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Guides for Export and Quality Compliance
Practical tools for confident, compliant trade — built for UK SMEs

Understanding export requirements and quality standards can be challenging — but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you're preparing for inspections, entering new markets, or improving internal workflows, these guides offer straightforward, practical support to help you stay compliant and confident.

Each resource is designed for easy download and use — from ready-to-share documents to tools that support onboarding, outreach, and internal review. Built with accessibility and credibility in mind, they help you reduce risk, build trust, and move forward with clarity.

Export Control Audit Survival Guide

How to Prepare, Perform, and Protect Your Business.

Whether you're a consultant advising clients or leading your own compliance program, this guide helps you walk into an export control audit with confidence—and walk out with your credibility intact.

How to Spot Unlawful Diversion: A Practical Guide for Export Professionals

Unlawful diversion happens when goods or services end up somewhere they shouldn’t—like sanctioned countries, unauthorised users, or risky industries. It’s not always obvious, but the consequences can be serious: fines, reputational damage, and even criminal liability.

This guide helps you spot the signs early and protect your business and clients.

ISO 9001 Made Simple: A UK Guide for Small Businesses

A simple guide to help small businesses understand and prepare for ISO 9001 certification. Ideal for SMEs, sole traders, or teams just starting their quality journey.

 

UK Export Licence Checklist for Sanctioned Destinations

Designed for businesses exporting goods or services to sanctioned destinations. It outlines essential for compliance with export regulations, including obtaining necessary licenses and product end-use. This guide helps businesses navigate the complexities of exporting to sanctioned countries effectively.

UK Export Licence Checklist for Businesses Exporting Goods


Crucial for businesses exporting goods. It outlines requirements, necessary documentation, and application processes to ensure compliance with UK regulations. Following this checklist helps streamline export operations and reduce legal risks.

Compliance & Outreach QA Checklist


Tailored for UK export control practice. It’s designed to support you when preparing outreach materials, reviewing licence applications, or trade compliance. This reflects best practice aligned with UK government guidance (OGL/SIEL), OFSI sanctions, and a practical outreach strategy.

General Quality Assurance Audit Checklist tailored for UK practice


Ideal for internal audits, consultancy reviews, or client-side assurance. It reflects ISO 9001 principles, UKAS expectations, and practical governance standards relevant to your work in export control and branding.

The UK-adapted ISO 9001 Certification Readiness Checklist

Crucial for small businesses and consultancies preparing for their first external audit. It outlines key steps and requirements to meet ISO 9001 standards, focusing on documentation, process evaluation, and employee training. this checklist enhances your readiness for a successful audit and helps achieve ISO9001 certification confidently.

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