Understandably, today's business owners and leaders are busier than ever as they wear multiple hats and juggle competing priorities.
One thing that is always at the forefront of a business leader's mind is protecting their business, customers, and employees. Therefore, a strong plan will always include the following:
A feature many SMBs enjoy about today's security systems is easily monitoring business opening/closing with text alerts and images of who is arming and disarming the security system. You no longer have to wonder if the shift opener was there to open on time; you will know whether you are in a business meeting across town or taking a much-needed family vacation.
When you consider the right security system for your business, you will see that you can customize a solution to fit your unique business needs. Although you can start with a simple system, you may prefer a highly sophisticated system that includes access control, motion sensors, panic buttons, and CCTV. Your first step should be to find a reputable professional to install and maintain your system so that you can focus on running your business.
A burglary or any other type of unauthorized entry can cost a business dearly. Not only can it cause financial loss, but it can also create a considerable risk of bodily harm if the perpetrator is violent. Should the expected happen, you want the proper authorities deployed immediately. Holmes Security is the only company in Eastern NC with a 24/7/365 LOCAL UL-listed 5-diamond central monitoring station. If something goes wrong, someone in your community quickly takes action to notify you and the appropriate authorities for immediate assistance.
Holmes has been your neighbor since 1908; if you are considering a new security system or upgrades to your current system, please visit https://www.holmeselectricsecurity.com/
At center, Chancellor Darrell T. Allison and Juanette Council, Ed.D., vice chancellor for student affairs, cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of Fayetteville State University's newly renovated Spaulding Building, joined by campus leaders
FCEDC has officially moved its staff and operations to 611 W. Russell St. The 35,800- square-foot center was previously home to Homemakers Furniture and Interiors. Renovations began in the fall of 2025 and are expected to be completed in the next six to eight months. Currently, FCEDC staff are working within an open 7,500-square-foot floor plan as initial improvements progress.
Inset: Systel’s first corporate headquarters was a small rental house turned office on Fort Bragg Road in Fayetteville in 1981. Large photo: The company’s new corporate headquarters reflects years of growth into a multi-million dollar company that pr