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Bodyguard Associations Security Secrets For Every Business Owner

By Dr Mark Yates

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Every business owner can raise their bottom line & seriously increase their profitability if they just implement some of the bodyguard associations best kept security secrets. Business owners often shy away from adopting profit producing security countermeasures because consultants baffle them with technological voodoo & black magic. Although the concept of 100% security is a myth, there are cost effective counter measures to minimise your risks.


Bodyguard Associations Security Secrets # 1 Trust No-One

Every security officer knows you should trust no-one, no matter who told you unless it sits comfortably with your own logic.

If you are receiving nuisance telephone calls, invest into a caller ID option and a combined recording machine on your telephone. This is a cheap security product investment.

Be very careful opening incoming mail. Look out for the seven security S's

1. Size.

2. Shape.

3. Sender.

4. Stamp.

5. Seal.

6. Stain.

7. Smell.

Bodyguard Associations Security Secrets # 2 Identity Theft

The bodyguard association advises every business owner to photo copy every important document, card etc in your purse, wallet or handbag. i.e. credit & debit cards. List the telephone contact numbers for every document & file away somewhere safe.

It's good security practice to always cross shred, then burn any personal information contained in mail that normally goes in your trash can.

In most cases, if you place security sensor lights around your residence or office burglars will visit a softer target somewhere else.

Bodyguard Associations Security Secrets # 3 Car Jacking

Every business owner should take note that serious security professionals lock all doors in their vehicle while traveling.

The bodyguard association advises your should never drive into a parking space. It's good security to always reverse into it.

If someone bumps, knocks or scratches your vehicle, never leave your car unlocked or leave the engine running while you exit to discuss details with the perpetrator.

In keeping with best security practice when stationary at traffic lights, stop approximately ten feet away from the vehicle in front and ensure you can clearly see the rear wheels of that vehicle.

Bodyguard Associations Security Secrets # 4 Counter Stalking

Be aware and confident of your surroundings. Good observation skills minimise security risks.

The bodyguard association recommends if you are visiting a stranger for the first time, it makes good security sense to pre-document as much information about the person & the meeting and leave it available to someone you trust. If possible always take someone with you for a first stranger meeting.

If you are being harassed or stalked its good security practice to keep a log sheet of each time he/she contacts you, include date, time, location etc.

Log every single security related incident that happens to you into a chronological incident diary, no matter how trivial it may appear.

Report every incident relating to any security breach, and follow up with a written complaint. Log every incident precisely as it happened into a chronological incident diary for future evidence.

It makes good security sense to always carry a small panic alarm whenever walking out alone.

Every business owner should learn to trust their gut reaction. If something doesn't feel quite right, then from a security perspective it probably isn't.

Bodyguard Associations Security Secrets # 5 Threat Management

A business owner should know that to manage anything related to security successfully, you need to understand that the facts are not necessarily the same as the truth.

Every business owner should have a business continuity plan in place. This facilitates best security practice and ensures a smooth working transition after a critical incident.

The bodyguard association recommends the following security advice. Close It. Lock It. Check it. Good security practitioners get into the habit of ensuring all residence doors & windows are locked before going to bed or before leaving the building. Never leave your house, office or car keys within 10 meters of a door or window. Up to 25% of burglaries occur as a result of unlocked doors & windows.

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