• My own ISO audits passed again and some extra improvement I added to my own system is worth adding to yours also
  
• Don’t miss out – only two places left in the next online systems course and all systems running together
  
• If you are still not really sure if I can help?  Why not try the Quickstart Blueprint Workshop and get a real insight into steps your business can take to save money, prevent your staff from making mistakes, have safe work practices and really improve your customer satisfaction.   For only $220 it is a steal and if you buy a system, you deduct the $220 so it is a real no brainer
  
• A video and only two extra articles this week because I caught the "Lurgy"

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This week has been a bit different,

It was audit day with the auditor here all day checking my own ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 to see that what I do complies with the standards and that I really do what I say.  I always find having an outside person looking at my systems is helpful and gives me good opportunities for improvement. 

And that continual review and improvement is the real benefit of having a system in place.  And yes I passed again!  I also picked up a couple of extra tips to help my clients. It is always good to work with another professional.

When my bookkeeper, Lilla, did my internal audit two weeks ago she came up with a loophole that led to a really good suggestion and I now have a “Jean fell under a bus” file.  It has been very interesting downloading all those little extras that are not documented because I do them and I know how to.  I teach my clients to do this and to have really good contingency planning but the detail needed for this one had missed me in my own business.  It is not quite finished but well on the way.

I spent the last three days either in bed or in a recliner chair because I caught the dreaded “lurgy”.  It can’t have been flu because I had the immunisation but it did a really good imitation. 

So I wrote this on my new laptop that came loaded with Windows 7 and without any warning or opportunity to save, it decided to reboot me and there was no recovery file so –Bother!  I have written this twice!  I really find my productivity drops enormously when Microsoft forces a new system on me.  My comfort zone is Windows XP.

The result is a short and sweet newsletter.

QUICK NOTE
I have only two places left for my next group ISO systems course.  You will start with your first email download on Thursday afternoon and the first weekly teleconference will be next Tuesday morning.

You might be asking "why bother" - Well If you have any of the next listed issues in your business, I can help you and you will be surprised how simple and easy this is.

1.    You are growing your business, or you want to, but new staff, make errors, contractors can be worse and you have a whole extra level of risk and stress and even more expense.
2.    You are finding tender applications are getting more demanding for proof of safety, quality and environmental or sustainability requirements.
3.    You have image problems with either regulators or neighbours and you need evidence of your environmental, safety and quality respectability
4.    And you would like to access additional markets that require certification.

“Jean Cannon’s approach to ISO systems was straightforward and no bullshit.  She understands how industry works.  I know you've heard all about Quality but this is the best effort I’ve seen at simplifying what some people have made an art of complicating.”  Hagen Stehr, Clean Seas Aquaculture Port Lincoln

Because the systems are basically the same apart from the fact that the risks you manage are different for each system, it does not matter whether you are doing quality, environmental, or safety, or like most of this group, more than one system integrated into a single system.  You will get the special download that has been personalised for your business.   And you get the benefit of an insight into the other systems during the group calls.

Be Better than Your Competitors  Click to see a really interesting video

If you really want to get rid of your problems quickly but you rare still puzzled, why not book in for your Quickstart Blueprint Consultation. You will quickly get your main problems identified and a blueprint set out with practical steps to take to fix this. And if you hurry you can still be on of the two people who get into the course but you will be comfortable about making the decision.

This only costs A$220 and you get this deducted from the cost of either the coached or self paced programs.  You will find that this very small investment will far more than pay for itself.

In today’s world you cannot be like your competitors. Your business needs to take the simple and effective steps that saves you time and money

Simply book Your Blueprint at the bottom of this page then I will tell you how to book the time for your appointment but don't delay because this is one-on-one time with me so I can only fit in a limited number and this is all about quickstarting help for your business 

Remember there are only two places left in the group starting this week because I only work with small groups so that you have personal attention.  Don’t waste any more time coping with unnecessary problems

Here is a direct link to register now.

My kindest regards,

Jean

If you want to discover more about how I could help your business and get started on reducing your risks and hassle, why not book in for Quickstart Blueprint Consultation.

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I picked my six year old grandson up from school today and he had a bandaged finger.  I asked what happened and he said “nothing much but I got a tiny scratch playing and there was a huge fuss.  The teachers all rushed around complaining about blood and there was not nearly enough to fuss about.  What was the panic Gran?”................

What are we doing to help our kids learn to live sustainably?

At Cardiff North Public School in NSW, students are using permaculture as the basis of their School Environmental Management Plan.  Getting kids involved in good environmental management is sound common sense..............

Recycling Recycled

I was reading about a matting manufacturer who is making environmentally sustainable matting from 100 percent recycled materials bonded to a vinyl backing. It even mops up spills and is easily cleaned.

p.s. Most  of my readers tell me this newsletter is a great way of getting up to date information easily but if you are really snowed under by lots of emails from other sources you can chose to keep in touch by emailling jean@enviroaction.com.au and go onto the monthly list.