Theft (defined the Jewelers' Security Alliance as the taking of property without force or fear) is like the Trojan Horse of crimes in the jewelry industry.
History buffs know what I'm talking about. The heavily-secured fortress of a jewelry business gets compromised by a small army of savvy thieves disguised as customers.
Do you know what the weakest spot in your security is?
Whether you have a firm answer or not, chances are criminals could probably recognize it fairly quickly. When they do, they'll go along a path of least resistance to exploit it.
State-of-the-art security systems are great crime deterrents at both your home and business, but as many in the jeweler industry know, these gadgets are can be costly.
How important is it to you that your business’s operating costs are in check?
In order to turn a profit, business owners need to do more than just close sales – they need to keep expenses to a minimum. While virtually all businesses focus on direct material, direct labor, and basic overhead costs, jewelers have the unique responsibility of protecting extremely valuable merchandise from being lost or stolen.
Sledgehammers and weapons. Broken glass. Dozens of luxury watches. Gone in 60 seconds.
It all happens so fast, sometimes the most prepared jewelers can fall victim to a smash-and-grab robbery.
Even with a solid overall security program, rarely is any jeweler without a point of weakness. For some, this weakness happens to be jewelry showcases — which are also the last lines of defense in the event of a smash-and-grab.
