But unfortunately, all too often it’s not something at the top of the agenda. And with new challenges continually being faced due to the current cost-of-living crisis means that organisations everywhere (including those who’ve prioritised security solutions previously) are now seeking ways to further reduce their outgoings.

Our Contracts Manager, Wayne Hopkinson, believes that even in this current cost-cutting environment, employers shouldn’t overlook the very real value of investing in security solutions (and the very real risks if they’re not implemented appropriately). Instead, he says that they should be asking themselves: can I afford to be without, should the worst happen?

Here, he answers some of our FAQs to help you decide if (and what) security solutions would perfectly complement you and your team:

What security solutions can BWG support with?

“At Business Watch Guarding, we’re proud to provide a truly comprehensive service offering – ensuring that, with our support, you can completely protect your business, your employees, and its contents.

“We work with business owners to conduct a free security audit to highlight any areas of vulnerability or gaps in their existing processes, as well as propose a bespoke security solutions plan to meet their personal corporate needs (and to remedy these potential weaknesses).

“Our services include:

• Key-holding and alarm response
• Mobile patrol
• Open and lock services
• On-the-ground security guards and officers
• Reception and concierge
• Assisted response

“It’s unlikely that one company will need all of the above, but a strong, robust and reliable security solutions plan will consist of a personalised combination to ensure that they’re totally safe and secure, should the worst ever happen.”

How does BWG support Shropshire-based businesses?

“Our HQ is located in central Telford, meaning that our guards and security officers can quickly be at a customer’s site. In fact, we pride ourselves on our average response time of 24 minutes. And, with multiple clients and sites across Shropshire, our team is regularly on-the-move and would be able to attend to any alarm or situation quickly and efficiently.

“Our entire workforce is local, meaning they boast an unrivalled knowledge of the Shropshire area – so they won’t get flustered in the event of a road closure or change of route required, for example.

“Plus, each and every member has on-the-job experience and is always available at the end of the phone. There are no call centres or hoops to jump through here.”

What are your top three takeaways for businesses seeking security services support?

“Firstly, work with a security provider to conduct a complete audit of your premises – many companies will offer this for free with no-strings-attached. In the first instance, this will highlight what provisions you already have in place, as well as identify any areas of vulnerability that should be addressed.

“Secondly, I’d encourage you to do your research about any potential security services providers before signing on the dotted line. To help you get started, we’ve put together a few initial questions that you should be asking: