In the dynamic landscape of small and medium businesses (SMBs), ensuring sustainable growth is paramount. One of the most crucial components of business planning has consistently been the development of risk assessment and risk management processes. Amidst various challenges, the integration of risk assessment and risk management in daily operations emerges as a cornerstone for…
In the vast and interconnected world of global trade and industry, standardisation plays a pivotal role in ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency. One of the foremost organisations contributing to this global effort is the International Organisation for Standardisation, commonly known as ISO. Except, most people don’t know what ISO is, and what they do. In…
Implementing an ISO Management System can significantly benefit your business by streamlining processes, reducing costs, and improving stakeholder confidence, just to name a few. To simplify the process, or perhaps to save on costs, many businesses turn to DIY ISO kits, which are pre-packaged sets of documents that can be purchased online and promise to…
In today’s highly competitive marketplace, most businesses strive to distinguish themselves by trying to deliver exceptional products and services. While the primary goal for any organisation is to satisfy customer demands and generate profit, a select few go above and beyond by pursuing excellence in all aspects of their operations. These organisations are known as…
If you’re considering getting certified to one or more ISO Management System Standards, you might have heard that “it’s too costly” or, after some brief research, jumped to the conclusion that “it’s not for your business size and industry”. As a complex topic, achieving and maintaining Certification to an ISO Management System Standard is surrounded…
Whether you’re just getting started with your Certification journey, or are already familiar with ISO Management System Standards, it can be easy to get confused amongst the many technical terminologies and acronyms used during the implementation and certification process. To help you navigate this sometimes intricate glossary, this blog covers the frequently asked questions we…
Regardless of the ISO Management System Standard you’re implementing in your organisation, choosing the right Certification Body that will audit and certify your business is crucial to avoid future issues, and to make the most out of this process. A Certification Body, technically known as a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB), is an organisation accredited to…
Have you been thinking about ISO Certification for your business, but not sure about investing in it? Many organisations perceive ISO Certification(s) as a high investment. However, for many industries, ISO Certification is one of the mandatory criteria for tenders above designated project value thresholds, as well as for many government contracts. In addition, by…
Creating or being part of a business ecosystem that works in unison — with a shared set of common goals between organisations helping each other — will ultimately boost growth and create value. If there’s something that we have learned in the past months is that no organisation survives – nor thrives – alone. The…
When evaluating potential suppliers for your organisation, part of your evaluation criteria might be that their management system is certified to one or more ISO Management System Standards. If this is the case, you should be: Your potential supplier should be able to provide their ISO Certificate(s) quickly and easily via reply email with a…
In last month’s blog we discussed the benefits of working online and remotely. However, as with most things, there is always the other side of the coin. Working from home can make employees more susceptible to mental health issues, especially burnout, due to isolation and the obscure line between professional and personal life. With self-isolation…
Is your business in the construction industry and working in New South Wales? Did you know that the current NSW Government Budget is the largest infrastructure commitment ever by any Australian state government, with a whopping $93 billion capital program over four years from 2019-2020 to 2022-23? This funding is planned to: With the current…
There’s so much infrastructure and construction work going on in New South Wales right now. In fact, the 2019-20 NSW Government Budget is the largest infrastructure commitment ever undertaken by a state government! Check out these figures: So many of our clients in the construction industry continue to tell us how competitive the market is…
Oddly enough, the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 for managing change in an organisation under clause 6.3 ‘Planning of Changes’ is very often overlooked, even though the process of achieving ISO 9001 certification is a significant change for the business in itself. […]
How often have you heard the phrase: “It’s not WHAT you say, but HOW you say it”? Good communication skills are what separates a good leader from a bad one. Therefore, having effective communication within an organisation is the KEY to successful leadership. […]
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The tender process is a time consuming and challenging process for any business. Therefore, it’s important to decide if the tender opportunity is right for your business. So don’t start preparing a tender submission before carefully considering all aspects of the tender requirements and your business internal factors! The tender submission period is typically 3-6…
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