Running a business can be a challenging job. It necessitates many balls being juggled all at once, and all with the same level of importance. It means that you need to find a way to do all the things, all of the time and it can be overwhelming regardless of whether you run a small company or a multi-national corporation.
Getting the right people in to do the jobs you need is critical not only to success but to mere survival too. If you do not follow specific procedures and rules, then your business can risk being shut down in a heartbeat, which could quite literally mean an end to it. When you’ve put so much energy into building one, the last thing anyone would want is to be closed down by missing something critical in terms of health and safety but how can you make sure you aren’t putting anyone at risk?
Employing a third party such as Hexo Electrical Testing can help ensure that you meet the necessary legal and security requirements for your staff, customers and property. These companies are experts in their field, meaning you don’t have to be. Instead, you can rest assured that matters are being taken care of so you can entirely focus on what you want your business to deliver.
If you’re reticent to use commercial services, read on to hear us de-bunk some common misconceptions about them…
There is no need to outsource if you have a dedicated department.
Yes, you might have a facilities department in house but how busy are they? What are their areas of expertise? If you are running a large factory, for example, the facilities department might have a full-time job on their hands in just managing the premises. Can they ensure they do all checks as regularly as they have to? Are all appliances properly PAT tested? Is the fire safety equipment checked? Do they have the necessary qualifications to carry out all these tasks? You’d need an extensive team to cover all bases so if yours can’t, make sure you bring in some experts to help.
It will cost a fortune to outsource
Sometimes, receiving a quote can seem off-putting. But consider the bigger picture…would you need another full-time employee in order to complete these tasks? Calculate how much would it cost to recruit and train this individual? Are there certifications they must have year in, year out to ensure their knowledge is up to date? What insurance is required to cover any incidents? How much does their equipment cost? It might turn out that the quote is a lot more affordable than you realize!
Keeping things internal aids security
Security and privacy can be critical to a business, and it’s a common thought that bringing in ‘outsiders’ might breach this. In fact, it’s much more likely that any leaks would occur from within. Furthermore, any professional organization would be prepared to sign a non-disclosure agreement or some such in order to protect any intellectual property you might have.
Commercial services companies can be flexible, only coming when you need them to, are highly qualified and experienced and carry the appropriate certifications and insurances. It really can save a lot of time and money to employ them for specific tasks so it should be on your list to consider when the time comes.
