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What makes retail security different and tougher for small businesses? You’re fighting chain-level theft with a smaller team and a tighter budget. That means your plan has to be simple and surgical: a visible EAS entrance system, protection on the few SKUs that walk most, and just enough video to validate incidents and coach staff.

Not all retail loss comes from theft. In fact, administrative error can cause significant inventory losses for your business. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), administrative and paperwork errors are responsible for up to 18.8 percent of retail shrink. Unlike shoplifting, organized retail crime (ORC) or employee theft, I see administrative error shrink as completely within the retailer’s control. By following a strict inventory control process and consistently training your employees, you can prevent administrative error from affecting your bottom line.