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Certification Bodies: When one size does not fit all
Certification Bodies: When one size does not fit allIn recent months, there has been a notable increase in enquiries to Positive About Business from business owners that have achieved certification for ISO standards, but local authorities don’t recognise their...
The benefits of ISO 9001 to your business
The benefits of ISO 9001 to your business When clients approach Positive About Business about implementing a certified quality management system such as ISO 9001, we can generally split them into two different camps: obliged and volunteered. Business owners that feel...
Positive About Business is a Theo Paphitis #SBS winner!
Positive About Business Wins Twitter Award & Retweet from TV DragonSmall Business Sunday (or #SBS) on Twitter was created in 2010 by shopkeeper Theo Paphitis, best known for his appearance on TV’s Dragon Den. Small businesses are encouraged to tweet Theo every...
My 2021 Digital Detox Plans
Why I'm taking a social media break for the rest of the year and the beginning of 2021...It’s been a very difficult year for many of us: mentally, personally, and financially and I’ve had more screen time this year than I would normally. Thankfully, I have been able...
ISO Management Systems: A journey to success
ISO Management Systems: A journey to success Congratulations! You have taken the critical decision to embark on a journey to ISO excellence. Irrespective of whether the journey is being taken voluntarily or because you feel obliged, (see blog on implementing a...
What Returning to Work Looks Like
What Returning to Work Looks LikeIf nothing else, lockdown has provided an opportunity to evaluate your business – maybe even transform it as a result of Covid-19. If you’ve been planning a return to work, I imagine you’ll be feeling confident that your house is well...
Planning for a New Normal
Planning for a New Normal Covid-19 has caused widespread disruption to both working and personal lives. It presents ongoing challenges for business owners and advice changes on an almost-daily basis. Last orders For many businesses, the shop shut from March 20th with...
Louise from Positive About Business is a registered SSIP Assessor
I am delighted to share the news that I am a registered SSIP Assessor.It’s very important for your business to have a recognised Safety Schemes in Procurement or SSIP Health & Safety accreditation such as Alcumus SafeContractor, CHAS, or SMAS for example.Companies...
Giving your business the edge: Help with Achilles construction accreditation
In our first blog exploring the individual accreditation schemes available to UK-based construction companies, Louise looks at Achilles accreditation and what it has to offer your business. What is it? Achilles Building Confidence is a UK construction industry...
Company policies: The epitome of productive businesses
Company policies: The epitome of productive businesses Along with your vision for the business, the company policies and procedures you set out are what Google Maps is to a travelling salesperson – a roadmap for the day-to-day, offering clear direction on what your...
The benefits of ISO 9001 to your business
The benefits of ISO 9001 to your business When clients approach Positive About Business about implementing a certified quality management system such as ISO 9001, we can generally split them into two different camps: obliged and volunteered.Business owners that feel...
7 Ways To Win More Tenders
Tendering for a contract is a very common way to apply (or ‘bid’) for work in the construction industry. There are a few different procurement processes but in the main, contract opportunities are advertised on a national website where suppliers can register their...
Health & safety in the workplace and your business’ bottom line
Health & safety in the workplace and your business’ bottom line As a business owner with employees we appreciate that there are certain workplace health & safety rules to be followed, and as such, we also have the necessary systems in place to record absences...
5 reasons why accreditation is good for your construction business
5 reasons why accreditation is good for your construction business According to recent figures, the construction industry is worth £21.5bn to Scotland’s GDP and employs 170,000 people. In simpler terms, the construction sector underpins the whole Scottish economy,...
Celebrating SIX years in business!
Celebrating SIX Years in Business! A six-year celebratory post…I am delighted to share with you that Positive About Business is celebrating SIX years in business today, and what a brilliant six years it has been — with lots of highs — as well as plenty of learning...
Constructionline: Going for Gold
I have been contacted recently by businesses who already hold Constructionline accreditation to assist them to apply for the Gold Membership. In September 2017 Constructionline, the leading provider of procurement and supply chain management services,...
PAB Newsletter April 2018
Download a copy of our latest Positive About Business newsletter here! This month Positive About Business says goodbye to Mailchimp, welcomes a new Trusted Partner, and interviews renowned coach and performance consultant Sheena Walker...
In the Spotlight! Sheena Walker and 5 Questions…
Positive About Business introduces interviews with inspirational business people who will answer 5 questions! In the Spotlight this time, we talk with Sheena Walker. Sheena Walker is an internationally known speech coach and performance consultant. A rich history of...
Affinitas – Trusted Partner Introduction
Affinitas offers engaging and cost-effective marketing and PR solutions to help your business improve relationships with your customers, boost your brand, and become more profitable. We provide clients with an overall communications planning service; advising on how...
PAB Newsletter November 2017
Download a copy of our latest Positive About Business newsletter here! This month Positive About Business celebrates its 5th birthday, a new "Spotlight On..." feature, what Louise has been working on, and your regular tip for success!
Positive About Business Spotlight…On Irene Gott
Positive About Business has a BRAND NEW regular feature for you...interviews with inspirational business people who will answer 5 questions! Our very first guest in the Spotlight is Irene Gott, Mentor.With a background in Organisation and Human Resource Development,...
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