When you run a business, there’s a lot to think about – from admin work to daily operations, managing your team, and of course opening and closing at the start and end of each day.
One area of business that often creates a great deal of hassle and stress is keyholding – that is, deciding on which employees will be responsible for responding to alarms and activations, managing the alarm system, and ensuring that all security is in place to protect the business and its assets.
However, appointing a keyholder is just step one. Once appointed, you need to ensure that they are trained, confident when using the system, and trustworthy. And that’s before you consider the need to replace any keyholder who you train, only to have them leave the business.
The alternative, and one which many businesses are choosing, is to engage the services of a professional keyholding company in London or further afield. And to help you decide what’s right for your business, in this article, we’re sharing just three of the benefits of appointing a professional keyholder.
1. Consistency in Managing the Response to an Alarm Activation
The more individuals you have as keyholders in the business, the more risk there is that protocol won’t be followed and that routines will be broken. Having said that, you can’t expect the same individual to be on hand to respond to every incident.
When you appoint a keyholder company, not only are your keys kept safe in line with business regulations, but the response is always managed by an experienced team with access to rapid response units, security units, and more. Being able to anticipate a break-in or alarm activation is impossible – but a keyholding company will ensure that you can always guarantee a smooth and efficient response.
2. Coordination in Light of Damage or Issues
If an alarm is activated or a break-in is reported, it’s important that police calls, security units, and repair contractors are all cohesively coordinated. This is crucial to achieving an efficient and cohesive response to any kind of issue in your business premises, collecting the information that authorities may require while also reinstating the security of the business and its assets.
3. Reliable and Trustworthy Business Protection
All of the above services can only be effectively carried out by a company that is reliable and trustworthy. When you appoint a professional keyholder, you ensure that every stakeholder in the business is kept in the loop with regular reporting and that your business keys will be kept safe and secure according to industry standards.
All of these benefits, combined with the simple fact that outsourcing keyholding removes the need for in-house training and coordination, make this a no-brainer for businesses that have an onsite presence or retail environment to look after. For more information on how keyholding could support your business endeavours, get in touch with your local provider.