Regulatory & Trading Standards Consultants
Practical advice and 1:1 support for businesses to ensure legal compliance
Trading Standards | Consultancy | Training | Coaching
Empowering and protecting your business so it can safely grow
You’re experts in your niche, recognised by your customers, and keen to grow. There’s just one problem. Keeping up with rules and regulations has become your full-time job – moving you away from your core aim: running a successful business. Wouldn’t you rather offload that burden to experienced trading standards consultants who can help you navigate the regulatory landscape instead?
Whether you’re at the start-up phase or established, we’ll give you the confidence to grow by removing the worry of financial threats caused by customer complaints or accidental breaches.
Using our expertise we’ll pinpoint the key compliance issues for your business – so you can proceed with peace of mind, knowing your products, services, or practices are safe and legal.
Three Reasons to Work with Us
We have over 30 years of combined experience
Our trading standards consultants will arm your business with the knowledge it needs to be fully compliant and build trust with new and existing customers.
We work with start-ups and established businesses
Depending on your level of experience we can provide interim support and training – or simply much-needed reassurance. Why not book your free consultation now.
We have a strong and provable track record of success
We’ve helped hundreds of businesses understand the legislation, codes of practice, and standards that affect them – so they can implement and move forward.
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Trading Standards regulates over 400 pieces of legislation including the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. Do you really have the time, knowledge, and resources to understand how these areas apply to your business?
Failure to understand the law – specifically: how it applies to you – could result in harsh penalties. That’s without mentioning the hidden cost caused by damage to your reputation.
“Trading standards offences can usually be punished with a fine, and in many cases the amount is unlimited. For the most serious cases, imprisonment is an option, with maximum periods of up to two years for some trading standards offences. ”
Take the C2 Compliance Test
Things couldn’t be better. Your customers are happy and you’ve got big plans for the future.
But have you taken all reasonable precautions to protect against risk?
Answer these questions to determine how compliant you really are.
The products or services we offer are safe and legal
Our information and assets are fully compliant
We know our consumers’ rights and follow the rules
All personal information is correctly stored and protected
We’ve protected ourselves against counterfeiters
If you answered no to any of these questions don’t leave the fate of your business to chance. Book a free call with one of our trading standards consultants.
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If only you knew what you needed to know. That way you’d better understand the risks to your business and could avoid inadvertent breaches. Fortunately, we can fill in those crucial knowledge gaps and show you – and your teams – how to manage compliance in the long term.
Our structured training courses – run by trading standards consultants with extensive knowledge of consumer law – break down complex legal terminology into accessible language. Armed with a precise understanding of your legal obligations you’ll emerge with a plan of action that’ll help you anticipate issues before they become problems.
Whether you want to deepen your knowledge of selling online, better understand consumer rights, or learn how to deal with consumers more responsibly, we’ll design a solution to help you achieve your goals.
Wouldn’t you rather…
…understand the law so you can manage your own compliance moving forward?
…develop team knowledge so your employees know exactly what’s needed of them?
…invest in a tailored training package so you can address the challenges of your sector?
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Identifying your compliance risks is our priority. By getting to know you, we’ll be able to protect your business and the needs of its customers.
We’ll do this by…
1. Reviewing your business, its sector, what it sells, and how
2. Advising and supporting, so you can take the next best steps
3. Developing your knowledge through tailored training courses
4. Auditing performance to ensure continuous compliance
5. Responding to issues by helping you adapt to change or solve issues
Our compliance RADAR packages ultimately ensure that your products, services, and practices are safe. Why not talk to one of our trading standards consultants to find out more and take the next step.
“A food manufacturer must check its products are correctly labelled, traceable and allergy-compliant. An online travel agent should check its descriptions are accurate and its cancellation policies fair. But these are just X and Y variables. No matter what you sell, whatever your industry or customers, regulation must form the cornerstone of your business. If it doesn’t, the consequences could be severe.”
Find out more by booking your FREE 20 minute Compliance Chat so we can determine the next best steps for your business.