Simpata and eScout to provide online hr services
eScout is a web-based e-commerce and e-business network for America's independent businesses and community banks. eScout empowers businesses through a group of online services so they can buy, sell, learn, and grow. eScout's virtual marketplace for independent business services will offer Simpata to members via eScout HR Tools, a section on the eScout Web site. In addition, eScout's network of regional banks will market Simpata to their small business customers nationwide.
Simpata helps businesses get and keep control of their HR administration by putting all employee information on the Internet. Besides HR, eScout Solutions, designed to facilitate small business growth thus far include: eScout University, eScout HR Tools, eScout Shipping Center, eScout Library, and Event Search.
eScout looked to Simpata's online HR solution as "yet another opportunity to offer practical online services to America's independent businesses and community banks," said eScout founder and chief executive officer Sandy Kemper.
"Our company's mission is to empower businesses through a group of online services so they can buy, sell, learn, and grow in today's competitive, fast- paced marketplace," Kemper said. "Quality administrative services should be available to all businesses -- regardless of size, location, or company assets. We know Simpata embraces this same belief."
Simpata CEO Jeff Simon, said the eScout alliance creates an important one- stop community for small business solutions.
"eScout has created a robust, innovative marketplace for the independent business manager: from computer printers to business loans, eScout understands what independent businesses need," Simon said.
"With the introduction of Simpata's HR, benefits, and payroll administration services, eScout can fully service growing businesses to the extent they need and deserve. We are proud to be associated with such a well- respected venture as the eScout company."