You have bought them for business use and it makes sense to ensure that they are not only looked after, but you know where they can be located in your business premises. Using modern technology and building a database is common sense and with this you can record each and every item and its location.
The database can be a simple or comprehensive list of all items that is owned by the business and can record the asset type and even where it is located. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) dates can be added and by using barcodes and a database it is easy to see what a difference an asset database can make.
Where to find the assets is simplified for inventory checks, also if they have been moved from their allocated location if the items are portable. By adding barcodes to your asset tags stock taking and inventory control is greatly simplified and with this method and the use of your database you can easily highlight missing items.
Barcodes, asset tags and a dedicated database is the modern approach to ensuring safekeeping of valuable assets and the location of them.