Small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) often face intense regulatory, operational, and reputational risks with limited resources, making a structured compliance program essential for sustainable growth and resilience. This guide outlines a staged approach, advising SMBs to start with foundational, values-driven guardrails while investing in scalable infrastructure that can mature alongside the business without costly rework.
Download this guide to navigate your SMB compliance journey:
- The four essential stages of growth, from “Getting Started” with basic policies and training to “Maturing and Scaling” your full toolset.
- Why you should prioritize scalability in your compliance tools (like policy management and vendor screening) to avoid patchwork fixes later.
- Tactics for building momentum by achieving small, visible wins, integrating compliance across HR, Legal, IT, and Operations, and fostering employee buy-in.
- Which core features—including integrated incident management and automated evidence tracking—are crucial for achieving audit-readiness as your complexity increases.