Workshop content

• Certifications and the small business
• Trade Certifications (e.g. Gas Safe, NICEIC etc.)
• British Standards (BS/BSEN)
• Management & Competency Certifications (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 27001 information systems),
• Best practice certifications (e.g. ISO 14007, environmental, ISO 22301 Business Continuity),
• Health & Safety certifications for the small business (e.g. Safe Contractor, CHAS etc.), what you need to know
• The ISO certification for health and safety (OHSAS 18001, Occupational Health & Safety Management)
• Are certifications worth the Money?
• Hidden costs in maintenance, training, etc.
• Advantages and disadvantages
• The route to certification
• Making the investment pay (promotion and press release), if you have it, flaunt it

Who should attend

• Business owners
• Responsible for sales and business development
• Interested in developing their business, particularly within the public sector
• Looking to refine and enhance management practice within the business