EU Timber Regulation comes in to force in 2013, but what are the requirements? The regulation prohibits the “first placing” of illegally harvested timber and timber products into European markets. Therefore, organisations placing timber or timber products on the market…
As a risk management company, our people are trying their best to prevent things going wrong. We deploy expertise in the form of consultants, auditors and engineers to understand the risks in your business and apply controls to reduce that…
During the infancy for a business ISO might not be top of the agenda, however there are compelling reasons to implement management systems and achieve certification early on. Don’t get in to bad habits. Bad habits can easily develop around…
It was hard to escape a recent software failure that left customers of several banks unable to view or make transactions online. The fact that so many people and businesses were affected is testament to how essential electronic banking has…
Why Audit the Supply Chain? It can be very difficult to know if your supply chain is operating in line with the policies and procedures of your business, as each supplier operates independently under its own governance. However, as a…
Announced 26/11/15 As part of the Spending Review settlement the government has decided to wind down the national delivery of the Business Growth Service. No further grant applications accepted after 30 All projects must be delivered by 31 — Original…
Announced 26/11/15 As part of the Spending Review settlement the government has decided to wind down the national delivery of the Business Growth Service. No further grant applications accepted after 30 All projects must be delivered by 31 — Original…
A recent call from a panicked client has led to this blog post regarding PAT testing. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), is a process of periodically testing electronic devices to ensure they are maintained and safe for use. If a device…
The Obvious Scenario: The office has burnt down/flooded/been broken in to and all our data is lost. It’s important to know your data is back up and available off site, should your main place of business be compromised. It’s also…
While almost every business in the UK is required to notify the Information Commissioner under the data protection act, many are unclear as to what data is being protected. Of course, it is good practice to protect all data relating…
