There are several worthwhile reasons to open a business in a college town.  Marketing products and services to students increases the likelihood of a greater number of customers.  Students have specific needs that may be different that others in the community.  This means more different products to sell.  24 hour lockouts are also more common with students.   

Also, many students need employment to pay for tuition and housing.  As these student employees often leave the community at the end of each semester, they may leave their now unused keys behind,  For improved security, it’s always a good idea to invest in lock re-keying or new lock installation after each term. 

Why Invest in Lock Re-keying For Your College Town Business?

Improve Business Operations

Having several different keys for various doors could slow down business operation.  If an off-duty manager is the only person with keys for an inventory room, for example, other employees will have to wait for them to arrive to open that specific door. With lock re-keying, you could have locks master keyed or keyed alike, when appropriate, to prevent this problem and keep the business operation working smoother.  

Reduce Security Risks

Again, when employees graduate or leave town at the end of each semester, they can misplace or forget to return keys in the midst of packing. Anyone who comes across the keys now has access to your business. Lock re-keying will reduce the chance of burglary or vandalism. A locksmith can replace the pins in the locks, in a manner that old keys won’t work in the existing locks. For added security, you can also replace old or worn locks with newer, more tamper resistant equipment.

If you own a business in Columbia, MO, the technicians at Columbia Lock and Safe will provide lock re-keying or install new equipment after employees enrolled at the University of Missouri, Columbia College, and Stephens College return home for summer and winter breaks.  They can also provide lock repair whenever needed to prevent potential threats to property security. To schedule service with one of our locksmiths, call (573) 443-5397 or if not in any hurry, visit the locksmiths online to request an appointment.  Become a Facebook fan to see a helpful video on how to handle lockouts.