BUSINESS CONTINUITY FREE WORKSHOPS

Business Continuity is about being prepared to manage any disruption to your business to ensure the continuity of services to your customers.  You want your customers to know that you can provide ‘business as usual’ even if others around you are experiencing difficulties.  The disruption to your business could be caused by an emergency such as a flood, or a critical input disruption like an extended electricity blackout.  Your business could be affected in isolation (that is, your competitors are trading as normal), or as part of a community/region-wide event. 

By being prepared, your business will be more likely to survive an emergency or critical input disruption. A high percentage of businesses affected by major incidents either never re-open or close within 18 months.  The ability to keep trading while competitors experience disruptions may enable you to gain market share and grow your business.  Your staff, customers and insurer may also like to know you have a Business Continuity Plan. This will give them more confidence that your business is well organized and able to withstand business disruptions.  Business continuity planning will also help you to better understand your business and its vulnerabilities so you can better manage them. 

Below, please find times and dates for presentation of the Business Continuity Plan. Also, you will find some information as to what the presentation is about.  The Business Continuity Planning Kit  is a step-by-step guide to assist you and your business prepare for potential hazards. 

The Hamilton City Emergency Management Team has developed the Business Continuity Planning Kit  to help Hamilton businesses develop their own plans. 

Attend one of the 1 hour sessions on:

• Monday 14 Sept 2015, 12:30 – 13:30

• Tue 15 Sept 2015, 12:30 – 13:30

• Wed 16 Sept 2015, 08:30 – 09:30

• Thu 17 Sept 2015, 12:30 – 13:30 

And find out about:

• What is business continuity

• Why should I have to prepare a Business Continuity Plan

• What are the major risks for Hamilton

• Developing your plan

• Know your risks

• Conduct a business impact analysis

• Develop a continuity strategy

• Identify needs

• Be ready to go

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