Security

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS PREPARATION Assess security needs (fencing, safes, alarms, guards, armed guards, vehicles). List & value equipment, supplies, & inventory. Evaluate costs & value of proprietary information, client lists, corporate strategies. Consider training of own personnel vs. Use of outside companies. Consider cost, risk & potential loss in choosing best security option. CHOOSING A VENDOR Call companies that specialize in the security option you have chosen. Consider experience & background of owners as well as personnel. Ask about their training programs. Check references of companies using the specific services you will employ. Look at proximity of their offices & facilities to their offices & facilities to your new location.
CHECKLIST	DAYS BEFORE MOVE
List & value equipment, supplies, & inventory.	90
List & value proprietary info, client lists, etc.	90
Select three best security options, call for preliminary cost info.	60
Perform cost vs. Risk analysis, choose best option.	60
Contact firms & make appointments.	60
Check references, choose company.	30
Meet with company to finalize details.	30
Have security company contact buildings owner, builder, & moving co.	30
Inform/train employees on new security.	-3
Reassess needs and costs.	-180