Guides for UK security companies
Plain, practical guidance on licensing, compliance, rotas, payroll and keeping officers safe. Written for people who run security operations.
Security Guard Rota Software: A UK Buyer's Guide
A practical checklist for choosing security guard rota and workforce software in the UK: what to compare, what to test in a demo, and the questions to ask.
19/10/2026
SafetyLone Worker Apps for Security Guards: UK Guide
What to look for in a lone worker app for security officers: check-ins, escalation, duress codes, monitoring and the legal duties behind it.
19/10/2026
TemplatesSecurity Guard Timesheet Template (Free Excel)
Free security guard timesheet template for Excel that handles overnight shifts and flags 48 hour weeks, plus the working time rules to know.
19/10/2026
TemplatesDaily Occurrence Book Template (Free Download)
Free daily occurrence book template for security officers, plus what to write, the rules that make entries stand up as evidence, and examples.
19/10/2026
ComplianceMartyn's Law for Security Companies: A Guide
What Martyn's Law (the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025) means for security companies: scope, the two tiers and how to prepare clients.
19/10/2026
OperationsGeofenced Clock-In vs Paper Sign-In Sheets
How paper sign-in sheets and geofenced clock-in compare for proving that officers were on site, what each can and cannot prove, and when to switch.
19/05/2026
PayrollWeekly Payroll for UK Security Firms: A Guide
Why weekly pay is common in security, what goes wrong on the Monday after, and a simple weekly routine that keeps pay accurate and on time.
14/05/2026
ComplianceSIA Licence Check, Tracker and Renewal Guide
How to check an SIA licence on the public register, track expiry with a free tracker, and handle renewals so no officer works unlicensed.
07/05/2026
Run your security company on GuardFlow
Rotas, geofenced clock-in, patrols, SIA licence tracking, payroll and invoicing in one place, built for UK security firms.