by Jeanette Wessen | Jun 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
I won a Small Business Sunday award from Theo Paphitis and here’s what it means for Kent businesses This month, Theo Paphitis chose Next Step Compliance as a winner of his Small Business Sunday award. When I found out, I wasn’t surprised that a...
by Jeanette Wessen | Apr 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Trying to supply into the NHS but getting stuck at ISO 9001 requirements You’ve found a NHS tender that actually fits your business. You know you can deliver it, the work makes sense and it’s the kind of opportunity you’ve been wanting to go for. Then you get into the...
by Jeanette Wessen | Mar 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you run a small business in Maidstone, Ashford, or across the Medway towns, you’ve likely noticed a trend: the “Big Players” and local authorities are getting stricter. Whether you’re bidding for a Kent County Council contract or trying to join a major...
by Jeanette Wessen | Feb 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
What Is an Internal Audit and Why It Matters Internal audits are a requirement for ISO standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. They can sometimes be approached as a tick box exercise but when viewed in the light of continual improvement, they can your...
