a constant source of trouble for businesses in a free market economy, but there are some benefits of a business security camera system when used properly, that can help set your business apart from the rest.
Employee Theft
One of the most common reasons that business owners install a security camera system, is the 
suspicion of employee theft. In many cases, the business owner might even think that they know who is stealing, but without adequate proof, it can be difficult to fire someone. A quality business security camera system, like the ones we provide, will provide quality 24 hour video coverage of the inside of your business, helping to prevent theft (by showing your employees that you are watching) and capture the culprits (by reviewing the evidence). This quick 1-2 punch can help alleviate cashflow problems that were generated by employee theft.
Equally as common, but not as easily identified "theft of time" committed by employees can also be identified and corrected quickly. "Theft of Time" can manifest itself through employees filling out timecards incorrectly, punching in their friend on-time, or simply taking extended breaks throughout the day. All of these behaviors can cost a business hundreds or thousands of dollars in payroll expenses, and without proof, can even lead to added expenses of unemployment costs when the employee is terminated. However, with quality video surveillance evidence, prosecuting and termination can be an easy task, allowing you to find employees who are truly motivated to succeed.
Customer Theft
Sadly, businesses are often a quick and easy target for a customer who is looking to get something for free, or looking for extra cash by stealing product and selling it. Business security cameras can help to deter theft, by showing customers that you are watching them, and will also provide video surveillance footage to help identify and convict the criminals as well as find vulnerabilities in a store's layout that can help a business change the product layout or security measures to help prevent future theft.
Vandalism
It goes without saying, that vandalism can cost a business hundreds or even thousands of dollars overnight. Fortunately, business security cameras can help a business owner recoup some of the costs wrought by this vandalism. Well placed security cameras are critical in providing key evidence that can be used in tracking down and incarcerating the vandals. Night vision cameras can even provide great quality video footage during the night time hours when it is pitch black.
Hidden benefits of Security Cameras
While providing video footage and preventing theft are definitely imporant benefits for a business, at Platinum CCTV we believe there are many hidden benefits to owning a business security camera system. Once your cameras are installed, you have content generating video equipment in your facility, with remote access capabilities that can be used to not only protect your business, but also provide a beneficial edge to your business over the competition. Many businesses have already begun to benefit from our business security camera systems' added video content to assist their business. Some of our Platinum CCTV business security camera systems are already being used to benefit businesses in many different industries.
Auto Repair Facilities
Many auto repair facilities are using their Platinum CCTV Security cameras to give them a competitive edge, by publishing live camera views on their website, allowing customers to see their vehicle while it is in and being repaired. This helps the shop build trust with their customers through transparent operation. Nothing is hidden, and this has assisted many of these shops in developing a great industry "buzz" and widen their client base.
Learn more about the added benefits of Security Cameras in Auto Repair Facilities
Pet Kennels
When people go on vacation, and entrust their pets to a kennel, it requires a great deal of trust. Beyond that, it is like they are leaving a member of their family behind. With one of our Alnet PC-Based DVR Systems, many kennels have been giving their customers the ability to connect in over the internet while they are on their vacation, and see their dog or cat right from their Laptop or even a Windows Mobile PDA phone or Smartphone. Now, even though their beloved pet is not with them, they can be sure that he is receiving the best attention and care. This helps seperate the best kennels from the rest.
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Day Care Centers
If leaving a pet at a kennel was difficult, then leaving your child in the care of someone else while at work everyday must be impossible. Many daycare centers have installed cameras for security and insurance purposes, but with Platinum CCTV systems, you can even use your system to provide additional benefit to your clients, allowing them to connect in and see their child, even while they are at work or on the train.
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Retail Stores
Most retail stores already have a camera system in place to help reduce and catch thieves, however, a quality camera system can also be used for monitoring customer traffic patterns to allow for better decisions when staffing, monitor employee/customer interactions to improve customer service, monitor what customers are looking at within your store to see how the displays are working and how they might be improved to increase customer interest and purchases and more.
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Manufacturing
Manufacturing facilities generally might have cameras in place to monitor the area around their building, employee traffic, and to ensure that product is not walking out the doors, but cameras can also be used on the assembly line itself. Cameras on the assembly line could be used to monitor quality control, monitor product flow, allow for on-time product production and monitoring to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process and more.
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Athletic Facilities
Professional athletes have used video footage of a game to help improve responses, monitor performance and learn from their experience since video taping was in its infancy, but now with affordable security camera systems, even high school athletic programs can help students improve their performance drastically by providing them with the same immediate feedback tools. Good quality video footage can help athletes improve their stride, swing, shot and more. Teams can watch a game to see the synergy of the team, and see gaps in their offense or defense. Game footage can even be exported to a CD or DVD to store for future use. Systems can be integrated with the buildings main security camera system, or can be used independently just for the athletic department.
Learn more about how Security Cameras can help athletes in high schools
The benefits of a quality business security camera system are endless when applied to any industry. Cameras are not just about security anymore, lets expand our horizons and make our cameras work for us.