Jayston Small - Riskfacta: From Oil Rigs to Gin Risks: the Real Threats Facing SMEs Today

Jayston Small – Riskfacta: From Oil Rigs to Gin Risks – The Real Threats Facing SMEs TodayWhat if the real danger to your business isn’t what you think?

From boutique gin distilleries to offshore oil rigs, risk doesn’t discriminate—it devastates. In this #CriticalFewActions™ episode, I sit down with Jayston Small, risk and recovery expert, to uncover the most overlooked threats facing SMEs today.

Jayston’s worked on fire-prone oil platforms, high-stakes chemical plants—and now he’s helping small businesses like yours prevent disaster before it strikes.

Whether you're turning over $1M or $80M, this is a wake-up call not to ignore.

💡 What You’ll Learn

✅ Risk Isn’t Just About Safety Gear

Cashflow blind spots, supplier disruption, and underinsurance could cripple you.

✅ 80% of Business Risks Are Predictable

From distilleries to tech firms, most hazards are shared. You don’t need to start from scratch.

✅ Getting Risk Fit Is Like Going to the Gym

You can’t outsource it. Build a repeatable habit—before a crisis forces your hand.

✅ Good Risk Controls Are Useless If They Don’t Work

Policies on paper mean nothing if no one follows them. Learn how to check and verify.

✅ Crisis Mode Means Running 3 Businesses at Once

Operate, respond, and recover—all at the same time. Do you have a plan?

🔢 YouTube Chapters

00:00 – Are You Ready for the Risks You Can’t See?

00:26 – Meet Jayston Small: Oil Rigs, Fire Drills & SME Lessons

01:04 – The Gin Distillery That Changed His Thinking

02:35 – Why Most SMEs Miss the Real Risks

05:28 – Risk Fit vs Compliance Fatigue

14:58 – What Happens When You’re Not Ready for a Crisis

28:28 – Insurance Gaps and Financial Consequences

32:37 – Simple Steps to Build Real Risk Fitness

40:31 – Final Takeaways: Are You Hoping or Preparing?

🎯 Take Action

🧠 Ask your team: What could shut us down next week?

📋 Run a 1-day “All-Hazards” risk check—Jayston shows you how.

💬 Comment below: What risks have caught you by surprise?

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PS.

I’ve seen businesses collapse—not from bad decisions, but from being blindsided. Risk doesn’t give you a heads-up. Take one day to get ahead of it now.

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