Almost everyone owns a smartphone today. You can check your email, watch podcasts, even join a video call all from your phone. Did you know that your mobile device can also be your eyes and ears when you are away from your wireless retail store? You can’t be everywhere at once but using a managed video solution with a mobile app gives you complete visibility in all your locations.
Business Has Changed
With employee shortages, extra hygienic requirements, and increased curbside orders, businesses today are finding that the old operational rules don’t work. Wireless retail stores are no exception and are still recovering after intermittent shutdowns and inventory shortages. Wireless retail store managers and owners must discover a better way to succeed in this new business climate.
Do More with Less
Many retail stores are navigating the dual impact of fewer employees and increased curbside business in addition to walk-in customers. How can you serve in-person customers as well as remote customers with fewer people? You need to rely on technology to supplement the gaps in staff. Your video surveillance system can be your eyes and ears in the store. How? Consider a cloud-based, mobile-friendly video surveillance solution for these three reasons:
1) Cloud-based Surveillance systems have unsurpassed storage and quality of video options and will consequently provide more clear footage for your review and training purposes.
2) Flexible set up and use – you select the storage plan and digital quality required based on your specific needs. With a managed video surveillance solution, you should have the power to:
- Support many users who can view by laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc. This creates better communication across your business and between staff accordingly.
- Access live feeds or recorded segments. Managed video surveillance systems have the option to share selected clips with management or staff.
- Watch several camera views at once for the highest visibility of interactions in your wireless store.
3) There is no added equipment expense, no maintenance, and a low possibility of damage to the system.
These features are beneficial for multiple locations for managers and owners who can’t be at each location simultaneously.
Keeping these tips in mind will help you make an informed decision regarding a managed video solution and therefore improve the daily operation of your retail store(s).
Use Mobile Device for Training Opportunities
“Employee tracking using a surveillance system isn’t limited to recording theft alone. Using the right equipment will let you know what your employees do.“ (Mobile Video Guard)
Send video clips of suspected staff theft or impropriety directly to the wireless retail store staff involved. This can either serve as a warning of possible dismissal or be a training opportunity for skill improvement. Send positive staff and customer interactions as a video training tool for new staff or as an important reminder to experienced staff. When employees realize their behavior is captured on video they will subsequently perform at a higher level of professionalism. They will also think twice about theft or other unacceptable behavior.
Choose your Surveillance System Wisely
To get the best product for your money, look for fully integrated video surveillance systems like Envysion’s Video Surveillance Mobile App. This product offers cloud-based storage of your surveillance video, plus easy playback, share, and analytic tools available on-site or via mobile device to always keep on top of your store’s security.
As wireless retail store owners juggle the current shortage of employees and added complexity to their operations, managed video solutions can then be the one consistent tool that is always working on their behalf.