What is ISO 22301? And Why Should Your Business Invest?

At Blackmores, we are ISO consultants. We specialise in helping organisations achieve their certifications. We are often asked to define different standards and help organisations work out which standards they require as well as guide them through the steps to success. So, what is ISO 22301?

ISO 22301 is the international standard for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS). It provides a framework for organisations to plan, operate and maintain their ability to prepare for and respond to disruptive incidents.

Key Features of ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management

There are several key features of ISO 22301 which make it the perfect tool for business continuity management. When you work with one of our ISO 22301 consultants, they can help you create a management plan which includes all of the essential features to ensure your organisation can continue to operate in times of crisis.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation: We can implement systems to detect potential threats to business operations and create strategies to mitigate risks.

Business Continuity Plans: Business continuity plans are important as they explain how your business will remain operational during any risk that may come your way. This is essential for minimising down time and keeping operations flowing.

Recovery Plan: As well as a business continuity plan, your organisation will need a recovery plan, this will ensure your organisation will get back up and running at full power in the shortest time possible.

Plan for Continual Improvement: We will also advise and implement a plan for continual improvement. This promotes ongoing monitoring, testing, and updating of continuity plans, so you can always be looking to the future.

Why Should My Business Invest in ISO 22301?

ISO 22301 is important for any business; most businesses see the benefit in having a plan for when attacks occur. Although this (hopefully) won’t happen too frequently for your business, it is always good practice to have a contingency plan. Especially when you and your employee’s livelihood is at stake!

Minimise Downtime and Revenue Loss – Investing in ISO 22301 ensures your business can respond effectively to disruptions, reducing downtime and financial losses.

Regulatory and Compliance Benefits and Global Recognition – ISO standards are globally recognised; this means that achieving  ISO 22301 certification can enhance your global market opportunities. It is an indicator of the compliance your business follows when it comes to the legal requirements for business continuity. This can help if your business is entering a tendering process as it is instantly recognisable.

Risk Management and Resilience – ISO 22301 ensures that your business has identified risks and developed mitigation strategies to ensure your business can continue to function through risks and threats.

Working with an ISO 22301 Consultant

ISO certification can be time consuming and complicated. There are lots of criteria that needs to be met in a very specific way. This is where Blackmores come in. We are ISO Consultants, we work with your organisation to help you implement a management system that will ensure you pass your certification. This can save you time and an awful lot of hassle.

Some of the main reasons our clients choose to work with our ISO Consultants are

Expertise and Experience – We specialise in interpreting ISO 22301 requirements and aligning them with different business operations. Our experience and expertise ensures a smooth and efficient certification process for you.

Gap Analysis – We begin all of our initial consultations with an in depth gap analysis so we know exactly what needs to be done.

Customised Solutions – We build custom management systems for each of our clients and offer a bespoke service depending on how much support you require for you ISO certifications.

Multi-Standard Support – As an ISO Consultancy organisation, we can help you with any ISO standard you set out to achieve. We have everything you need under one roof. Working with an ISO consultant means you don’t need to learn multiple standards to pass them, we can work together so you can achieve the certifications you need.

Training and Learning – As well as working closely with you to develop and implement a management system, we also provide training materials for you and your team. Our isologyhub is an online platform with everything you need to become an ISO expert.

Investing in ISO 22301 Consultancy with Blackmores

If your organisation is considering gaining your ISO 22301 certification and you need help and support, contact our team today. Our isologists are ready and waiting to hear from you.

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