“We can’t afford security right now.” We hear this more than you think.

Running a business today feels like a constant balancing act.  

Energy bills are up. Insurance premiums are climbing. Staffing costs never stop. And every supplier feels like another outgoing you have to justify.

So when security comes up, it’s often grouped into the same mental box as “nice to haves”.

And we get it.

On paper, security can feel like a cost you could cut, just like business insurance.  

But here’s the uncomfortable truth: they’re the two costs that only feel expensive until you need them.

No one enjoys paying for insurance.  

But when something goes wrong, you’re grateful it’s there.

Security works the same way.

Break ins, vandalism, theft, antisocial behaviour, false alarms escalating into real incidents these things don’t just cost money. They cost time, reputation, staff confidence and in some cases, your ability to keep trading normally.

We also understand why some businesses look at cheaper security options.  

When budgets are tight, it’s natural to compare prices and think: “They’re all doing the same thing, right?”

But professional security isn’t just a body on site.

Our pricing is based on:

• Trained, licensed and compliant staff  

• Clear procedures and accountability  

• Professional conduct that reflects your business  

• Experience in de-escalation, response and risk prevention  

That level of service protects you legally, operationally and reputationally.

That said we’re not here to sell you security you don’t need.

We work with business owners to find the right level of protection for their site, their hours and their actual risks. Sometimes that’s a reduced schedule. Sometimes it’s a different service mix. Sometimes it’s planning for growth rather than overcommitting upfront.

Our goal isn’t to oversell.  

It’s to make sure you’re protected in a way that makes financial sense now and doesn’t cost you far more later.

If you’re weighing up whether security is “worth it”, you’re not alone.  

And if you want an honest conversation about options not pressure that’s exactly where we start.

Because protecting your business shouldn’t feel like another gamble.

operations@akonsecurity.com