About

Paul Blakeborough

More than a Certificate on the Wall

Smart ISO ensure quality time is spent with owners and directors to understand what you want your business to achieve, what you have to overcome and the culture you wish to encourage. We work with your team to understand how things are done and their methods of working. We then work with everyone to build the management system that

Delivers what you want to achieve.
Avoids unnecessary paperwork and forms
Is part of your business rather than a folder in the drawer
Supports your system with a wider perspective of ISO in business
Is not a bundle of templates with your logo on

We will also train members of staff to give them a good understanding of the standard to support the management system into the future making sure that internal checks deliver the benefits and improvements you are trying to achieve

A dynamic, forward thinking business professional with over 30 years of experience gained in print, print management and marketing. Commercially minded with a proven ability to lead teams to succeed, adding value and contribution to the bottom line in terms of revenue growth and cost reduction while ensuring the demands of the customer are at the forefront. Farsighted strategist who identifies and prioritises key tasks, directing focus on tasks that are mission-critical or add “real value” to the business, often to tight time constraints and always within budget. Positively thrives in demanding, performance based or rapidly expanding business environments. His ability to relate well at any level of an organisation has been pivotal to his success in delivering effective business improvements. An expert in the management of change and process reengineering who motivates both himself and others to deliver consistently high standards of service, with a proven track record of success in enabling business growth and profitability

He is a qualified auditor to IRCA standard, has implemented compliant management systems and delivered courses for ISOs 9001, 14001, 27001, 22000 and 18001