Assess Your Risks

CRT Business Support Network

Your business is your pride and joy. It pays for your essentials and your luxuries, provides you with a home and is the result of years of hard work. This can be damaged or even destroyed by the acts of criminals so you need to ask yourself if you are being complacent in any areas. If you are, then a criminal will take advantage of this and could bring an end to your hard work.

Carrying out a crime risk assessment will help you to sleep better at night! You should look at every aspect of your business, from your premises and tools to your staff and IT. All are susceptible to the impact of crime and you should mitigate against this aspect wherever possible. It may require an initial investment but you need to protect the golden goose!

Review your premises externally and internally.
Consider insider risk as well as outside threats.
Protect tools, vehicles and equipment.
Treat online systems and business data as valuable assets.

The Premises

The condition of your premises can deter crime. Keeping the exterior tidy, locking entrances and maintaining alarms helps prevent opportunistic theft.

Theft By Staff

Not all threats come from outside. Clear policies, regular stock checks and CCTV can help deter internal theft and protect your business.

Guarding Your Tools

Tool theft is a common risk for tradespeople. Avoid leaving tools in vehicles overnight, park securely in well-lit areas and mark your equipment to help deter thieves and aid recovery.

Cyber Crime

Cybercrime is a growing threat to small businesses. Strong antivirus protection, careful email use and good online security habits help protect your data, money and reputation.

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