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…
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…
The concept of a “processes” is key in many management systems, frameworks and theories. A process is a “set of interrelated or interacting activities which transforms inputs to outputs”. ISO9001 A process “may define policies, standards, guidelines, activities or work…
The Benefits The rewards of public sector tendering are plentiful with over £236 Billion spent in the year 2009 2500 Contract Notices are published each week and 25% are awarded to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Unfortunately many businesses…
Auditing is an important part of maintaining a management system, so be sure that your auditors’ programme is effective for your business. Here we take a look at our own audit programmes and the best practises we apply. Guidelines for Auditing…
Assent Risk Management can help you recover from a failed ISO audit without loosing your certification! Things don’t aways go to plan but with some help from us, you can find the problems in your management system and fix them…
