Cash Boxes & Petty Cash Boxes

Having petty cash is a great way to pay for these minor expenses without having to write a cheque but having this money on hand in a business can be risky unless it is kept in a safe place.  It is necessary to store this money away safely or it could be stolen or destroyed in a fire.  A business must be able to protect valuables from theft and fire and a great way to provide protection for your petty cash is to invest in a fireproof cash box.  If you are intending to buy a fireproof cash box then there are a number of things that you will want to look out for.

As well as looking for a cash box that is secure and fireproof, you should also make sure that the one you buy is waterproof.  It is important that the money and receipts within the cash box are kept safe and in one piece.  Buying a fireproof cash box means that your petty cash will be protected in the event of a fire.  But you also have to take account of the fact that if there were a fire in your business, there would very likely be a lot of water sprayed about in order to put that fire out.  To keep your items in the cash box safe, you would want to ensure that it is waterproof.

The size of cash box that you buy is quite important.  You need to make sure that you buy a box that will meet your current petty cash requirements but another thing to think about is your future needs.  You must be sure that you have some extra room in the cash box in case you decide to increase your petty cash in the future.  There is no point in buying a cash box that will just about meet your current requirements as this will give you no room for manoeuvre.  It is probably better to get a cash box that is a little bit bigger than what you need right now.

At esafes.co.uk we have a range of cash boxes in a variety of sizes to suit most small businesses.  They are strong and durable and will ensure that your petty cash is kept safe and secure.  Our cash boxes are very affordable with all of them coming in at under thirty pounds.  They all come with a key lock so are a simple yet affordable solution for keeping your petty cash secure.