Business continuity

All businesses should have a business continuity plan to minimise risk and disruption in event of a crisis.

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A disruption or disaster can strike any business, large or small.  It can arrive in the form of fuel shortages, severe weather, IT failures, fire, flooding or simply an electricity blackout.

If the incident is large enough it may put a business out of action for a long period of time. A business continuity plan can make all the difference to whether a business makes a quick recovery or is forced to close.


How can a business continuity plan help my business?

  • Previous incidents have shown that businesses who had a business continuity plan in place were quicker to recover from the emergencies than those who had failed to prepare such a plan.
  • 80 per cent of businesses without a business continuity plan affected by a significant disruption are forced to close within 18 months of the event taking place.
  • 90 per cent of businesses who lose data as a result of a significant incident are forced to close within two years.

Emergencies can disrupt your business, affect your profits and damage your reputation, which is bad for your employees, shareholders, customers and local community.  By being prepared you will be able to protect your business,reputation and staff.


Where can I get help?

The Somerset Local Authorities Civil Contingencies Partnership has produced two booklets providing advice and support to businesses on developing business continuity plans.

For more information and guidance, please contact us.