Business
Business continuity
Small organisations need practical continuity plans for staff safety, communications, data access and essential operations.
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Small organisations need practical continuity plans for staff safety, communications, data access and essential operations.
Preparation checklist
- Identify critical services, people, suppliers and systems.
- Keep offline copies of key contacts and operating procedures.
- Prepare a staff welfare kit for shelter-in-place incidents.
- Review payment, internet and backup power contingencies.
Useful supplies
- Office kits
- Radios
- Backup power
- First aid supplies
When to use this guide
Use it during seasonal reviews, before forecast disruption, when building a household or business kit, and after any incident to improve your plan.
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