Safeguarding your business | Processes, controls & fraud prevention

Running a business comes with huge rewards but also real risks. Recent headlines have highlighted how internal fraud, weak processes, and unchecked procedures can have devastating impacts, even in small and family-run businesses.

At this RL Business Club event, we’ll take a look at how you can protect your business from avoidable errors and fraud, while making sure your processes support growth rather than hold it back.

• How to identify when your processes and procedures are no longer fit for purpose
• Practical ways to build systems that support growth while reducing risk
• How to carry out simple internal checks to spot issues before they escalate
• Key financial controls to verify data, reduce errors and ensure accurate payments
• Essential HR checks including Right to Work, NMW compliance and employment law updates
• How to protect your business from cyber threats and manage access to sensitive data

• An opportunity to make new connections and meet with other business owners and leaders facing similar challenges
• A chance to catch up with contacts made at previous RL Business Club events
• 10% voucher for Newcastle United Football Club store
• Your burning questions answered during the Q&A panel discussion

If that sounds good...

Register for FREE today via this Eventbrite page.

We're looking forward to seeing you there!

Bob is Cyber & InfoSec Director at Aspire Technology Solutions, where he leads the organisation’s information security and operations teams. With over 25 years’ experience across cyber security, IT infrastructure and business systems, Bob has worked with a wide range of organisations, from SMEs to government bodies, helping them strengthen their security and resilience.

At this event, Bob will share practical advice on how businesses can protect themselves from growing cyber threats, including managing access, strengthening security controls, and reducing the risk of data breaches. He’ll also highlight why cyber security is not just an IT issue, but a critical part of safeguarding your business as it grows.

Michael is Payroll Manager at Robson Laidler, overseeing payroll services for a wide range of businesses and ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficiency across day-to-day operations. He works closely with clients to manage complex payroll requirements, reduce risk and ensure processes are running smoothly.

At this event, Michael will discuss the best practices for your payroll process to reduce risk of fraud, increase accuracy and avoid common errors that can lead to compliance or security issues.

Kathryn has spent more than 20 years working with businesses to manage their HR strategy, compliance and employee management. She works closely with business owners to ensure they have the right policies, processes and protections in place, helping them manage risk while building effective and compliant teams.

At this event, Kathryn will cover the essential HR checks and control measures every business should have in place, including Right to Work requirements, National Minimum Wage compliance and deductions, as well as key employment law updates that could impact your business.

Daniel is a Business Advisor at Robson Laidler, working closely with ambitious business owners to improve performance, strengthen operations and support sustainable growth. He helps businesses step back from the day-to-day and put the right structures in place to move forward with confidence.

At this event, Daniel will focus on how to recognise when your processes and procedures are no longer fit for purpose, and share practical ways to build systems that support business and organisational growth while reducing risk and improving control.

• Your business has a team of employees (up to 100 staff)
• You’re unsure whether your current processes and controls are robust enough as your business grows
• You’re concerned about risks such as fraud, errors or lack of oversight
• You want to avoid costly mistakes, penalties or reputational damage caused by poor security
• You’re looking for practical ways to strengthen your systems without adding complexity
• You want greater confidence and peace of mind over how your business operates day-to-day

Our aim is to help you build a business that feels secure, controlled and set up for sustainable growth – reducing risk, strengthening your processes, and giving you the confidence to move forward without unnecessary setbacks.

Info: Have a cupper and make some new connections!

Info: Our Business Advisor Daniel Adamson will discuss how to identify when your processes and procedures are outgrown, and practical steps to create more robust systems that scale with your business.

Info: Our Payroll Manager Michael Rivett will guide you through verifying source information, checking payments, and reducing errors in day-to-day operations.

Info: Understand essential HR checks every business needs, including Right to Work and National Minimum Wage compliance. We will also explore coming changes to the Employment Rights Act.

Info: Gain practical advice on safeguarding your business from cyber threats, managing access to systems, and protecting sensitive data with effective IT controls.

Info: Pick the brains of the speaker panel and ask any questions you had from their talks.

Info: This is a great chance to grab the speakers to ask any further questions, and mingle with the other attendees before you leave.

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Host or Publisher Robson Laidler Accountants