If you are setting up a business, part of the business cost you may need to consider is for a business security camera or maybe a more comprehensive video surveillance system to meet the needs of your business.

Some reasons why you should have a good business security camera installed include :

- To observe and monitor the activities of your employees - To control access to restricted areas - To prevent theft or damage to valuable goods - To monitor remote facilities

and many more other reasons...

Two main factors you need to consider before you start scouting for a good business security camera are your budget and the purpose of the security camera. Setting up a security system can range from less than $100 to thousands of dollars as there are many security system available that can be configured to meet any needs that you want at a price. Thus the setup of your security system is very much dependent on what you need and how much you can afford to invest.

For most businesses,choosing a digital system is good enough as this way you can install a high quality business security camera anytime with minimal configuration. You just have to buy a standard IP camera that can use a standard UTP network cable. This way, the security camera can be connected to your network and some can even be powered from the UTP cable thus saving you the headache of finding an extra power supply nearby for the camera.

You also need to look into the place where you intend to put the setup in. A wireless business security camera is an excellent choice when the place you intend to put the camera cannot have a proper cable setup. However, do note that a wireless security camera still needs a power supply for it to work and hence it will require a nearby power supply. Another point about wireless security camera is that there may be some potential security issues, as encryption used for wireless camera communication is easy to bypass.

Besides if you intend to put the business security camera in a place with low light or poor weather conditions, you may need to buy a higher quality camera to allow high resolution image capture and options to configure the camera in such conditions. If you think you need a smarter and more sophisticated business security camera, then consider one that include tracker motors that allow you to control zoom/pan/tilt operations from the distance. This way the security camera gets a better focus on the target area and some even include movement detection software that allows the camera to follow moving targets.

The above are just crucial points you need to take into consideration when setting up your business security camera. However, if security surveillance is of utmost importance in your company and you have set aside a considerable budget for it, then you should strongly consider to hire a professional security consultant to help you decide, design, setup and configure your security system. This way, you can be assured of a comprehensive business security system done by an expert.