Walk the customer and staff paths
Start with entrances, reception, tills, waiting areas, hallways, loading zones, stock rooms, and staff-only doors. The best camera locations usually follow movement, not decoration.
For warehouses and yards, think about vehicle flow, delivery doors, blind corners, and where disputes are most likely to happen.
Plan around downtime and access
Commercial jobs may need evening work, staged areas, lift access, or coordination with landlords and property managers. Those details should be discussed before install day.
Recorder access matters too. The system should be secure, but not so hidden that authorized staff cannot review footage when needed.
Make expansion easier
Growing businesses often add doors, offices, shelves, and equipment. Choosing the right recorder size and cable path can make future cameras simpler to add.