How do you know if you require ISO Certification? There is a good chance you have come across a requirement to become ISO Certified through a tender or want those magic ticks on your website. Whatever the driving factor, becoming certified has many benefits.

So what causes apprehension? The length of time and work involved, the cost of the certificate and the cost of hiring a consultant.

When choosing a consultant, there are a few things you will need to consider, most of all cost. Selecting a consultant that does not suit your business can be painful and costly. Implementing new systems and procedures can be difficult and the work being carried out is often unclear.

What we can do to ease this burden and stress of trusting a consultant to develop the management structure of your business?

Start with a Gap Analysis. Not just a generic document that lists the clauses from the standards asking you to meet them or not. We will always request that a full Gap Analysis be completed before quoting the proposal's stage two (implementation). This allows us and the client to understand each other. We gain an understanding of the current structure and how to business operates. The business can understand what is required to move forward in more detail. Once this report is complete, we will provide a clear project plan with costing to become certified.

We will work closely with the business to design and implement a system suitable to their needs. This bespoke service ensures the success of the management system.

Becoming certified does not have to be daunting; it should be seen as an exciting opportunity to improve your business and reach your goals. The benefits are high, and you will see an increase in revenue within the first 12 months of becoming certified. Doors will start opening, and the business will run smoother.

You can choose from engaging us for weekly advice or opt for consulting to develop your system from scratch. You let us know the level of engagement.

If you're interested in developing the management structure of your business or becoming ISO Certified, contact us to arrange a catch-up online. We are happy to answer any of your questions.