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It’s been over a decade since KeyPlus was founded, and during that time, the company has grown from strength to strength. Protecting 1,100 premises across the North West, KeyPlus performed 18,000 patrol visits and responded to 5,500 alarm activations in the last year alone. Providing high quality key holding, alarm response and mobile patrol services, the Security Industry Authority Approved

Last month we received our Certificate of Approval from the Security Industry Authority confirming that we have continued to meet the requirements needed to be part of their Approved Contractor Scheme. The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is an independent organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry in the UK. They report directly to the Home Office and work to

On our last blog, we walked you through the journey of buying security services from KeyPlus, from the initial enquiry to signing the contract. Now we’re looking at 5 frequently asked questions from potential new clients to give you more insight into our services and how they work… Do you respond to fire alarms? The answer is ‘yes’! As part

If you’re looking to enlist the help of a professional security services provider, you’re in the right place! KeyPlus have been supporting businesses across the North West since 2008, working with clients from a wide range of industries. So what happens when you sign up to our services? We take a look at the journey of buying security services, from initial

The construction industry has long struggled with theft. In fact, recent statistics from insurer, Allianz Cornhill, revealed that it costs the industry around £800 million a year. A popular target for metal theft, with over 7,000 recorded per month, and plant vehicle theft, where less than 10% of vehicles are recovered, construction sites have their own unique set of issues,

According to the Office for National Statistics’ Business Register and Employment Survey, in 2019, 75,000 people in Lancashire were employed in the health and social work sector, accounting for 14.7% of the region’s working population. With so many key workers providing an essential service, it’s important to put appropriate measures in place to help keep workplaces safe so they can

We’re happy to announce that this year, we’ll sponsor Burnley-based motorbike racer, John Marsh.  Placing 5th in last year’s No Limits championship following a season of great races, Marsh will be returning to the track in 2021 to continue competing in sprint and endurance events.  Now in its eighth season, the No Limits championship continues to make its mark on

Retail has always been a prominent part of Lancashire’s economic landscape, with wholesale and retail businesses employing around 112,000 people across the region (17.6%). This makes it one of the top three sectors for employment, and although non-essential retailers in Lancashire have had to shut up shop due to the government’s lockdown measures, there is light at the end of the

As lockdown continues, it’s likely that your business premises may be open to reduced staff, or may be closed completely. This can leave your business vulnerable, but there are extra steps you can take to reduce the risk of business crime… Enlist the help of a key holding company to reduce the risk of business crime If you’re still able

Making the decision to protect your business with the help of a professional security services  provider is a real commitment, and one that is so important to get right. The company you choose to provide services such as key holding, mobile patrols and alarm response, has to be one you can trust, so to help you make the the right

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and with lockdown measures still in place, your go-to Valentine’s date night might not be an option this year. But that doesn’t mean you can’t plan something special from home – it just means you need to be a little more creative! Creativity not your forte? The KeyPlus cupid is here to help… Foodie heaven

Lancashire is a great place to live… Rolling hills are never more than a short-drive away and its proximity to Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool means big-city life isn’t out of bounds. But according to a Review of Company Foundations by Inform Direct, Lancashire isn’t just a great place to call home – it’s a great place to ‘set up shop’

With just a few more days until Christmas,  we share some top tips to help keep your business safe so you can enjoy a well-earned festive break – however you manage to celebrate this year. Before the big day… Christmas trees and decorations do help to make your business feel more festive, but remember they come with risks too –

There’s not long to go until the big day now, and Santa’s busy checking his list to see who’s been  naughty and who’s been nice. Although the festivities are in full swing in the North Pole, a little birdie told us that he’s feeling a bit unloved this year… He’s always asking people what’s on their Christmas list, but just

December is finally upon us and whether you think this year has flown by, or been a bit of a drag, one thing is certain… The countdown to Christmas is on! Although we may be celebrating a little differently this year, these home security tips should still come in handy to help you have a cracking Christmas – whatever that

Before we look at winter business security tips, did you know that according to the Office for National Statistics, in the 12 months to the year ending June 2020, there were approximately 11.5 million offences in England and Wales. While estimates show that theft and robbery fell in April and June due to lockdown restrictions, incidents of anti-social behaviour increased

Making sure your doors and windows are locked seems like a really basic security tip, but it’s surprising how many of us forget to make sure they’re fully secured. Getting into good habits doesn’t need to be hard work, it’s as simple as locking your front door the moment you get home, and making sure open windows aren’t left unattended.

We’re once again proud to support Living Wage Week, an annual celebration of the movement to pay a wage that reflects the real cost of living. The campaign launched in 2001 to tackle in-work poverty, after finding that despite working two minimum wage jobs or more, workers still struggled to make ends meet. Unlike the Government’s ‘National Living Wage’, the