Whether you’re taking a sick day or a much-needed vacation, time away from the office can be a necessary break. However, it could also be a security concern for a business owner. Understandably, you want your business to continue in full operation while you're away, and that might mean keeping tabs on what's happening from a distance. Fortunately, products like security cameras and business phone systems can help. Below, discover a few ways to monitor your business while you're out of town.

How to Monitor Your Business When You're Out of the Office 

1. Invest in a Surveillance System

Install smart security cameras around your place of business. In a retail store, security cameras should be placed at all entrances and exits, at checkout lanes, and in stockrooms. In an office, position cameras at the main door, in large, open work areas, and at the delivery or loading dock. Make sure your surveillance camera system is IP-enabled and connected to your smart devices for remote viewing via online portal and/or mobile apps.  This way, wherever you are in the world, you can see what's happening at the office from your device. 

2. Stay on Top of Infrastructure Needs

Before taking time off, see that your infrastructure has all the resources and tools it needs. This may involve hiring an IT professional to perform an assessment and routinely monitor the business's equipment. Infrastructure monitoring can help you work remotely, if need be, by giving you access to all the required systems. There are many benefits of knowing that your IT professional can reboot systems remotely in the event of system crashes to keep everything up and running in your absence.

3. Take Advantage of Your Business VoIP Phone System

If your business uses a VoIP business phone system, then take advantage of the mobile features that are available-- such as, mobile apps, video meetings, user presence status, out-of-office notifications, voicemail greetings, voicemail-to-email, voicemail transcription, online management portal, and so much more!  You can update your out-of-office greetings and presence status directly from your smartphone or smart device.  If you want to work while on vacation—you can do that too by utilizing the teleworking features and applications that are built directly into your VoIP phone system.

When you need to monitor a business remotely, trust the solutions provided by ACC Telecom. Since 1979, they have been serving Columbia, MD, and the mid-Atlantic region. They offer security cameras and surveillance systems, VoIP phone systems, business phone service, and infrastructure support. They are dedicated to keeping your business and technology safe and secure. Call (410) 995-0101 or visit them online to request a quote.