Our founder, Helen Short, reveals why she set up her own business, how exceptional relationships are at the heart of all her business beliefs and gives a glimpse of the adventures that await. Helen noticed an opportunity 20 years ago, when rafts of new legislation and standards were hitting businesses, whilst working as a technical […]
Every part of your business boils down to people. It’s well-known that happy people will reduce staff turnover, improve productivity and efficiency, retain your customers, and help you run a successful business. As Richard Branson, Virgin Group founder, said: “Success in business is all about people, people, people. Your team is your biggest competitive advantage, […]
As an employer, you have a legal duty to protect workers from harm; and now that shielding has been paused everywhere in the UK it is vital that the risk to workers who are classed as particularly vulnerable to Covid-19 is carefully considered and controls are put in place to reduce that risk. People in […]
The nature of the COVID-19 pandemic poses a new range of challenges for businesses as they move toward recovery. We have had to change at an alarming rate, in ways we could not anticipate. Many businesses are now faced with different customer expectations, muted demand, and significant operational challenges, whilst ensuring the business continues to […]
Businesses across the North East are invited to take part in a webinar to help them reopen as the coronavirus restrictions are relaxed. Absolute Quality is running webinar events with their associates, including RTC North, The North East Motor Alliance and the Entrepreneurs Forum, to help businesses implement a phased Covid-19 exit strategy. The ‘Lockdown […]
A Tyne and Wear plastic injection moulding company is forecasting to reach £1 million turnover in its second year of trading and plans double its workforce while securing work in new sectors, following an investment in quality management support. B2B Injection Moulding Ltd partnered with Absolute Quality to successfully implement ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, which […]
In an ever-changing world, running and growing a business can often be a challenge for business leaders. With so many plates to spin, you must ensure that risks and opportunities to the business are managed, as well as maintaining day-to-day operations. We like to compare businesses to a Rubik’s cube, because just like a Rubik’s […]
Graduate Consultant and Trainer, Jack Nunnerley, has enjoyed a successful first year with Absolute Quality. Jack, 24, joined the company last summer following his graduation from Leeds Beckett University where he achieved a BA (Hons) International Business degree. He has undertaken an intensive training programme with the support of Business Development Manager, Lora Wilson, and […]
A Washington-based company has confirmed its expansion plans after successfully upgrading its quality management system with the support of Absolute Quality. Pegasus Materials Handling is a leading provider of material handling equipment in the North East and supplies an extensive range of new and used forklift trucks for purchase and hire to the manufacturing, logistics […]
A Gateshead brewery is toasting its success after achieving the SALSA plus Beer Standard with the help of Absolute Quality. The Great North Eastern Brewing Company Ltd, which was established in 2015, bottles and brews a range of traditional ales including the iconic Rivet Catcher, Swinging Gibbet and Red Ellen at its premises in Dunston […]