Author archive: Karen Brown

Double whammy achievement for KBC limited in partnership with Howarth Litchfield Partnership

August 27, 2013Karen BrownKBC Ltd updates0

KBC limited are delighted to announce two great achievements in partnership with Howarth Lichfield Partnership (HLP). KBC have been working with HLP over a period of time implementing a management system to meet the strict criteria set out in ISO 14001 (Environmental) and OHSAS 18001 (Safety). Howarth Litchfield is one of the largest architectural and…

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Profound Group heading for ISO 9001

August 19, 2013Karen BrownKBC Ltd updates, Quality0

Karen Brown Consulting Limited are delighted to announce that Profound Group (members of Durham Business Club) have been recommended for registration to ISO 9001, through the British Standards Institute. The scope of this quality mark is in relation to the ‘Design and provision of bespoke and government funded training from entry level to foundation degree…

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Tees Achieve Wins Matrix Award!

July 8, 2013Karen BrownKBC Ltd updates0

Hazel MacGregor thanked KBC Ltd. for their support on this excellent achievement

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IOSH Managing Safely Course

July 8, 2013Karen BrownHealth and Safety, KBC Ltd updates0

24th – 27th June (4 days) Out of 10 delegates the following feedback was received How well did they present the course?…………….…..7 excellent, 3 good Did they make the course interesting?…………….……9 excellent, 1 good How well did they answer your questions?………….. 9 excellent, 1 good Well run, very professional delivery, HMRC Enjoyed the…

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Consultancy Services for City and Guilds for Business

May 15, 2013Karen BrownKBC Ltd updates0

KBC Ltd is pleased to confirm that Karen Brown has been chosen as one of the preferred consultants for City and Guilds for Business’s work with employers and training providers for 2013 for the provision of (but not exclusive): Outsourcing of Learning and Development Interim Management and Mentoring Contracting for Government Funded Training Quality Improvement…

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Raise the Standards of your Business

April 10, 2013Karen BrownKBC Ltd updates0

With many public sector bodies outsourcing to the private sector, now is the time to align your company to the principles of ISO9001, 14001 and/or 18001. There is a strong alignment of achieving accredited standards and building business growth. B.S.I. accredit these standards, is entirely independent and as such does not provide a consultancy service….

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Design 4 Safety Awards

January 30, 2013Karen BrownHealth and Safety

Michael has agreed to be a judge in the prestigious Design 4 Safety Awards. Safe working practices are vital—but so too are safety design innovations. Manufacturers and suppliers of all types of warehousing equipment and services play a critical role in safety assurance, by continually improving the designs of their products. The IMHX Design 4…

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New contract – Crown Doors & Shutters

January 30, 2013Karen BrownKBC Ltd updates

Michael has been instrumental in assisting Crown Doors and Shutters ( http://doorsandshutters.co.uk/ ) with a safety management system to meet the standards require by CHAS and therefore ensuring they are at the forefront of new business opportunities. Each month thousands of contractors and consultants (suppliers) apply for work with public and private sector organisations (buyers). To…

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BSI Associate Consultant

January 20, 2013Karen BrownKBC Ltd updates

Michael Collier, Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner has just become a registered BSI associate consultant, in recognition with the work that he has done with DHL and Argos. In order to become an associate consultant, Michael had to demonstrate a successful track record to prove his success in getting large companies through the ISO…

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NBSL

December 20, 2012Karen BrownKBC Ltd updates

KBC Limited is now registered and able to help your business get additional funding for safety, environmental and quality support.

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During the past 12 months, KBC Ltd has provided excellent support to BT - proving invaluable. KBC Ltd has challenged and informed BT around key areas of the evaluation process and encouraged us to really scrutinise and improve our provision. I am confident that we are in a much stronger position now.

BT (British Telecom)

Thanks for all your help you gave. Your time and support could not be costed.

DHL

Thank you for all your support for 3A’s. The moderation panel day was excellent, the team left with a full understanding of their part in driving up our teaching and learning standards. All of the additional work you did with me as a leader has been very beneficial.

Aspire Achieve Advance

I can recommend your practical and common-sense approach. I have definitely seen a change in culture and attitudes.

CSV

KBC Ltd has proved to be excellent and reliable.

Northumberland County Council

We really appreciate your expertise and assistance. We couldn’t have achieved ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 without you.

Howarth Litchfield Partnership

Working closely with directors and management board, it became apparent at the outset that Karen was passionate, professional and fully committed towards the project. Early indications were most positive as Karen set out to implement a 100 day sustainable growth programme. Karen worked in close collaboration with the directors throughout, leading and driving the project to ensure agreed deadlines were achieved to meet business needs. As a result, we now have a fit for purpose organisation, focused on performance and efficiency, structured to support continued business growth and diversification.

Profound Services

Interesting and thought-provoking, you left us with practical ideas in relation to becoming an employer of choice and I was impressed with your preparation and delivery. I felt you handled the challenges forthcoming from our participants ina respectful and professional manner. Feedback has been positive.

Siemens Transmission & Distribution Ltd

We achieved ISO 9001 with British Standards Institute in a record time. We are delighted with the business benefits.

Zenith People Ltd

We embarked on a three month sustainable growth programme which included a strategic planning phase which mapped out key activities to be delivered within short timescales. All the business benefits identified at the outset were achieved. I would strongly recommend KBC Ltd to any organisation considering large-scale change or transition strategies and who were looking to deliver results which had a tangible financial benefit.

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