Should You Outsource Your Key Holding?
As a business owner, you’ll have lots of important decisions to make, but if you’re asking yourself whether you should outsource your key holding, the answer is easy… Yes! There are several reasons [...]
What You Need to Know About Lone Working
Lone working can be a valuable part of your workforce planning, but like any employee, lone workers can face hazards in the workplace which put them at risk. It might sound obvious, but [...]
Protecting Yourself from Crime in Lancashire
We’ve all seen figures stating that crime is on the rise and with news reports and social media posts about thefts, fraud and more on a daily basis, it’s no wonder we’re all [...]
What 2020 has in Store for Your Local Security Experts…
2019 was a great year for KeyPlus. From securing a contract with Lancashire County Council to expanding our reach as far as Morecambe and Bradford, our team of security experts pulled out all [...]
The Benefits of a Key Holding Company
If there’s one thing you change about your business security this year, make it your key holding policy. Whether you hold the keys yourself, or ask employees to do it for you, there [...]
How to Assess Your Business Security Needs
The start of a new year often means the start of a new ‘to-do’ list, and while there may be a whole host of things on there, reviewing your business security needs is [...]
Security-Themed Stocking Fillers
Got a partner who prefers practical gifts for Christmas? Protect your home and put a smile on their face with our security-themed stocking fillers. Patio locks Add an extra layer of security to [...]
What to Look For When Choosing a Security Services Provider
Building a business takes a lot of time and effort, so it makes sense to protect it as best you can. Hiring a security services provider is a great step towards securing your [...]
How to Stay Safe as a Lone Worker
In the UK, there are almost 6.8 million lone workers and, according to the British Crime Survey, almost 150 experience physical and verbal attacks each day. What is a lone worker? A lone [...]
What it Means to be a Living Wage Employer
As a Living Wage employer, we’re proud to support Living Wage Week, an annual celebration of the Living Wage movement. Launched in 2001, the campaign for a Living Wage was set up to [...]
Ghoulishly Good Security Tips
Halloween is almost upon us and what better way to mark the occasion by sharing some ghoulishly good security tips to help keep your business safe? Whether you’re a security whizz or looking [...]
Don’t be a zombie: Security mistakes you’re making
Dark nights and shorter days can take their toll on even the hardiest of business owners. It’s tough enough running a business but when 6am feels like the dead of night, it can [...]
National Home Security Month
28% of UK adults take no security precautions at home. This is just one of the statistics publicised as part of National Home Security Month. Launched in 2013, the awareness campaign takes place [...]
Security Services for Healthcare
Protecting healthcare organisations across Lancashire is extremely important to us. Providing essential services, pharmacies, hospitals, health centres and hospices are a lifeline to many. Sadly, despite their importance, they are still a target [...]
Security Services for Education
From arson to theft, schools can be a target for a multitude of crimes. In fact, just 5 years ago, it was reported by the BBC that over 30,000 crimes against schools were [...]
Summer Holiday Security Tips
The summer holidays are in full swing and whether you’re taking a stay-cation or visiting more tropical climes, the security of your home can play on your mind while you’re away. Although domestic [...]
Security Services for Retail
Protect your retail premises with first class security services According to the British Retail Consortium’s 2019 Retail Crime Survey, the total cost of retail crime has increased to around £900 million. Of this [...]
Security Services for Manufacturing
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 [...]
Security Services for Leisure and Recreation
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. [...]
Security Services for Construction
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 [...]
Security Myths Busted: Security Services You Can Trust
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 [...]
Security Myths Busted: Employees as Key Holders
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 [...]
Security Myths Busted: We’re Already Secure!
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. [...]
Security Myths Busted: Cost
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 [...]
5 Cracking Ways to Improve Your Business Security this Easter
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 [...]
Why Choose a Security Industry Authority Approved Contractor?
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, [...]
What is Home Response and Why Do I Need It?
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. [...]
What is Alarm Response and Why Do I Need It?
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 [...]
What is Key Holding and Why Do I Need It?
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? [...]
KeyPlus Achieve New ISO Accreditations
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, [...]
What Are Mobile Patrols and Why Do I Need Them?
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 [...]
KeyPlus Awarded £1M Security Contract
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 [...]
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business Security
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 [...]
Deter the Festive Felons this Christmas
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 [...]
How to Stay Safe and Secure This Winter
Want to stay safe and secure this winter? It’s only a matter of time before those morning frosts get thicker and the rain turns into snow. According to the Met Office, the UK [...]
The Key to a Happy Christmas?
Could we be the key to a happy Christmas? With the festive season upon us, there’s a million and one things to remember - presents, turkey, tinsel… the list can seem endless. On [...]