To minimize loss and maximize return on investment the small business owner with a limited security budget must plan carefully in order to be able to choose security measures that can deter and even prevent criminal activity. Protection of assets is a top priority for any business due to the repercussions that theft can have on the business, such as: loss of productivity, diminished morale around staff and unscheduled spending to replace stolen items. A small business with a limited security budget should choose to use devices that have been proven to increase security, concentric circles of protection should be set up around the asset, which in this case is the inside of the building itself. Inner perimeter control should be the first thing to be addressed by the business, proper landscaping has to be used in order to promote safety and security; some of the things that can be done to encourage this is to trim any tall bushes and trees around the business that can be used as hiding spots by criminals. One of the least expensive yet very effective security mechanisms is proper lighting, by using perimeter lighting the likelihood of detection is higher, which would create a psychological barrier even if a physical fence is not allowed. The type of lamps that should be used in the parking lot are Quartz lamps since they emit a very bright light and have a short start up time. Any doors and windows that lead to the inside of the building must also be appropriately lit. Another thing that must be done is to add security glass or protective screening to any exterior openings larger than 96 square inches, for example windows, air ducks, skylights etc. A CCTV system can also be installed, so that it can be used as a deterrent and to record any type of illegal activity. It is imperative that appropriate recording spots are chosen to maximize the visibility of the system and the likelihood of it recording any type of criminal activity. A security system with motion sensors inside and sensors in the doors and windows would be an excellent investment especially if the system is monitored by somebody at a remote location such as the service offered by ADT. A photoelectric sensor can also be installed by the chosen security company who would monitor it and alert authorities in case of a fire. There are a lot of questions that need to be asked in order to better assess the security needs of the business, for example it would be extremely helpful to see what type of security measures are already set up in the business, so that they can be expanded and built upon. Another excellent piece of information that needs to be obtained is to find out how the thief broke into the building in order to focus security efforts in that area. Screening protocol of new employees should also be reviewed to analyze any possibility of internal theft. It is also necessary to find out if there are any disgruntled employees, since the small fire set in the manager’s office may have been a sign of retaliation that requires other security measures.