As a member of the jewelry industry, you have a responsibility to protect your business 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

However, with so much focus on your business, have you neglected the security of your home? With off-premises dollar losses rising according to the Jewelers Security Alliance, home security tips for jewelers should now be a staple in your security plan.

Criminal activity usually captivates mainstream media outlets for all the wrong reasons. This is especially true when it comes to crimes against the jewelry industry, where extravagant heists and daring robberies seem like something you would see from Hollywood.

Unfortunately, these occurrences are very real and have adverse impacts that last long after they are reported.

It’s 9 o’clock on a Saturday and a not-so-regular crowd shuffles in. What would you do and how would the rest of your coworkers react when confronted with suspicious individuals or behaviors?

If you’ve been trained to spot these incidents as they occur, but are still unsure or indecisive about the correct actions to take, your business could be at a higher risk of facing a loss.

As someone dedicated to jewelry and the jewelry industry, you may frequently find yourself away from home. But consider the value of what may be at your home:

Back in 2012 when AT&T announced that they would upgrade their networks and completely phase out their 2G services, the notice was taken with a slight shrug of the shoulders. After all, the sunset wouldn’t officially take place until January 2017.