The cost and sustainability of energy has been a hot topic for some time now and it seems the general consensus is that we should use less. While this approach may often work when applied to a household or small organisation,…
This month Assent Risk Management is focusing on some of the key industries we work in by publishing ‘industry pages’ on our website. These pages will help guide you straight to the services that are most useful to your business.…
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…
Business continuity planning is an important consideration for organisations, what ever their size or type. A process that can seem complex at first sight can be broken into 5 basic steps. 1. Identify Likely Disruptions Perform a risk assessment to…
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…
