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How do I promote my CCTV business?
The steps have been curated with ideas and inputs from some of the most successful CCTV camera installation business owners.
- Learn the Trade.
- Types of CCTV Camera.
- Do Some Market Research.
- Naming Your Business.
- Arranging Finance.
- Choosing The Location.
- Making Your CCTV Installation Business Legally Compliant.
Is it illegal to release CCTV?
The only footage that is allowed to be released is if it’s to identify someone for purposes requested by the police. Once CCTV has been requested from the police, the operator must abide by the Data Protection Act to ensure that this footage is safe and secure and not handed to anyone other.
What is the value of video surveillance?
Video surveillance systems protect employees both directly and indirectly. Set up video cameras in company parking lots and outside the building to record criminal activity and allow company security officers to insure that employees reach their vehicles safely.
Who can view CCTV?
Who can view CCTV footage? All footage should be secured by a nominated data controller. They need to ensure that nobody else views the video data, without good reason to do so. Anybody who has been caught on camera has the right to see the footage, in which they are identifiable.
Why do businesses need CCTV?
Installing a closed-circuit television (CCTV) system is an effective measure to increase the security of a business site and also to improve the efficiency and performance of a business’s operations. In summary, a CCTV system benefits a business by: Deterring theft. Deterring vandalism.
Why CCTV is important for business?
Closed circuit television cameras are now an integral part of business security systems to keep the business premises protected from the threats of vandalism and theft. Since the cameras come with recording systems, it can lower the costs of protecting assets.
Is watching CCTV staff illegal?
An employer can monitor their CCTV cameras from anywhere, but they must adhere to data protection law in doing so. If they installed cameras and started monitoring them from anywhere without letting employees know, they would almost certainly be breaking the law.
Can you show CCTV to customers?
Yes. Regardless of the reason why monitoring has been implemented, staff must be informed that they are being recorded. If you choose not to inform them then, depending on the location of the cameras, you could be violating their right to privacy under the Human Rights Act 1998.
What are the disadvantages of CCTV?
A primary disadvantage of a CCTV camera is the issue of intrusion of privacy. Your employees and customers may object to being filmed under constant surveillance. It may cause employees to feel like you don’t trust them, which is never a good dynamic. Another disadvantage of CCTV cameras is the cost.
How do I convince my clients to upgrade to HD CCTV?
Contact your clients and offer them an HD CCTV seminar, private demo, educational brochure/pamphlet or direct them to a special HD info page on your website. Also, make them an irresistible offer to upgrade their existing analog CCTV systems to HD.
Will you sell a boatload of CCTV systems to small businesses?
Here’s why you’ll love this promotion: It works…you’ll sell a boatload of CCTV systems to small businesses. You don’t need to spend a penny on advertising. You don’t need to cut your price – in fact, I encourage you to go for your full margin. You don’t need to find prospects – others will find them for you.
Why should you upgrade your analog CCTV to HD?
It’s a great strategy to go back to your existing client base and upgrade their analog CCTV systems with HD. It’s always easier to go back to your existing client base, that know, like and trust you, to generate additional revenue for your security business.
Should you sell security systems door-to-door?
If you sell security systems door-to-door and no one answers the doorbell, leave a flier or, at the very least, your card. You never know when an interested customer might call you back. Ciele Edwards holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and has been a consumer advocate and credit specialist for more than 10 years.