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At Compleye, we understand the startup journey. We know your path is different to that of a big corporate. In this article we\u2019ll look at why compliance for startups can be more challenging than compliance for corporates. We\u2019ll take a look at the common mistakes that startups make when it comes to compliance, and why Compleye could be the very partner you didn\u2019t know you needed to help you build a solid compliance solution. <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Startups and Compliance Challenges<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re a scalable startup, a small business startup, a lifestyle startup, a buyable startup, a big business startup or a social startup, you\u2019re at the beginning of an exciting and challenging process. One where you take the ultimate responsibility for every choice made, every step of the way, every minute of the day. No pressure.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a bit like building a house. From the foundations to the walls, the windows to the doors, the floors to the roof, every element has to be thought through, tested, chosen and constructed with the utmost care and with a long term view.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re building a small house that you\u2019ll add on to later; a tiny, cosy cottage; a chic apartment; a house to sell; a megalithic mansion or a party pad, you need to factor in thousands of elements.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, no matter how beautiful, practical or downright desirable your house is, there is one thing that is more important than all the rest \u2013 security. Solid foundations, fire proofing, burglar proofing, weather proofing or sound construction principles, safety and security are (or should be) one of your main concerns. The same applies when it comes to compliance in your startup.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, as a startup, there are a number of challenges that you might come across when implementing a certification like ISO 27001.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These challenges are what make compliance for startups somewhat different to compliance for corporates.\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. You may not have the in-house resources needed to concentrate on the certification process; <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. You don\u2019t have the budget to hire more people or buy a full-service security solution; <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. You\u2019re so busy building your business that you just don\u2019t have the time or the inclination to focus on certification; <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Just like the upkeep of a house, you know that maintaining the standards that you start with might be costly and require regular time and effort. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Startups and common compliance mistakes<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Hand in hand with these challenges come common compliance mistakes that are made by startups more often than by corporates.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Waiting too long <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Growth and profits are your top priorities from day 1 and you\u2019re so focussed on them that you might well put compliance on the back burner. But, safety and security should be right at the top of your list of priorities. Why?  Because customers trust certified companies. It\u2019s as simple as that. What founders need to know is that compliance is one of the most effective startup growth strategies. Given a choice between an uncertified startup and a certified one, they\u2019ll almost always go for the latter. So, raking in the profits and growing your startup go hand-in-hand with being compliant.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Trying to go it alone <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              DIY is du jour. Just look at all the YouTube, Instagram and Tik Tok accounts that focus solely on DIY. And, like most things in life \u2013 from renovating your home to fixing your shoe \u2013 believe it or not, you can DIY your compliance. In fact, Compleye even has this option. BUT, like most things in life, you\u2019ll save yourself a whole lot of time, money and stress by getting the experts to do what the experts do while you do what you do. If you do decide to DIY, make sure you use a tool like Compleye Online where you still get some support from compliance officers. In fact, you get such great support that we\u2019re thinking of changing the name of the package to the DIYSH \u2013 the Do-It-Yourself-ish. Not really.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. Avoiding compliance <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Just like the dentist, sure you can avoid it. But, the longer you avoid it, the more holes will appear in your safety and security structures and the more likely you are to end up having to implement a costly and painful process to bridge the compliance gap. Addressing your compliance early on in your startup life will pave the way for an easy move upmarket.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Failing to identify compliance goals; <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  If you don\u2019t know what you want for your startup in terms of your security goals, you won\u2019t be able to formulate a scope that is effective and that can stand up to scrutiny. Identifying exactly what your Information Security management System (ISMS) will cover, will expedite your compliance journey and clarify the goals for everyone involved.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  1. Avoiding research into the best compliance tools <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                    We can help you with this by telling you that Compleye has the best, most cost-effective, simplest to use, most comprehensive and most (almost) fun compliance tool on the market \u2013 Compleye Online. But, you\u2019ll probably want to check that for yourself. Don\u2019t say we didn\u2019t tell you so.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    1. Not training employees <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                      According to Ben Pollard \u2013 a leading ISO 27001 auditor \u2013 \u201cOur employees are our first line of defence, and it is essential to empower them with the right security mindset.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      Whether or not they\u2019re part of your ISMS team, all employees have some responsibility for keeping data secure. And once-off training isn\u2019t enough. Regular, updated training should be held with all employees.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      Startups often neglect to inform everyone of the ins and outs of their ISMS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      According to Pollard, effective ways of informing your staff are: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n