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How to Build a Security Guard Rota: A Step-by-Step Guide
Most security rotas are built backwards, names first, compliance checked afterwards. This guide walks through the order that actually works, from contracted hours to publication, and the checks that stop a rota falling apart mid-week.

Sponsor Licence Compliance for Security Companies: What the Home Office Expects
Getting a sponsor licence is the easy part. Keeping it depends on record keeping, reporting and monitoring duties that most security operations are not set up to evidence. Here is what compliance actually requires day to day.

Working Time Regulations for Security Guards: Rest, Night Work and the 48-Hour Week
Security rotas breach working time rules more often than most sectors, and the industry's special-case exemptions are widely misunderstood. A practical guide to what applies, what does not, and what you have to record.

How Much Does Security Workforce Management Software Cost in the UK?
Pricing in this market is deliberately hard to compare, per user, per site, per module, plus implementation fees that only appear at quote stage. A straight guide to the models, the hidden costs and what you should expect to pay.

SIA Security Training Month 2026: What Every Security Company Needs to Know
Every June, the security industry places increased focus on training, competency, and professional standards. Here is what security companies should review this month, and how to build the systems that keep you compliant and audit-ready year-round.
Introducing ProCRM: The AI-Powered CRM Built for Service Businesses
We have built a CRM from scratch for the way service businesses actually work, with AI email drafting, a Kanban pipeline, proposals, e-sign, invoicing, and workflow automation all in one place.
ProRota Now Has Built-In AI: Six Features That Change How You Manage Your Workforce
We have added six AI capabilities directly into ProRota, from a conversational AI assistant that answers questions about your rota in plain English, to a compliance risk briefing that flags deployment risks before every week begins.
How to Track SIA Licence Expiry Across Your Security Team
An expired SIA licence can cost you a client contract, trigger an ACS suspension, or expose you to a civil claim. Here is how to stay on top of it without spreadsheets.
How Small Service Businesses Can Cut 30-40% of Admin Time with Smart Scheduling
Discover how cafés, takeaways, salons, and local service providers can reduce rota admin, avoid no‑shows, and simplify payroll with smart scheduling and mobile check-ins.