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According to a report compiled by Retail Economics, the retail industry turned over a total of £394 billion worth of sales in 2019, contributing to 5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Employing 2.4 billion people and with over 300,000 retail outlets in the UK, it’s an industry that is very much in demand. Whether it’s shopping on the high street,

We’re experts in providing security services to manufacturers Manufacturing equipment can be expensive, and machinery, tools and chemicals can all be a target for theft. If you own a manufacturing business, safeguarding your premises is vital, especially if downtime or loss of productivity can result in missed deadlines and financial losses. We work with many manufacturers in the area to

Protect your business with security services for leisure and recreation before ‘the boom’ According to a report by Mintel, the British public are forecast to spend £141 billion on leisure activities by 2022. With consumer habits changing, we appreciate that for those working in the leisure and recreation industry, meeting your customers’ demands is your number one priority. But with

Trusted security services for construction sites Construction sites are a hot-bed of activity during the day. But once the site shuts down and employees head home, how do you make sure your equipment and materials are protected? Theft or vandalism can add costly delays to construction projects, cutting into profit margins and making your site unsafe for workers. Deploying cost-effective

Are you still thinking about hiring a security services provider?  For those who are new to business security services, the thought of putting your trust in someone else can be daunting, but with KeyPlus you don’t need to worry. Professionally trained staff  The stereotype of security officers sitting in an office, eating donuts and falling asleep couldn’t be further from

Are you still using employees as Key Holders?  One of the biggest misconceptions about key holding services it that it’s cheaper and easier to use employees as key holders than using a professional key holding company. But have you ever stopped to think about the implications this may have? “It’s the easiest option…” A lot of businesses think using employees

Security myths busted! Are your current security measures more effective than a professional security service?  We speak to plenty of clients who think their businesses are already as secure as they can be. But as a professional security service provider, we know there’s always more that can be done. Read these popular security myths and find out why you need

Think security services cost a lot? Think again…  When it comes to business security, you’d be forgiven for thinking they cost a lot. In fact, the majority of clients we meet are surprised by how little it can cost to protect their business. On average, our clients spend approximately £500 per year on Key Holding and Alarm Response call-out fees.

Ready to make some changes to your business security strategy this Easter? Even small changes can make a big difference! Here are 5 cracking ways to improve your security and help keep your business safe. 1. Spring clean If you have CCTV installed, give it a spring clean! Make sure your cameras are unobstructed and away from growing foliage so

What does SIA mean?  SIA is an acronym for the Security Industry Authority – a national organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry. An independent body who report to the Home Secretary, their remit covers the whole of the United Kingdom. What do the SIA do?  The SIA have two main duties. The first is the compulsory licensing of

What is Home Response? Our Home Response service is designed to keep your property safe. With domestic burglary rates increasing, adding an additional layer of security to your home is a sensible move. As an Approved Contractor for the Security Industry Authority (SIA), we provide a range of solutions to those looking for a professional and effective Home Response service.

What is Alarm Response?  Alarm Response is a service put in place to respond to alarm activations at your business premises on your behalf. As a local business employing local people with extensive local knowledge, our fast and reliable service means we can respond to an activation in just 18 minutes on average. Less than half the time it might

What is Key Holding? Quite simply, it’s key holding service which works to increase security, save you time and money and give you (and your employees) peace of mind. How does it work? We hold a spare set of keys to your business premises. These keys are coded anonymously, sealed and secured within our 24-hour key safes. Only released under

KeyPlus Awarded New ISO Accreditations Every day, thousands of lives are lost due to accidents in the workplace or from work-related diseases. These deaths could – and should – be prevented. ISO 45001, a standard from the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), aims to help businesses do just that. Providing a framework to help improve employee safety, reduce risks in

What are mobile patrols? Mobile patrols are randomly timed internal and external foot patrols put in place to help protect your business. A more cost-effective solution than a static security guard, mobile patrols can take place day and/or night, 365 days a year. A visible deterrent to anyone who may be watching your business premises, our mobile patrols are tailored

KeyPlus awarded £1m security contract for Lancashire County Council We’re delighted to have been awarded a major security contract to provide services to Lancashire County Council. The 4-year tender, will see the company providing security services for several hundred sites owned/managed by the council including schools, academies and premises of local significance. Founded in 2008, KeyPlus have become a trusted

Top tips for keeping your business security in 2019  With the New Year upon us, it’s a great time to reflect on things to change or improve during the next 12 months. Whether you’re a new business or a well-established company, we’ve put together 5 New Year’s resolutions for your business security in 2019. Light it up Deter would-be intruders

Avoid the festive felons Analysis of crime statistics from the financial year 2016/2017 has revealed that the number of robberies, burglaries and thefts committed over the Christmas holidays are soaring. Each day of the two-week festive period, festive felons committed on average 448 burglaries, 65 robberies and 1,082 thefts – an increase of over 20% from the previous year. Combined