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20 September 2018

Security businesses using EU funding to cover cost of SmartTask

Static Security Services has 
become 
the latest organisation to help 
fund its 
adoption of SmartTask using an 
EU 
grant
Static Security Services has become the latest organisation to help fund its adoption of SmartTask using an EU grant

A growing number of security businesses are taking advantage of European regional development funding to invest in SmartTask’s industry-leading employee scheduling and workforce management solution. These company’s are using the EU growth programme to part-or fully-fund the cost of the software to help improve staff productivity, increase operational efficiencies and win more business.

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is designed to support smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Security businesses are eligible for grants of between 25 and 100 per cent of the cost of the SmartTask software solution – the available amount is dependent on the region, with less developed areas receiving greater support. The application for funding is via a network of local Growth Hubs and the overall process typically takes around two months to complete.

Lincoln-based Static Security Services has become the latest organisation to benefit from the funding opportunities, securing a grant covering 50 per cent of costs for three-years. Having identified the need for SmartTask, the company worked closely with an advisor from its local growth hub, Business Lincolnshire, to identify the most appropriate subsidy. As a result, Static Security Services has been able to implement the software solution to help better manage and protect its team of 27 guards.

“We recognised the need for an advanced employee scheduling and workforce management solution that would streamline our rostering, check call and control room processes,” explained Zoe Venn-Walton, Office and General Manager at Static Security Services. “The funding contribution made it an easy decision to adopt SmartTask and we are now well-placed to use the software as part of our ongoing growth strategy. Our grant application was simple and straightforward, so we appreciate the support provided by both Business Lincolnshire and the team at SmartTask.”

Paul Ridden, CEO of SmartTask commented: “Our software is a proven tool within the security sector, helping businesses to adapt and grow. However, some organisations may not have the necessary cashflow to adopt the solution, so the ERDF is an effective way of subsidising the costs and overcoming any funding obstacles. The SmartTask team is available to help interested security businesses to find their local Growth Hub, as well as offer guidance on how best to apply for funding based on our experience with other companies.”

SmartTask is an advanced and simple-to-use employee scheduling and mobile workforce management solution that enables security companies to better plan and manage their workers, so they are at the right place, at the right time. The cloud-based software solution combines intelligent rostering, patrol monitoring and integrated proof of attendance across both static and mobile teams, making it the ideal tool to improve operational control, enhance customer satisfaction, and support duty of care to staff.

Further information:

Jonathan Symons
info@jasper-biz.com
+44 (0)20 8654 7618