A new law will soon require cannabis business owners take a fresh look at their video surveillance system to determine regulatory compliance. Passed in November, the Secure Equipment Act of 2021 takes aim overseas communications equipment manufacturers and their threat to national security. Under the new law, the importation, marketing, and sale of specified Chinese communications products would effectively be …
Is Your Business Protected During a Civil Unrest?
In today’s environment, civil disturbances or civil unrest are unfortunately common occurrences and businesses should be prepared for the worst-case scenario. The latest is the current protests and looting going on in Minneapolis, St. Paul, N.Y.C, Denver, and others around the nation.  According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a civil disturbance is “a civil unrest activity such as …
Is Social Media Compromising Your Security?
Everyday employees are posting tons of information on to social media that can breach your security. Here is a run-down of some innocent posts that can cost your business a loss. Safe Security In every great heist movie, the crooks find out what type of safe the business/place has. It is just as important as finding out guard or employee …
The Beginner’s Guide to Storefront Doors
The aluminum storefront door represents 95% of business’ entrance doors. It is my goal to give you a basic understanding of the parts associated with the doors, along with the terminology used to describe them. While I’m sure you know that you must crawl before you can walk, once you learn everything in this guide, you will be able to …
How is your Safety Program at your Pawn Shop?
Safety may not always seem like a priority, but an accident can be costly if you’re unprepared. Being PROACTIVE is always less expensive than being REACTIVE. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to help protect both your business and your greatest assets; your employees and customers. There are myriad challenges facing small businesses and one of the largest …
Pawn Pirates, how to deal with them.
Yigal Adato is the founder of Pawn Leaders – a coaching company that helps pawnbrokers make more, stress less, and live an epic life. He was kind enough to let us post this very informational video on our website. ​ And now that you know what a Pawn Pirate is, go into your shop and deal with any Pawn Pirates. Not only …
The Importance of Details in a Business
With an ongoing business enterprise, there are always going to be challenges in developing and retaining talent that manages and services the customers of the business. Some would argue that the single most crucial component of a successful business operation is that the entire team is pulling in the same direction and, above all, protecting the brand that provides their …