Webinar

Episode 3 – Scaling without stalling: staying ahead of regulation and compliance as your business grows

Date & time

13 August 2026 10:30

Speakers

Helen Barge

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Helen Barge

Senior Risk and Resilience Consultant

Helen is a seasoned governance, risk and compliance (GRC) leader with more than 25 years of experience across sectors, including technology, finance, retail and public services.

As the founder of Risk Evolves, and now as part of Howden Risk Advisory, she has built a reputation for providing practical, proportionate and business-focused support to organisations of all sizes.

She specialises in cyber and information security, data privacy, risk evaluation, business continuity, regulatory compliance and ISO implementation. Her passion lies in helping organisations strengthen their resilience, enabling them to take opportunities confidently while meeting regulatory and stakeholder expectations.

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Why attend?

In this session, we will cover:

  • Key updates from the Employment Rights Act and what they mean for your business
  • Where SMEs often get caught out on compliance, and how to spot issues early
  • The real risks to growth, including economic pressure, supply chain disruption, and reliance on key individuals
  • How to strengthen governance in a way that supports, not slows, your business
  • The link between good governance, employee trust and retaining your people

Growth brings opportunity. It also brings pressure. As your business grows, the stakes get higher. Decisions carry more risk, expectations increase, and things that once worked can start to show strain.

New regulation, shifting legislation and rising compliance demands are shaping how you run and protect your business. For many SMEs, keeping up can feel like a constant challenge, especially without the time or resource to stay on top of every change.

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This session is for businesses that want to stay in control without adding unnecessary complexity.

We’ll share practical ways to identify gaps, take action and build resilience as you grow.

You’ll leave with practical, clear steps to strengthen your business and move forward with confidence.

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