While expanding your c-store’s inventory is always a good thing, doing so can unfortunately increase your risk of robbery. The more transactions you make on-site and the more cash you keep in the c-store, the more tempted robbers will be to target your location.
But there’s no reason to worry, because there are steps you can take to keep your petrol station safe.
Closed Cash Management
Closed cash management is a useful way to keep your petrol station and your employees safe from robbers because it keeps cash locked away the entire time it’s in your petrol station. There’s a payment station at the point of sale for notes and coins that recycles cash as change and stores larger notes in sealed cassettes.
After cash has been deposited at the point of sale, staff can no longer access it – it’s literally impossible. So, robbers have no way to be successful.
With a closed cash management system, staff doesn’t have to handle cash or feel vulnerable while carrying it to the back office. The sealed cassettes are removed and securely deposited into a safe where they are ready for collection by the CIT partner.
Improved Security
By implementing a closed cash system, you’re creating a safer environment for staff and customers alike. There’s no way for anyone to simply remove cash, as it’s securely locked inside the system, which reduces not only robbery but internal fraud as well. This is especially useful if you post signage around the store that lets everyone know that you use a close cash management system.
A safe workplace isn’t only comforting for existing workers, it also makes it easier to recruit. People want to work in places where their safety is guaranteed, not someplace where they’re worried about being robbed.
A closed cash management system also allows staff to step away from the counter to help customers inside the c-store, and it lessens the need for the extra employees who are only on duty to keep an eye on the register.
Introducing Closed Cash Management
Along with keeping your c-store safe, closed cash management also cuts down on human error that inevitably comes with staff handling cash. As you can see, there are many benefits to using this system.
At ServoPro, our goal is to keep your petrol station safe and running efficiently. If you would like more information on CLosed Cash Mangement systems reach out to us.