In all 50 States, anyone under the age of 21 is forbidden from purchasing or publicly possessing drinking alcohol. This does not mean it’s illegal to drink – anyone under 21 just can’t buy it, nor walk around with it. At the same time, some states even extend the law to prohibit consumption in most […]
Private security teams work in a variety of capacities, from occasional stints to round-the-clock, 24/7 guardianship. Each business or private venture determines its specific needs, hiring private security guards accordingly. For those who do not wish to hire full time and/or long term, a different model is an option: Train in-house on as many aspects […]
Homecoming, Winter Ball, Sadie Hawkins, Prom. High school dances are de rigueur in the United States. While the students excitedly ready for the dances – the date, the outfit, the carnation – parents often bite their nails from worry. How can I trust their date? How can I trust other students? Dances are not during […]
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides more people with healthcare coverage, making them more likely to access care. This translates into higher intake numbers at medical care centers, from private clinics to large-scale hospitals. Consequently, medical staffs are charged with heavier workloads that are already being redistributed – for example, nurse practitioners might write prescriptions […]
It’s obvious why a large store, full of hot-ticket items, needs round-the-clock, top-notch private security. But what about the local, corner store, whose average item’s price is $3.00, and its highest-priced item is $25? Wouldn’t the money spent on a private security guard offset any petty shoplifting? This question is certainly worth asking, because after […]
Are private security personnel necessary for all types of businesses, or are a security alarm and camera enough? This is a question many small businesses find themselves asking. Here are some guidelines to determine your own needs for live personal security guards versus just installing a security alarm and/or security camera system. 1. Ability to […]
As a business owner, you are keen to ensure your bottom line is as solid as it can be. Understandably, if you forked out extra expenses during the holidays, come January 2nd, you’re eager to calculate how you can scale back to a budget which reflects the non-holiday months. As such, you find yourself wondering […]
Q. Is it really necessary to hire professional private security guards for my store, or is it enough to just hire anyone? A. Retailers often wonder what the advantages and benefits are from hiring professional private security personnel versus just paying anyone to do the job. In order to assess whether just anyone would serve […]
You’re in retail, and you’re trying to see where you can cut costs. Can we simplify the décor in the shop window, and still entice people to come in? Perhaps the floor plan is too large for our merchandise, and we can rent out 1/3 of our space? And truly, do we really need a […]