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Good Business Management Practices

9. Not understanding or interpreting your
food safety standard. Books like the one you
are reading now are a great resource, along
with credible sources on the internet. Utilize a
consultant, look for user groups and training,
or become a member of associations like the
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and
the American Society for Quality (ASQ) to
network and learn.

10. Assuming audit costs outweigh audit
value. Becoming certified to a food safety
standard may add value to your business that
will offset the cost. You must identify value by
good financial tracking models that prove cost
savings:
• Look at internal and external audits to find
areas for improvements and trends
• Define a clear relationship to your processes
with the standards to help ensure proper
business practices
• Identify potential resource sharing with other
certified companies like a combined training
course
• Research state/federal government for grant
money (usually for training)
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