Again I recently sat down with another Registrar to ask some typical questions that a company would ask.

Over a late lunch with Jason deBerardinis of BSI (British Standards Institute):

What recent changes have you seen in the registrar world?

More and more, small companies are needing certification to compete in their industrys.

What are the biggest challenges facing registrars today?

Making potential clients understand that there is a differnece in Accredited and NON-accredited registrars.

What are the biggest opportunities facing registrars today?

Again, Providing high value certification to smaller companies so they can compete in their industrys.

Why should a company choose BSI as a registrar?

One of the largest; worldwide recognition; global experience; local knowledge; available training; small business pricing; most auditors are BSI employees

How long does the entire certification process take?

60 to 90 days

What other factors should be considered before selecting a registrar?

Availability of auditors; plus the continuing education of the auditors

Where can we go for help to design, develop and implement our system?

In addition to BSI training, get help from a company like Frontline Resources.