Where can I find out more about business continuity?

• Business Continuity Institute (external link) – provides downloadable good practice guides and “Expected the Unexpected booklet”.
• Continuity Central (external link) - provides a constantly updated, one-stop resource of business continuity news, jobs and information
• London Prepared (external link) - includes a 10 minute self assessment questionnaire and BC planning guides depending upon number of staff employed from 10 or less up to 250 plus.
• Small Business Service (external link) - advice for Small and Medium sized Enterprises
• Business Link (external link) – prepare your business for disaster
• HM Government Preparing for Emergencies (external link) - Preparing for Emergencies
   

What is the 'Expecting the Unexpected' Booklet?

”Expecting the Unexpected - Business Continuity in an Uncertain World”

This booklet is a new simple booklet, based on Business Continuity Institute (external link)  principles that aims to provide a checklist and useful ideas for Business Continuity Management. 

How long will it take to create a business continuity plan?

It should not take too long to create your first plan but obviously this will depend on the complexity of your business. The smaller the size of your business, generally the less time it is likely to take.

What will it cost to create a business continuity plan?

The cost will be relatively little and at the end of the exercise you will have a plan to protect your business. The benefits of having a working continuity plan will out-weigh any small expenditure.

For further information call:

Economic Development at the council;- Tel 01244 312500