Cash Handling and Retail Security
Cash is a target. Basic steps reduce risk.
Cash Handling
- Limit in drawer – Move excess to safe regularly
- Two people – For counting, opening, closing
- Deposit – Bank daily or frequently
- Record – Every sale, reconcile daily
Physical Security
- CCTV – Deters and helps investigate
- Lighting – Well-lit shop
- Lock – Safe, cupboards for high-value
- Alarm – When closed
Internal
- Hire carefully – Reference check
- Rotate – Don’t let one person control everything
- Audit – Surprise counts, reconciliation
Stockkeeper records sales so you can spot discrepancies. Join the waitlist.