Business Continuity Plans are generic plans designed to help organisations respond to and recover from disruptions, whatever their source and whatever aspect of the business they affect.
It can be hard to imagine what vulnerabilities your business faces. When things are going well it's easy to focus on 'today' and forget to think about what happens when things go wrong.
Every business has its own set of risks regardless of size and sector and it's vital to factor these into your business plans and adapt these as your business changes and grows.
Are you prepared?
Can you answer 'yes' to the following questions?
If you have answered no to any of these questions it's time to act and prepare your contingency plan.
For top tips on preparing your contingency plan please view a short tutorial provided by Business Gateway click to view
If your business has been affected by Covid-19, what now? Here are some practical steps to help you plan to move forward. click to view
A Business Continuity Management Toolkit is available from .Gov.uk The Business Continuity Institute is another source of information which is businesses may find useful.