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The consulting cycle: The Truth
IS THIS YOU?You need a consultant, so you do a search and find a large reputable company to help you.You have a small budget to work with: made smaller by the pandemic.You tell the consulting company that this is all you have to spend.You still want a competent qualified consultant though.You check the box. You’re […]
Monthly Consultant for hire
REAL Help for you! No-one else is doing this!Just like your Lawyer charges you a retainer fee:We can offer our services using the same concept.We are business people just like you so we understand the needs of business which means we are not employees nor act like employees. We become an extension of your business: […]
What type of consultant should I hire?
There are two choices available:1. Pay a low price with questionable competence and no/low experience.2. Pay a fair price with proven competence and experience.Choice 1 drives the client to ultimately fire the individual and start over by looking for someone better OR keep the individual and settle for less which ultimately ruins the Consulting firm’s […]
ISO 9001 Certification-What are the steps? How long will it take? How much will it cost?
Many companies see the benefit of ISO 9001 certification. When we receive a call, we get these typical questions: What are the steps? How long will it take? How much will it cost? We offer a simple 8 Step approach to help you get your first ISO 9001certification or 5 steps to get you ready […]
COR vs. ISO 45001 Certification: Which one is better?
COR certification is the craze these days and seems to be the “must have” certification for construction companies. However, what most people don’t realize is that there is an alternative to COR certification which on many levels is superior. I’m referring to ISO 45001. When comparing these two strong certifications, one must ask themselves which […]
How to get started: ISO 9001 Certification simplified
How to get started: ISO 9001 Certification simplified When speaking with clients these are some of the things I hear: It would be a great idea to get ISO 9001 Certified We would like for our company to be ISO certified but we don’t know where to start We need ISO certification but don’t know […]
Accredited vs. Non-Accredited ISO Auditor
I’ve had this question raised by people in the past.What is the difference between getting certified by an accredited vs. non-accredited Certification body? To be clear, a non-accredited body is not necessarily an incompetent organization.There can be some very good organizations within those ranks.The problem is, to be a non-accredited organization is easy. Anyone can […]
ISO Auditing
Many people enroll in ISO Auditor Training worldwide.With Covid 19 here, classroom courses have disappeared and have been replaced by the video conferencing era. Of important note is that the majority of people who become an ISO Lead Auditor never embark on the course of becoming a full time auditor. There are a number of […]
ISO Audit Training
ISO Audit Training is performed by a number of companies worldwide.Over the years, training has become an additional business line to Certification auditing, citifying and consulting business’s. Training has become the logical adjunct. The quality of ISO Audit Training is predicated on some basic facts: Firstly, this type of training is done in a classroom […]
What is an ISO Audit
What is an ISO Audit?Well, there’s nothing really tricky about what an ISO audit is.Simply speaking, it’s the process which an organization undertakes to audit their compliance to the relevant tenets of the ISO 9001:2015 standard. It is performed by a certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead auditor. Depending on the complexity of the audit, it can […]
What is ISO Remote Audit Process
Remote Audit Process for ISO has always been a necessity in situations where a company cannot be easily accessed for any number of reasons. Such as no roads, impassable roads etc. With Covid 19 in our lives, the IAF has become more accepting of the realities surrounding companies becoming ISO 9001 certified. Many auditors have […]
What is ISO 9001
ISO 9001 certification seems to be the craze these days and the buzz word in many organizations. A little known fact is that the ISO organization first became more than just an idea back in 1946 when a group of 65 technical experts from 25 countries met to discuss the future of International Standardization. In […]
WHY GET ISO 9001 CERTIFIED
I get this question all the time. Here are some of the common ones : It’s costly. We can’t afford it. Why should we spend that money. It serves no purpose. It’s a waste of time. It’s a big money grab. The auditors make the money. We don’t get any benefit. Our company’s philosophy is […]
How to prepare for ISO Audit Process
Much has been written on the audit Process in the past. This article will break down the items which must be considered by an organization when engaging an auditor.In a previous article, “Inside the mind of and auditor” we delved into how an auditor thinks.This article will give the actual “nuts and bolts” of ISO […]
ISO Certification Cost: Things to know
There is a large number of searches on Google by people trying to understand the costs associated with performing an ISO audit and ISO Certification. Firstly, its important to note that these are two separate costs.Secondly, ISO Certification Costs or fees are typically based on the scope of work that needs to be performed. Many […]
Inside the mind of an ISO auditor
Having your organization audited can be daunting, stressful and a generally anxious event.Whether this is your first audit or you’ve been part of many audits before, it’s still not something which generates excitement.(At least not the kind we look forward too)Here’s some helpful tips to help you negotiate your next audit. Firstly, there’s no guarantee […]
