14 October 2019
It's no secret that SMEs face unique risks when compared to the average business, given their size and financial limitations.
However, recent research revealed that the biggest concern facing SMEs has nothing to do with managing costs, but rather following the law.
In fact, nearly 60 per cent of SMEs reported that the most worrying risk for their business is regulatory compliance. Regardless of size or industry, your SME can't afford to ignore compliance concerns.
- Conduct routine staff training on relevant regulations to ensure employees know how they play a role in maintaining compliance.
- Make sure all workplace policies reflect regulatory compliance. Always include compliance in your routine risk assessment.
- Purchase proper cover to protect against non-compliance risks.
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