Business Continuity Management

“Would your business survive……fire, flood, storm…?”

Businesses across South Australia are at risk from many natural and societal hazards. These hazards include:

• Bushfires
• Pandemic Influenza
• Floods
• Building fire
• Criminal activity
• Staff loss
• Electrical failure
• Fuel Supply disruption
• Machinery failure
• Computer failure
• Stock damage/loss
• Damage to buildings/equipment
• Loss of IT systems, records, communications or other facilities
• Disruption to suppliers or contractors
• Damage to reputation
• Changes in the business demands

Whatever the risks to your business, a Business Continuity Management plan can help you to manage any disruptions to your business.

What is Business Continuity Management?

Business Continuity Management is about being prepared to manage any disruption to your business to ensure the continuity of services to your customers.

What is a Business Continuity Management plan?

A Business Continuity Management Plan is your documented arrangements that enable you to manage any disruption to your business and maintain the continuity of services to your customers.

Why should I prepare a Business Continuity Management Plan?

By preparing a Business Continuity Management Plan your business will be more likely to survive an emergency or critical input disruption.

Business Continuity Management Planning will also help you to better understand your business, and the vulnerability of your business.

For further information refer to the Business Continuity Management Factsheet or the Business Continuity Management – Information Kit, which will assist you to develop your own Business Continuity Management plan.

If you require any further information, help or advice please contact your local Business Enterprise Centre or Regional Development Board for additional information.