* When employing personnel, ensure they have valid identification documents, a work experience referral letter with contact details and a current bank account.
* To prevent and address business housebreaking, install as many security features as possible to deter criminals. Employ a PSIRA-accredited security company.
* Keep the premises well-illuminated and implement some form of entrance and exit control, ensuring people can be clearly identified.
* Try to avoid the accumulation of large amounts of cash in cash registers by using drop-safes. Take special precautions with regards to the handling and transporting of cash and stagger cash-ups.
– erinh@dbn.caxton.co.za