If you are considering starting your new business as part of a new year’s venture, then you will be keen to learn as much value information as possible in the early stages.
There is a lot involved in running your own business. You can speak to financial advisors and banks about monetary investments that you will need to make, but there are often smaller details that get overlooked.
Protection and security are two very important words in business. These can range from thinking of ways to protect your brand, to thinking about the best ways to secure and protect your office space.
After receiving your first startup loan and getting things off the ground, a lot of time and money goes into creating your initial offices. You want them to be welcoming, airy and bright for your staff to work in.
Sadly, some people often get far too carried away with the office design aspects of their business and forget about the little things that make a business secure and safe.
It is important to ensure that whenever you run your business from, you have enough products that protect against fires to keep yourself and your staff safe. Do you have the below on the premises?
Fireproof blankets
Fire Bucket
Fire extinguisher
First aid kits
These should be on hand at all times, along with ensuring that your place of business receives the correct boiler checks and carbon monoxide reader checks.
If you employ staff, they should all be educated on the correct procedure for when a fire breaks out. The exits should also be clearly marked in case of an emergency. You should also make sure that:
The fire services are called.
A leader is appointed who will give out instructions when the fire alarm sounds.
Everyone is prepped on what action to take upon discovering a fire.
There is a clearly outlined assembly meeting place.
A roll call is taken to check that everyone has exited the building safely.
Staff and employers are clearly briefed on what to in the aftermath of a fire.
First aid kits are accessible for any injuries.
Ambulances are called if a serious injury is suspected.
From a security point of view, you should also make sure that you have the proper alarm systems, and that only trusted staff members are given key holder responsibilities.
Your offices can still maintain a stylish interior and exterior whilst having security measures installed. You can get non-intrusive security lighting that serves its purpose, but doesn’t scrimp on style in the process.
Add an additional layer of safety for your staff, by ensuring that all fittings and fixtures are professionally installed. Just because you will have registered for insurance, it doesn’t mean you’ll want to use it.
Flooring and carpets should be properly stuck down and 100% secure. Accidents can and do happen regularly in the workplace so ensure that you are not responsible for someone else’s misfortune.
Always consult professional advice if you are in the process of protecting your business premises. You will be given many more clear and informative instructions.
